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The Vital Stretch
The Vital Stretch franchises operate studios offering one-on-one assisted stretching and regenerative stretching services through VS Standard, VS+, or VS Lite formats. The business model centers on licensing the proprietary System, which includes specific designs, training, operations, and trademarks to franchisees who develop and manage these fitness studios. The target market is a broad audience aged 16-80 interested in health, fitness, sports, nutrition, and related wellness services.
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Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 2% brand development fund + $350/mo technology fee + approx $350/mo bookkeeping fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Four franchised outlets for the period October 2024 through March 2025.
* Revenue top/bottom quartile are approximated using the High/Low values provided in the table for Franchise Outlets. Estimated best_guess_profit_low and best_guess_profit_high for franchise units by applying an estimated operating profit margin range of 25%-35% to the average gross revenue ($75,724). This margin range is derived from the net income percentages of the company-owned outlets for 2023 (28.8%) and 2024 (32.7%) as presented in Table 1, acknowledging that the company-owned net income is before depreciation, amortization, interest, and income taxes.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $75,724
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Unlock financial performance dataThe Vital Stretch Franchise Analysis
Imagine stepping into the booming wellness space with a brand that's exploding in growth despite its youth—framed around one-on-one assisted stretching sessions that appeal to everyone from teens to seniors. Item 19 discloses revenue and profit data for its handful of studios, painting a picture of early-stage performance that's both promising and precarious. With just a few locations and aggressive expansion plans, does this system's financial reality match the hype, or is it a stretch too far?
The financial entry point is accessible for health and fitness: Item 7 pegs total investment at $147,400-$260,100, led by a $54,500 franchise fee. Ongoing fees bite at 7% royalty plus 2% brand fund, plus fixed $350/month tech and bookkeeping charges—potentially 10%+ of low-volume sales. Item 19 shines here, showing average gross revenue of $75,724 and median $75,595 across limited units, with estimated profits ranging $18,931-$26,503 after expenses. For a studio model, these figures signal modest scale; a single location might net owners $20K annually post-year one, assuming steady client flow in a wellness-hungry market.
System health metrics reveal a scrappy newcomer: only 4 franchised and 2 corporate locations, but explosive +150% growth from 2 to 5 total units between 2023-2024, with just 1 projected new unit signaling cautious scaling. Three SBA loans averaging $206,633 hint at financing feasibility for builds, yet tiny footprint means unproven resilience—no terminations or transfers noted, a green flag for stability. Investors eyeing this: it's high-risk/high-reward in regenerative stretching; low revenues cap lifestyle income unless multi-unit, but rapid growth could compound if membership sticks.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How The Vital Stretch Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Health & Wellness Centers (ranked #2 of 17)
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Vital Stretch Current | $147K – $260K | $55K | 7.0% | 4 |
| Club Pilates | $385K – $839K | $65K | 8.0% | 1,029 |
| GOLD'S GYM | $1.8M – $4.5M | $40K | 5.0% | 159 |
| OSTEOSTRONG | $276K – $616K | $35K | 7.0% | 153 |
| HEALTHSOURCE CHIROPRACTIC | $310K – $535K | $60K | 7.0% | 130 |
| HEALTHSOURCE CHIROPRACTIC | $83K – $635K | $60K | 7.0% | 129 |
Health & Wellness Centers Average 17 franchises | $599K – $1.3M | $65K | 7.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 17 Health & Wellness Centers 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
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for The Vital Stretch franchisees (2024 – 2024)
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.
3 SBA loans on record
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2 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
2 Contacts Available
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a The Vital Stretch franchise ranges from $147,400 to $260,100. This includes a franchise fee of $54,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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