What training programs does Stretch Zone provide at no additional charge to the franchisee?
Stretch_Zone Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Fees and Expenses During Training. We will provide the Franchisee Training Program for you (if you are one or more individuals) or Franchise Owners (if you are a business entity), the Regional Manager Training Program for you or your initial Designated Representative if you or your initial Designated Representative will act as your Regional Manager and attend this Program in connection with the Franchisee Training Program, the Sales Associate Training Program for up to five of your initial Sales Associates, and the Initial On-Site Training Program (including the Stretch Practitioner Program for up to 12 of your initial practitioner candidates) at no additional charge, but you must pay the applicable training fee that we specify for any additional individuals that we permit to attend such training programs and for the training of any replacement personnel. You also agree to pay the training fees that we periodically specify for any ongoing training and evaluation programs that we provide. You will be responsible for your personnel's travel, living and other expenses
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, several training programs are included in the initial franchise fee at no additional cost. These include the Franchisee Training Program, which is mandatory and must be completed within 30 days of signing the Franchise Agreement. This program is for the franchisee or Franchise Owners if the franchisee is a business entity. The Regional Manager Training Program is also covered if the franchisee or their initial Designated Representative will act as the Regional Manager and attend the program in connection with the Franchisee Training Program. The Sales Associate Training Program is provided for up to five initial Sales Associates. Finally, the Initial On-Site Training Program, including the Stretch Practitioner Program for up to 12 initial practitioner candidates, is also provided without additional charges.
However, it's important to note that while these initial training programs are covered, there are conditions and limitations. For any additional individuals attending these programs beyond the specified number (e.g., more than five sales associates or 12 practitioner candidates), the franchisee must pay a training fee. The franchisee is also responsible for the travel, living, and other expenses of their personnel during training, except for the expenses of Stretch Zone's personnel during the Initial On-Site Training Program. Furthermore, any ongoing training and evaluation programs will incur additional fees as specified by Stretch Zone.
In addition to the above programs, the Stretch Zone FDD excerpt includes a table that lists the subjects covered in the Stretch Practitioner Training Program, along with the hours of classroom training, on-the-job training, and the location of the training. The subjects range from the story of Stretch Zone to the science behind stretching, anatomy and physiology, and introductions to equipment and specific stretching techniques. All of these subjects are delivered via online courses through Stretch Zone University.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these training provisions, as costs for additional training or replacement personnel can add up. Understanding the scope of the included training and budgeting for potential additional training expenses is crucial for the financial planning of a Stretch Zone franchise.