For Stretch Zone training, what is the total number of hours dedicated to classroom training?
Stretch_Zone Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ls | 2.5 | 0 | Our Training Facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida | | Recruiting Top Talent | 1.5 | 0 | Our Training Facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida | | Onboarding and Stretch Zone | 1 | 0 | Our Training Facility in Fort | | University | | | Lauderdale, Florida | | Lead Generation | 2.5 | 0 | Our Training Facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida | | Studio Metrics | 2 | 0 | Our Training Facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida | | Studio Management | 2.5 | 0 | Our Training Facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida | | Financial Management | 2 | 0 | Our Training Facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida | | Marketing Tools and Platforms | 1.5 | 0 | Our Training Facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida | | TOTAL HOURS | | 0 | |# Regional Manager Training Program
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-The- Job Training | Location | |---|---|---|---| | Club Ready | 0 | 4 | Your Franchise Business | | Member Scenarios | 0 | 1 | Your Franchise Business | | Daily Checklist | 0 | 2 | Your Franchise Business | | Member Relations | 0 | 2 | Your Franchise Business | | Telephone Inquiries | 0 | 2 | Your Franchise Business | | DPR | 0 | 1 | Your Franchise Business | | Demo Observation | 0 | 12 | Your Franchise Business | | TOTAL HOURS | | 24 | |
Initial On-Site Training Program
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-The- Job Training | Location* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Story of Stretch Zone | .5 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University | |
| The Science Behind the | 1 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch | |
| Stretch | Zone University | |||
| Anatomy and Physiology | .5 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University | |
| Intro to Equipment, Sequencing and the 7-Step Stretch | 1 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University | |
| Warm-Up | 1 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University | |
| Red Cell | 2 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University | |
| Blue Cell | 1 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University | |
| Yellow Cell | 1.5 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University | |
| Green Cell | 1.5 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University | |
| Aqua Cell | 1 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University | |
| Orange Cell | 1.5 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University | |
| Pink Cell | 1 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University | # Stretch Practitioner Training Program Program |
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-The- Job Training | Location* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Cell | 1.5 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University | |
| Black Cell | 2 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University | |
| Gray Cell | 1 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University | |
| White Cell | 1 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University | |
| Modifications, Contraindication and Scenarios | 3 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University | |
| Protocols and Stretch | 2 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch | |
| Variation | Zone University | |||
| Hands on Practice – Lower | 9 | 0 | Our Training Facility in Fort | |
| Body | Lauderdale, Florida* | |||
| Lower Body Practical Exam | 3 | 0 | Our Training Facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida* | |
| Hands on Practice – Upper | 3 | 0 | Our Training Facility in Fort | |
| Body Protocols | Lauderdale, Florida* | |||
| Upper Body Practical Exam | 1 | 0 | Our Training Facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida* | |
| TOTAL HOURS | 40 | 0 |
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-The- Job Training | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA Demo Training | 8 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| ClubReady Tutorials | 4 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| Telephone Inquiries | 1 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch Zone University |
| Hospitality and Member | 1 | 0 | Online Course via Stretch |
| Experience | Zone University | ||
| Maximizing Retention | 1 | 0 | Online Course via Str |
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 total hours of classroom training sum to 40 hours. This training covers a variety of subjects, including Purple Cell (1.5 hours), Black Cell (2 hours), Gray Cell (1 hour), White Cell (1 hour), Modifications, Contraindication and Scenarios (3 hours), Protocols and Stretch (2 hours), Hands on Practice – Lower Body (9 hours), Lower Body Practical Exam (3 hours), Hands on Practice – Upper Body Protocols (3 hours), and Upper Body Practical Exam (1 hour). All of these sessions take place at Stretch Zone's training facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, or online via Stretch Zone University.
Additional online classroom training via Stretch Zone University includes The Story of Stretch Zone (.5 hours), The Science Behind the Stretch (1 hour), Anatomy and Physiology (.5 hours), Intro to Equipment, Sequencing and the 7-Step Stretch (1 hour), Warm-Up (1 hour), Red Cell (2 hours), Blue Cell (1 hour), Yellow Cell (1.5 hours), Green Cell (1.5 hours), Aqua Cell (1 hour), Orange Cell (1.5 hours), Pink Cell (1 hour), and Daily Checklists (1 hour), totaling 16 hours. There are also courses at the Fort Lauderdale training facility, such as Hiring and Managing Your Team (1 hour) and Understanding Your Platforms (1.5 hours), totaling 8 hours.
Further online training includes SA Demo Training (8 hours), ClubReady Tutorials (4 hours), Telephone Inquiries (1 hour), Hospitality and Member Experience (1 hour), and Maximizing Retention (1 hour). Additional training is conducted via Zoom, covering topics like Telephone Script (1.5 hours), Club Ready Client Bookings (.5 hours), Club Ready Reporting (.5 hours), Agreements and Process (.5 hours), Marketing Platforms (.5 hours), and Stretch Net (.5 hours), totaling 4 hours.
Prospective franchisees should note the blend of online and in-person training, as well as the specific locations for each. The comprehensive training program suggests a strong emphasis on standardized practices and quality control within the Stretch Zone franchise system. Franchisees should confirm the exact curriculum and delivery methods with Stretch Zone to ensure alignment with their training needs and logistical capabilities.