Stretch Lab
Wellness & Personal Care · Recovery & Wellness Studios
- Active units
- 485
- Avg unit volume
- $556k
- Royalty
- 8.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Stretch Lab
StretchLAB is dedicated to enhancing wellness by offering personalized assisted stretching sessions designed for individuals of all lifestyles, from fitness enthusiasts to office workers. With a mission to make stretching an essential part of self-care routines in the UK, StretchLAB operates a network of neighborhood wellness studios where certified Stretchologists provide expert guidance. Each session focuses on improving flexibility and mobility through tailored stretching techniques that are safe, effective, and enjoyable.
Clients benefit from the deep expertise of Stretchologists, who come from diverse backgrounds, including personal training and massage therapy. They are trained in a proprietary stretching method to ensure a comprehensive and effective experience. Whether you need pre- or post-workout relief or want to ease everyday stiffness, StretchLAB offers a welcoming environment prioritizing client comfort and personalized attention. By making stretching accessible and convenient, StretchLAB aims to help everyone embrace the benefits of flexibility, enhancing overall well-being and relaxation. Enjoy your journey to better movement with StretchLAB!
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$65k
- Existing Studio purchase
If purchasing an existing Studio from a franchisee, pay a $30000 training fee in lieu of the Initial Franchise Fee.
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
1500.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,100 – 1,500 sq ft
- Development Agreement
$50k
- Development Agreement
$45k
- Development Agreement
$40k
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations486
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings38
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate0.2%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR6.6%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio1.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)$368k
Gross Revenue excludes sales tax and revenue from the Flexologist Training Program; Measurement Period Jan 1–Dec 31, 2025.
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)$617k
Gross Revenue excludes sales tax and revenue from the Flexologist Training Program; Measurement Period Jan 1–Dec 31, 2025.
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$543k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open12 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate—
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
- Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.