What site selection criteria does Stretch Zone supply to franchisees?
Stretch_Zone Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Site Selection Criteria. We will supply you our site selection criteria, which include (a) population demographics within a 3-mile radius of the site; (b) information regarding traffic counts and patterns; (c) number of parking spaces; (d) visibility from the roadways; (e) the predominant character of the neighborhood; (f) competitive businesses within the area; (g) the nature of other businesses in proximity to the site; and (h) the size, appearance and other physical characteristics of the site.. Within 30 days after signing the Franchise Agreement, you must find a site in the Site Selection Area that you believe meets our criteria. You must send to us all material information regarding the proposed site including pictures of the site. We will not unreasonably withhold our approval of any site meeting our standards. We will review site approval submissions on a first-in basis but within 30 days of your submission. If we do not approve the site, you have 30 days in which to submit a new site within the Site Selection Area for our written approval.
Time Limit. If you fail to do so in a timely manner, or we and you cannot agree on a site within 120 days after you sign the Franchise Agreement, we have the right to terminate
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, franchisees are responsible for selecting a site for their Stretch Zone business, but Stretch Zone does provide site selection criteria. These criteria include evaluating the population demographics within a 3-mile radius, analyzing traffic patterns and counts, and ensuring an adequate number of parking spaces. Visibility from roadways is also a key consideration.
Further criteria include assessing the neighborhood's character, identifying competitive businesses in the area, and understanding the nature of other businesses nearby. The physical characteristics of the site, such as its size and appearance, are also important factors in Stretch Zone's site selection process. Franchisees must submit all material information, including pictures, to Stretch Zone for approval, and Stretch Zone commits to not unreasonably withhold approval for sites meeting their standards.
Within 30 days of signing the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee must identify a site within the designated Site Selection Area that aligns with Stretch Zone's criteria. The franchisee must then provide Stretch Zone with all relevant information about the proposed site, including photographs. Stretch Zone reviews site approval submissions on a first-come, first-served basis and aims to complete the review within 30 days of submission. If Stretch Zone does not approve the initial site, the franchisee has another 30 days to propose a new site within the Site Selection Area for approval. If a mutually agreeable site cannot be found within 120 days after signing the Franchise Agreement, Stretch Zone reserves the right to terminate the agreement.