Who is required to complete the Stretch Zone Franchisee Training Program?
Stretch_Zone Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- Franchisee Training Program: We provide the Franchisee Training Program before opening at our training facility at our corporate headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This is to be completed by you (if you are one or more individuals) or Franchise Owners (if you are a Business Entity) within 30 days of signing the Franchise Agreement. The Initial Franchise Fee covers the Franchisee Training Program for the individuals identified above.
Source: Item 23 — ADVERTISING RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 (FDD pages 44–54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Stretch Zone's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchisee Training Program is mandatory and must be completed before opening a Stretch Zone franchise. If the franchisee is an individual or multiple individuals, they are required to complete the training. If the franchisee is a business entity, the Franchise Owners must complete the training.
The Franchisee Training Program is conducted at Stretch Zone's corporate headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Franchisees must book the training program through Stretch Zone University, the company's learning management software. The initial franchise fee covers the Franchisee Training Program for the individuals or Franchise Owners who are required to attend.
This requirement ensures that all Stretch Zone franchisees have a foundational understanding of the Stretch Zone business model, operational procedures, and brand standards. By mandating this training, Stretch Zone aims to maintain consistency and quality across all franchise locations. The training must be completed within 30 days of signing the Franchise Agreement.