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The Vital Stretch

Brand Summary

The Vital Stretch was born at a crossroads of physical therapy and chiropractic work. Co-Founders, Rob and Melissa Goldring, who have over 50 years of combined experience as hands-on-clinicians, noticed their patient population was receiving problem-focused care but was not seeing full-body wellness results. With their extensive knowledge of pain, injury, and movement patterns, they came up with The Vital Stretch Method. This method quickly had traction amongst their patient population and the local community, leading them to create their entrepreneurial entity and service in 2019.

One-on-one Assisted Stretching is a new addition to the health & wellness space. The Vital Stretch provides its guests with an advanced assisted stretching method that produces safe, effective, and deeply relaxing stretch experiences. The Vital Stretch Practicioners (VSPs) are trained and certified through The Vital Stretch Method to deliver exceptional experiences. Trained by the corporate leadership team, VSPs and staff are attentive and attuned to safety.

The Vital Stretch takes pride in its elevated experience with measured results. The experience starts with a thorough intake and digital posture and motion assessment. Through the assessment, VSPs tailor the experience and treatment on a case-by-case scenario to helps guests reach their flexibility goals, feeling looser, lighter, and fully alive. Guests continue to use Vital Signs 3D posture and motion assessment screens throughout their time with The Vital Stretch the measure functional movement and track proven results.

Brand Superpowers

High Market Demand

Reasonable Initial Investment

Recurring Revenue Model

Certified Proprietary Stretch Method

Vital Signs 3D Posture & Motion Assessment

*THE NUMBERS

$165,400 - $278,100 Investment Range

$257,685 Gross Revenue (2024)

$84,295 Net Income (2024)

7% Royalty

Brand Fund

$300,000 Financial Requirements

Business Basics Get to know the brand

The Stats What is the growth trajectory of the brand

Ideal Candidate What characteristics do the highest-performing franchisees have

Founder	Rob & Melissa Goldring
Home Office Location	Norwalk, CT
Company Founded	2019
Began Franchising	2022
Industry	Fitness and Wellness
Industry Size	$1.8 Trillion
Veteran Discount	$5,000 off initial territory franchise fee
Group Health Insurance	No

Business Basics Get to know the brand

Founder	Rob & Melissa Goldring
Home Office Location	Norwalk, CT
Company Founded	2019
Began Franchising	2022
Industry	Fitness and Wellness
Industry Size	$1.8 Trillion
Veteran Discount	$5,000 off initial territory franchise fee
Group Health Insurance	No

The Stats What is the growth trajectory of the brand

Company Units Open	2
Franchise Units Awarded All Time	54
Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months	29
Franchise Units Open	11
Number of franchisees	20

Ideal Candidate What characteristics do the highest-performing franchisees have

Relationship Builder
Passion to Help People
No Industry Experience Required
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Leadership Skills
Passion for health/wellness

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DO THEY OFFER FINANCING TO HELP BUY THE FRANCHISE?

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WHAT KIND OF TECHNOLOGY DO THEY HAVE IN PLACE?

Job Management, Scheduling and Inventory Management

DO THEY OFFER FLEXIBLE OWNERSHIP?

Yes

DO THEY OFFER A DISCOUNT TO VETERANS?

$5,000 off initial territory franchise fee

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