Source: FranopolisThe Vital Stretch
The Business
SourcesThe Franchisor is The Vital Stretch Franchising, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 7 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesThe Franchisor is The Vital Stretch Franchising, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VS Standard Development - 3 Studios Total | $245,900 to $591,600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 TOTAL (3) $245,900 $591,600 |
| VS Standard Total | $157,400 to $258,100 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 TOTAL 17 $157,400 $258,100 |
| VS Non-Traditional Total | $112,950 to $185,059 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 TOTAL 17 $112,950 $185,059 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Royalty
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Royalty Fee 7% of Gross Revenue per transaction (for all Gross Revenue in the form of credit or debit transactions) 7% of monthly Gross Revenue (for all Gross Revenue in the form of cash, check, or non-electronic transactions)
2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 6
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Currently 2% Gross Revenue on a per transaction and monthly basis subject to change to a maximum of 3% time upon 30 days’ written notice to you.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-opening Digital Marketing | beginning two months prior to the opening of the Studio, you must spend a minimum of $2,000 total over those two months in digital marketing we approve. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Brand Development Fund | Currently 2% Gross Revenue on a per transaction and monthly basis subject to change to a maximum of 3% time upon 30 days’ written notice to you. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Royalty Fee | Royalty Fee 7% of Gross Revenue per transaction (for all Gross Revenue in the form of credit or debit transactions) 7% of monthly Gross Revenue (for all Gross Revenue in the form of cash, check, or non-electronic transactions) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Operations Manual Fee | you must pay us a $10,000 “Operations Manual Fee” | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Relocation Fee | Relocation Fee $5,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Additional Software | Additional Software Currently $550 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| On-Site Training Fee | On-Site Training Fee $750 per day for additional training or at our discretion we may charge a flat hourly rate for additional training | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Marketing and Advertising Management Fee | Marketing and Advertising Management Fee $690 to $1,050/month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Step-in Rights Fee | The greater of 10% of the Studios ’ weekly Gross Revenue or $1,500 per week. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Minimum Royalty Fee | Beginning in your thirteenth month of operations you will pay us the greater of (i) the Royalty Fee or (ii) $500 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Initial Training - Additional Trainees | Initial Training - Additional Trainees $1,500/per person; for more than 4 trainees | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Development Fee for 2 Studios | Number of Studios We Grant You the Right to Develop Franchise Fee Cumulative Development Fee 2 $49,500 $104,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Veteran Franchise Fee Discount | If you are an honorably discharged veteran of the United States military that purchases a Studio through the VetFran program, we will discount your Franchise Fee for your first Studio by $5,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | You must spend $3000 per month for approximately two months after opening of the Studio as part of the Grand Opening event. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Insurance Administrative Fee | Insurance Cost of insurance plus a 25% administrative fee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Franchise Fee | We require a non-refundable initial franchise fee (the “Franchise Fee”) for a single Studio of $54,500 which is due upon execution of the Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Audit | Audit All of our costs and expenses, but not less than $500. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Renewal Fee | Renewal Fee $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Annual Franchise Meeting | We anticipate this amount will be approximately $1,000 per attendee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Transfer Fee | Transfer Fee $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Development Fee for 1 Studio | Number of Studios We Grant You the Right to Develop Franchise Fee Cumulative Development Fee 1 $54,500 $54,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Additional Development Fee per Studio over 3 | If we permit you to open more than three (3) Studios under a Development Agreement your Development Fee will be equal to (i) $143,000; plus (ii) $35,000 for each additional Studio we grant you the right to develop. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Technology Fee | Technology Fee Currently $350 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Bookkeeping Fees | we anticipate will be approximately $350 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Product Testing and Supplier Evaluation | $500 plus our out- of-pocket expenses. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Local Marketing Spending Requirement | Local Marketing Spending Requirement $1500/month ... You must continue to spend a minimum of $3,000 per month until your Studio achieves an average of at least seventy-five (75) actual stretch hours per week for eight (8) consecutive weeks. Once your Studio meets and maintains this benchmark, your required local marketing expenditure may be reduced to $1,500 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesYour Role As An Owner
SourcesYou will need a Key Manager to be responsible for the direct on-premises supervision of the Studio at all times during the hours of operation. Your Key Manager must be approved by the franchisor.
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Source NotesYou will need a Key Manager to be responsible for the direct on-premises supervision of the Studio at all times during the hours of operation. Your Key Manager must be approved by us.
Training & Support
SourcesThe Initial Training Program and Vital Stretch Practitioner Training must be completed thirty days before the opening of your Studio.
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Source NotesThe Initial Training Program and Vital Stretch Practitioner Training must be completed thirty days prior to the opening of your Studio.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesThe franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee your note, lease or obligation.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligation.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 47 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 4 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 47 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 14 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 47 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 0 0 0
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 0 4 4
2025 Year-End Counts
SourcesFranchised 2025 4 14 10
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The Franchisor is The Vital Stretch Franchising, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 7 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesThe Franchisor is The Vital Stretch Franchising, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company.
03Disclosed Legal Proceedings
This FDD reports no litigation that requires disclosure under Item 3.
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Source NotesNo litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.
04Bankruptcy Disclosure
This FDD reports no bankruptcy matters that require disclosure under Item 4.
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Source NotesNo bankruptcy information is required to be disclosed in this Item.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee your note, lease or obligation.
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligation.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The Initial Training Program and Vital Stretch Practitioner Training must be completed thirty days before the opening of your Studio.
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Source NotesThe Initial Training Program and Vital Stretch Practitioner Training must be completed thirty days prior to the opening of your Studio.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
The franchisor does not own any registered patents which are material to the franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 35 · Item 14 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not own any registered patents which are material to the franchise.
15Owner Participation
You will need a Key Manager to be responsible for the direct on-premises supervision of the Studio at all times during the hours of operation. Your Key Manager must be approved by the franchisor.
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Source NotesYou will need a Key Manager to be responsible for the direct on-premises supervision of the Studio at all times during the hours of operation. Your Key Manager must be approved by us.
16Products And Services You Can Sell
You may only sell products at retail and may not engage in the wholesale or distribution of any product.
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You may only offer or sell products and services that are approved by the franchisor and must offer for sale certain products and services as designated by the franchisor.
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The franchisor requires you to limit your business to the operation of the Vital Stretch Studio. You may not conduct any other business or activity at the Vital Stretch Studio without the franchisor’s written permission.
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You may only sell products at retail and may not engage in the wholesale or distribution of any product.
You may only offer or sell products and services that are approved by us and must offer for sale certain products and services as designated by us.
Source NotesWe require you to limit your business to the operation of the Vital Stretch Studio. You may not conduct any other business or activity at the Vital Stretch Studio without our written permission.
17Renewal, Transfer And Ending The Agreement
You have the right to renew the franchise for 2 additional 5-year terms, if you meet certain requirements.
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Source NotesYou have the right to renew the franchise for 2 additional 5-year terms, if you meet certain requirements.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it currently does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
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Source NotesWe do not currently use any public figure to promote our franchise.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 14 franchised locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
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Source NotesFranchised 2025 4 14 10
21Franchisor Financial Statements
The franchisor’s financial reporting year ends on December 31.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 49 · Item 21 · View Source
Exhibit A contains the franchisor’s audited financial statements covering 2023, 2024, 2025. These statements describe the franchisor’s finances, not a franchise owner’s earnings.
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Our fiscal year ends on December 31.
Source NotesAttached as Exhibit A to this Disclosure Document are our audited financial statements for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 fiscal years.
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