VitalStretch franchise
2026 filing · April 30, 2026GrowingShares sales figures
VitalStretch at a glance
A one-on-one assisted stretching studio. At the end of 2025 there were 15 VitalStretch locations in the US, 14 franchised and 1 company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- The Vital Stretch Franchising, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $157K–$270K
- A standard studio
- Franchise fee
- $54,500
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 7%
- 7% of gross revenue, taken per card transaction or paid monthly
- Brand fund
- 2%
- 2% of gross revenue; it can rise to 3%
- Renewal fee
- $10,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 10 years
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 15
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 14
- Company-owned
- 1
- Change in 3 years
- +14
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 8
- Most in Georgia, Connecticut and Minnesota
From The Vital Stretch Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing; revenue and net loss from its audited financial statements, page 57; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Franchisor revenue is the company that sells the franchises (royalties, fees and anything else it earns), not what a location makes.
Where it ranks
VitalStretch among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | VitalStretch | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $213,750 | Costs less than 68% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $54,500 | Higher than 81% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 7% | Higher than 70% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 15 | Fewer than 55% of franchises |
| Sales per locationYearly, as the brand reports it | $190,291 | Lower than 95% of brands that share sales figures |
| Sales against cost to openYearly sales over the cost midpoint | 0.9× | Lower than 84% of brands that share sales figures |
How much a VitalStretch franchise costs
Opening a standard studio costs an estimated $157,400 to $270,100. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvements ($15,000 to $75,000) and franchise fee ($54,500). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $54,500 | ||
| Pre-opening Travel Expense | $500 | $6,000 | |
| Rent (2 months) | $5,000 | $14,000 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $15,000 | $75,000 | |
| Test Fit | $1,000 | $1,500 | |
| Signage | $4,000 | $12,000 | |
| Management and Technology System | $2,500 | $3,500 | |
| Opening Retail Supplies | $2,500 | $3,000 | |
| Furniture and Equipment | $42,300 | $45,900 | |
| Utility Deposits | $0 | $800 | |
| Insurance | $1,000 | $3,000 | |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $15,000 | ||
| Certification Training | $1,400 | ||
| Professional Fees | $2,500 | $3,500 | |
| Business Permits and Licenses | $200 | $1,000 | |
| Additional funds – 3 Months | $10,000 | $30,000 | |
| Total | $157,400 | $270,100 | |
Source: The Vital Stretch Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 16
VitalStretch franchise fee
The franchise fee is $54,500. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: The Vital Stretch Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 10
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of gross revenue, taken per card transaction or paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross revenue; it can rise to 3%. |
| Additional Software | Currently $550 per month |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Local Marketing Spending Requirement | $1500/month |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: The Vital Stretch Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 11
Other fees as filed, from pages 12–13. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures VitalStretch publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
- Average revenue
- $190,291
Yearly figures for 2025, covering franchised studios open all of 2025 (4 locations). The average is about 0.9 times the midpoint of the cost to open.
Sales are what a location takes in before rent, payroll, royalties and other costs, not what its owner keeps.
Source: The Vital Stretch Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 45
SBA loans to VitalStretch franchisees
Lenders approved 14 SBA 7(a) loans for VitalStretch franchisees from 2024 to 2026, $2.98M in all. One has been paid in full; none was charged off. The other 13 haven’t ended yet.
A charged-off loan is one written off as uncollectible. See SBA franchise loans for how 7(a) and 504 loans work.
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan data, as of September 30, 2026
How VitalStretch compares
Of the 195 fitness franchises on this site, VitalStretch is the 48th cheapest to open and the 88th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | VitalStretch | Typical fitness brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $157K | $297K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $270K | $584K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $55K | $50K | $40K |
| Royalty | 7% | 7% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Sales per location | $190K | $426K | $794K |
| US locations | 15 | 14 | 21 |
| Closed or left per year | 25% | 3.1% | – |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 127 of 195 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 195 brands in fitness franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 (+4) | 1 | +4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 (+10) | 1 | +11 | −1 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: The Vital Stretch Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 47
Where VitalStretch locations are
At the end of 2025, VitalStretch had locations in 8 states. The most are in Georgia, Connecticut and Minnesota.
- Georgia3
- Connecticut2
- Minnesota2
- New York2
- Florida1
- Idaho1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| New York | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Florida | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Idaho | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kansas | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| New Jersey | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Source: The Vital Stretch Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 48
Who owns VitalStretch?
VitalStretch franchises are sold by The Vital Stretch Franchising, LLC.
From The Vital Stretch Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: The Vital Stretch Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 9, bankruptcy on page 9
VitalStretch filings
The figures on this page come from The Vital Stretch Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing, issued April 30, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | April 30, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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