The Vital Stretch
The Vital Stretch Franchising, LLC · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching The Vital Stretch franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 2022 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Norwalk, CT United States Source: franchise.org
The Vital Stretch franchise specializes in assisted stretching services, helping clients improve flexibility, mobility, and overall wellness through personalize
Headline figures
The Vital Stretch quick facts
- Is The Vital Stretch a franchise?
- Yes. The Vital Stretch offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 14 franchised and 1 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 47).
- How much does it cost to open a The Vital Stretch franchise?
- The The Vital Stretch Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $157,400–$258,100 for vs standard total (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 16); $112,950–$185,059 for vs non-traditional total (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 17). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the The Vital Stretch initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $54,500 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 10). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does The Vital Stretch charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 7% or $500/mo min (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% · percentage of Gross Revenue; currently 2%, subject to increase to maximum 3% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does The Vital Stretch disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The The Vital Stretch FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 46). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How much revenue does a The Vital Stretch franchise make?
- The The Vital Stretch FDD reports a mean annual gross revenue of $190,291 for 14 franchised locations, 14 of our franchise locations (the “Franchise Outlets”) (2025 calendar year) (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 45). This figure covers only that group and period; it is not a projection, and it is not profit or owner income.
- How many The Vital Stretch locations are there?
- The FDD reports 15 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 47). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- How many The Vital Stretch franchises opened and closed?
- In 2025, the FDD reports 11 outlet openings and 1 exits (closures, terminations and non-renewals combined) (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 49). These are outlet counts, not franchisee success or failure rates. Details
- Is The Vital Stretch a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 shows openings, exits and transfers for 2025; compare them with the total outlet count; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $157,400 – $258,100 (VS Standard Total); $112,950 – $185,059 (VS Non-Traditional Total); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 2 separate groups: memberships and revenue for 14 franchised locations; revenue for 4 franchised locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 10 in 2025, to 15 (SYSTEMWIDE, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
The Vital Stretch head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (5)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose; multi-unit packages are listed but not included in the headline range.
- VS Non-TraditionalPDF p. 17$112,950 – $185,059
- VS StandardPDF p. 16$157,400 – $258,100
- VS Non-Traditional Development - 3 StudiosMulti-unitPDF p. 20$201,450
- VS Standard Development - 3 StudiosMulti-unitPDF p. 20$245,900 – $591,600
- VS Standard Development - 10 StudiosMulti-unitPDF p. 20$591,600
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 10
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty FeeMain ongoing fee · The $500 minimum applies beginning in the thirteenth month of operations.
26 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
Two separate populations, not a revenue-and-profit comparison. Revenue is not owner income.
Franchised locations
Memberships and revenue · 14 locations
- Who is counted
- 14 of our franchise locations (the “Franchise Outlets”)
- Period
- 2025
- Excluded
- An Outlets operation during the Measurement Period is the only criteria used for inclusion in this Item 19.
- Method
- The figure in the tables above uses the combined historical information that the Franchise Outlets provided to us.
Franchised locations
Revenue · 4 locations
- Who is counted
- Franchise Outlet Operation During the Entirety of the Measurement Period
- Period
- 2025 calendar year
- Method
- The figure in the tables above uses the combined historical information that the Franchise Outlets provided to us.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
SYSTEMWIDE, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 47
Net +13 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change.
2025 turnover at a glance
- Outlets at start · reported
- 5
- Exits · summed reported counts
- 1
- Churn · Franopolis calculation
Exits include closures, terminations and non-renewals. Churn divides exits by outlets at the start of the year; it is not a measure of earnings.
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($112,950 – $258,100) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 5 to 15 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 10
- [2]Item 19 — Franchised (14 locations) — memberships and revenue · PDF p. 46; PDF p. 45
- [3]Item 19 — Franchised (4 locations) — revenue · PDF p. 45
- [4]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 47
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Bankruptcy disclosed
Initial term
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Owner participation
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Agreement term
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.