In which states did Stretch Zone open exactly one unit in 2022?
Stretch_Zone Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Col. 1 State | Col. 2 Year | Col. 3 Units at Start of Year | Col. 4 Units Opene d | Col. 5 Termi- nations | Col. 6 Non- Renewals | Col. 7 Re- acquired by Us | Col. 8 Ceased Operation s-Other Reasons | Col. 9 Units at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| California | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Colorado | 2022 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Delaware | 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Idaho | 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Indiana | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Iowa | 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kentucky | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Minnesota | 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mississippi | 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Missouri | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Nebraska | 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| New Mexico | 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| North | 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| South | 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| Virginia | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Source: Item 20 — ITEM -20 OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 76–84)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Stretch Zone's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, several states saw the opening of exactly one Stretch Zone unit during 2022. These states include Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Virginia. This information is based on the table provided in Item 20 of the FDD, detailing outlet and franchisee information.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates the pace of expansion in different regions. Opening one unit in a state could signify initial market testing or cautious growth. States with only one new unit might represent emerging markets for Stretch Zone, where brand awareness is still developing. Conversely, states with multiple openings may indicate stronger existing brand presence and market demand.
It's important to note that this data reflects only new unit openings and doesn't account for closures, terminations, or non-renewals. A comprehensive understanding of market dynamics would require analyzing these factors in conjunction with the number of new openings. Prospective franchisees should further investigate the performance of existing Stretch Zone locations in these states to assess the viability of their investment.
While the document provides historical data on unit openings, it does not offer specific reasons for the number of openings in each state. A prospective franchisee should engage in discussions with the franchisor to understand the strategic rationale behind expansion decisions and the support provided to new franchisees in different markets. This will help in evaluating the potential and risks associated with opening a Stretch Zone franchise in a specific location.