The Vital Stretch
The Vital Stretch is a pioneering franchise in the health and wellness space, specializing in certified one-on-one assisted stretching utilizing a proprietary method designed to improve flexibility, mobility, and overall well-being.
Introduction & Background
The Vital Stretch was founded by experienced clinicians who identified a gap in whole-body wellness for their patients receiving traditional therapy. Leveraging decades of combined expertise in physical therapy and chiropractic care, the leadership created The Vital Stretch Method, offering guests an advanced, safe, and relaxing assisted stretching experience. Each session is customized, beginning with a digital posture and motion assessment, and facilitated only by certified practitioners. The brand is committed to delivering measurable results and fostering a community centered in wellness.
Franchise Opportunity Information
The Vital Stretch represents an opportunity for individuals passionate about health and wellness, with or without clinical backgrounds, to enter a rapidly growing sector projected to reach $12.9 trillion by 2031. Franchisees benefit from a recurring revenue membership model, robust franchisor support across training, marketing, and operations, and streamlined team management. The franchise can be operated by owner-operators or semi-absentee owners. The business uses a small, trained staff, and offers comprehensive onboarding, digital posture assessment technology, and ongoing support resources.
Investment Range
$147,400 to $260,100
Industry
Beauty, Spa & Fitness
Available Locations
All states except CA, IL, IN, MI, MN, NY, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI (pending registration), and HI, MD, ND (not registered).
| Financials | |
|---|---|
| Business Overview | |
| Franchise Since | 2022 |
| # of employees at HQ | |
| # of Units | 62 awarded, 18 franchise units open |
| # of units company owned | 2 |
| Financial Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $54,500 for 1 unit (multi-unit discounts available) |
| Investment Range | $147,400–$260,100 (Single Unit) |
| Net Worth Requirement | $300,000 |
| Cash Requirement | $75,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 7% |
| Ad Royalty Fee | 2% |
| Term of Agreement | Not explicitly stated; standard franchise agreements apply |
| Is franchise term renewable? | |
| Veteran discounts | $5,000 reduction on the initial territory franchise fee |
Additional Information
The Vital Stretch franchisor is 100 percent self-funded, with no private equity involvement.
The business model is B2C, focused on individuals seeking recovery, peak performance, and improved daily movement.
Full revenue and expense disclosure is available; for Q4 2023, annualized revenue is $483,868. Owner/operator net income in 2023 was $176,918; semi-absentee income was $130,889.
Break-even is expected in approximately six months when following the franchisor’s presale strategy.
Practitioner recruitment is supported by corporate recommendations, primarily from fields related to exercise science and kinesiology.
Franchisees receive marketing support including digital ads, grassroots strategies, and a comprehensive social media toolkit.
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The Vital Stretch
The Vital Stretch is a pioneering franchise in the health and wellness space, specializing in certified one-on-one assisted stretching utilizing a proprietary method designed to improve flexibility, mobility, and overall well-being.