Does Stretch Zone require that any lease for the Premises be conditional upon obtaining Stretch Zone's written approval?
Stretch_Zone Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Lease Assistance. If you intend to lease your Premises from a third party, we will advise you in your lease negotiations. Any lease must provide that the effectiveness of the lease is conditioned upon your obtaining our written approval. Our approval will be given when we, you and the property owner sign our form of Agreement with Landlord attached as Exhibit H. You agree that our approval or disapproval of a proposed lease does not impose any liability on us. (Section 2.2 of the Franchise Agreement.)
Source: Item 11 — ITEM -11 FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 36–44)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Stretch Zone's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee intends to lease their premises from a third party, Stretch Zone will advise them in their lease negotiations. The lease must stipulate that its effectiveness hinges on the franchisee securing Stretch Zone's written approval. This approval is granted when Stretch Zone, the franchisee, and the property owner all sign Stretch Zone's standard Agreement with Landlord, which is included as Exhibit H.
Stretch Zone's approval or disapproval of a proposed lease does not impose any liability on Stretch Zone. This requirement ensures that the location and lease terms align with Stretch Zone's standards and business model.
This condition is a common practice in franchising, allowing the franchisor to maintain brand consistency and ensure that franchise locations meet specific criteria necessary for success. Prospective Stretch Zone franchisees should carefully review Exhibit H and understand the criteria Stretch Zone uses to evaluate and approve lease agreements.