How much revenue does a Stretch Lab franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Stretch Lab franchise is $556,263. The median revenue is $535,521.

How many Stretch Lab franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, Stretch Lab has 485 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2017.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Stretch Lab franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Stretch Lab franchises. Historical data shows 140 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Stretch Lab franchisees, with an average loan amount of $230,637. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is Stretch Lab a good franchise to buy?

Stretch Lab shows several positive indicators: established brand with 485+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

Stretch Lab

Stretch Lab franchises allow owners to operate fitness studios offering specialized one-on-one and group stretching classes, related therapy services, and other approved fitness services using proprietary equipment and techniques as part of the Stretch Lab system. The business model involves franchisees paying initial franchise fees, development fees for multi-unit agreements, and ongoing royalties while adhering to system standards for operations, training (including the Flexologist Training Program), and marketing. The target market includes individuals seeking improved flexibility, pain relief, recovery, and overall wellness through assisted stretching and fitness services, competing in the crowded fitness industry with gyms, yoga studios, and personal trainers.

485

Locations

$269K–$610K

Investment

Since 2017

Franchising

Health & FitnessIrvine, CAXponential Fitness, Inc.www.stretchlab.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$65,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$269,019 – $610,224

Low: $269,019High: $610,224

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

8.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$675 – $675

Item 6 of FDD

8% royalty + 2% brand fund + $675/mo technology fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Data Based On: 417 Qualified Studios operated by third-party franchisees for the entire Measurement Period (January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024).

* All values directly extracted from the 'Part A-1: Gross Revenue of Qualified Studios' table. The overall average and median were taken from the 'Total' row, and quartile average values were taken from their respective quartile rows.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How Stretch Lab Compares

Key Insights

#3 largest franchise system in Specialized Fitness
One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Specialized Fitness

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Stretch Lab Current	$269K – $610K	$65K	8.0%	485
JAZZERCISE	$2K – $3K	$1K	20.0%	5,251
F45 Training	$294K – $719K	$60K	7.0%	789
Stretch Zone	$139K – $320K	$60K	7.0%	377
BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL	$122K – $168K	$60K	10.0%	258
THE LITTLE GYM	$519K – $757K	$60K	8.0%	218
Specialized Fitness Average 35 franchises	$316K – $642K	$51K	7.5%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 35 Specialized Fitness franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1CA

2TX

3FL

4NY

5NJ

6IL

7AZ

8CO

9VA

10OH

11PA

12GA

13NC

14WA

15MI

+30 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Stretch Lab franchisees (2018 – 2025)

Total Loans

140

Average Loan

$230,637

Total Volume

$32.3M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

663 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases10

Primarily claims of franchise disclosure violations (e.g., California Franchise Investment Law), fraudulent inducement, breach of contract, breach of good faith and fair dealing, and unfair trade practices by current and former franchisees of Stretch Lab and affiliated brands (AKT, Yoga Six, BFT, CycleBar, Row House, Pure Barre, Rumble).

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryYes

Xponential’s COO Timothy Weiderhoft and spouse filed personal Chapter 7 on August 9, 2023 (discharged December 20, 2023). Instant Brands Acquisition Holdings Inc. et al. (former employer of CMO Louise Ocasion) filed Chapter 11 on June 11, 2023 (reorganization plan approved February 23, 2024).

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Stretch Lab franchise ranges from $269,019 to $610,224. This includes a franchise fee of $65,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.