What was the total number of Stretch Zone franchise transfers across all states in 2023?
Stretch_Zone Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State1 | Year | Number of Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Tennessee | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 2 | |
| Texas | 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 10 | |
| Washington | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| Wisconsin | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 6 | |
| Virginia | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Total | 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 31 | |
| 2024 | 99 |
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, the total number of franchise transfers across all states in 2023 was 31. This figure represents the total number of existing Stretch Zone franchises that were sold or otherwise transferred to new owners during that year.
For a prospective franchisee, this number can provide insights into the stability and desirability of Stretch Zone franchises. A higher number of transfers might indicate franchisees are choosing to leave the system, while a lower number could suggest greater satisfaction and stability within the franchise network. However, it is important to consider the context of these transfers. Transfers can occur for various reasons, including retirement, relocation, or a change in personal circumstances, and do not necessarily reflect negatively on the franchise system itself.
It is also worth noting the total number of transfers in 2022 and 2024, which were 29 and 99 respectively. The significant increase in transfers in 2024 compared to 2023 could be an anomaly or could indicate a trend that prospective franchisees should investigate further. Understanding the reasons behind these transfers can help a potential franchisee assess the risks and opportunities associated with investing in a Stretch Zone franchise.
Prospective franchisees should inquire about the reasons for franchise transfers with Stretch Zone to gain a better understanding of franchisee satisfaction and the overall health of the franchise system. They should also compare the transfer rates to those of other similar franchise systems to benchmark Stretch Zone's performance.