Monthly Overview
Welcome to this March’s franchise market update. We’re tracking 96 total franchises with continued activity across food & beverage, fitness, and service-based sectors. This month shows strong momentum in wellness-driven concepts and non-retail franchise models. We’re spotlighting StretchLab, a leading assisted stretching brand capitalizing on increasing consumer demand for mobility, recovery, and personalized fitness experiences.
Data Update Statistics
Franchise Activity This Month
- New Franchise Additions10
- Updated Franchise Records86
Total96
Updated Data
- Email Addresses793
- Phone Numbers13,361
- New FDDs10
- Total14,164
This Month's Franchise News
- •Continued activity across food & beverage franchises, with strong demand for QSR and dessert-focused brands reflecting ongoing consumer interest in accessible dining concepts.
- •Strong presence of fitness and wellness concepts, particularly boutique studios and training-based franchises, highlighting sustained growth in health-focused segments.
- •Ongoing expansion in home services and service-based franchises, reinforcing the resilience and scalability of non-retail business models.
- •Balanced mix of established franchise systems and emerging brands, providing broader visibility and diversification across the franchise landscape.
New Franchise Additions
This month we welcomed 10 new franchise brands across diverse industries.
Clothing Care & Alteration Services
1 new brandProfessional Services:
- Alterations Express
Beauty related services
1 new brandHealth & Fitness:
- bex+Co. Shared Workspace Salon
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Services
1 new brandRetail:
- Laundry Spot
Fitness Centers & Gyms
1 new brandHealth & Fitness:
- Vibe House Pilates
Cafes & Coffee Shops
1 new brandFood & Beverage:
- Chai and Kathi Roll Lounge
Senior & Personal Care Services
1 new brandProfessional Services:
- Solenvia
Hotels & Resorts
1 new brandLodging & Leisure:
- BW Signature Collection
Children Entertainment
1 new brandEntertainment & Recreation:
- Cloudbound Park
Building & Construction
1 new brandHome Services:
- PowerLift
Coastal Swing Golf & Bar
1 new brandSports & Recreation:
- CSG&B
Franchise Updates Summary
This month we processed 86 franchise updates across multiple sectors.
Industrial Products & Manufacturing
1 updateProfessional Services:
- SealMaster
Real Estate
2 updatesProfessional Services:
- NextHome
- Regus
Healthcare Staffing & Home Care Services
1 updateHealth & Fitness:
- Assisting Hands Home Care
Education
2 updatesEducation & Arts:
- Arthur Murray Dance Studio
- AR Workshop
Children Sports
1 updateSports & Recreation:
- Aqua-Tots Swim Schools
Fitness Centers & Gyms
8 updatesHealth & Fitness:
- Pure Barre
- Club Pilates
- Stretch Lab
- Yoga Six
- BFT
- Alloy Personal Training
- We Rock The Spectrum Kid's Gym
- Tremble
Restaurants (Sit-Down)
5 updatesFood & Beverage:
- Mellow Mushroom
- Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor
- Elmer's Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
- Scramblers
- Egg N' Joe Restaurant | Elmer's Kitchen
Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)
10 updatesFood & Beverage:
- Frutta Bowls
- Dairy Queen of Montana / North Dakota
- Fatburger
- Fazoli's
- Johnny Rockets
- Pretzelmaker
- Vara Juice
- Cluck Face
- Hot Dog On A Stick
Health & Fitness:
- Barry Bagels
QSR
5 updatesFood & Beverage:
- Big Apple Bagels | My Favorite Muffin | Brewster Coffee | Sweet Duet Frozen Yogurt & Gourmet Muffins
- Barberitos
- A&W
- Godfather's Pizza
- STEAK ESCAPE SANDWICH GRILL
Frozen Desserts
3 updatesFood & Beverage:
- Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Company
- Marble Slab Creamery
- Rita's Ice-Custard-Happiness
Baked Goods
1 updateFood & Beverage:
- Jack's Donuts
Beauty related services
5 updatesHealth & Fitness:
- Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon
- Roosters Men's Grooming Center
- SUPERCUTS
- SMARTSTYLE
- THE TEN SPOT
Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
1 updateHealth & Fitness:
- FYZICAL (Area Representative)
Home Improvement & Remodeling
3 updatesHome Services:
- iFoam
- Bloomin' Blinds
- BATH FITTER
Sports & Recreation
1 updateSports & Recreation:
- Golf VX
Senior Care & Healthcare Staffing Services
1 updateProfessional Services:
- A Place At Home
Adult Sports & Recreation
1 updateSports & Recreation:
- Another Nine
Hotels & Resorts
3 updatesLodging & Leisure:
- Best Western
- SureStay Hotel by Best Western
- BW Premier Collection
Arts & Crafts Studios
2 updatesEducation & Arts:
- Color Me Mine
- Shot of Art
Specialty Retail
1 updateRetail:
- Destination Athlete
Waste Management & Junk Removal
1 updateHome Services:
- Dumpster Dudez
Beauty Related Services
1 updateHealth & Fitness:
- goGLOW
Cafes & Coffee Shops
3 updatesFood & Beverage:
- Gong Cha
- Te'Amo Boba Bar
Health & Fitness:
- Peet's Coffee
Consulting Services
2 updatesProfessional Services:
- Happy Joe's (area director agreement)
- Sculpture Hospitality
Property Maintenance & Handyman Services
1 updateHome Services:
- HOMEstretch
Home Goods & Furnishings Retail
1 updateSports & Recreation:
- ProSource Wholesale
Personnel Services
2 updatesProfessional Services:
- SATELLITE TEAMS
Retail:
- SNELLING STAFFING SERVICES
Food Retail (Grocery & Specialty Foods)
1 updateFood & Beverage:
- Southern Steer Butcher
Convenience Stores
1 updateRetail:
- Street Corner
Outdoor Living & Hardscaping
1 updateHome Services:
- terrace up
Sports Performance Training Centers
1 updateSports & Recreation:
- Redline Athletics (Regional Developer)
Automotive
2 updatesAuto & Travel:
- Rivali Paint Protection
- Maaco
Medical Practices & Clinics
2 updatesHealth & Fitness:
- NuSpine Franchise Systems
- American Family Care
Senior & Personal Care Services
1 updateHealth & Fitness:
- ONE YOU LOVE HOMECARE
Accounting & Bookkeeping Services
2 updatesProfessional Services:
- Ledgers (Area Representative)
- Ledgers
Cleaning Services
1 updateLodging & Leisure:
- FRSTeam | Fabric Restoration Service Team
Maintenance & Repairs
3 updatesHome Services:
- Linc Service
- Furniture Medic
- BOR Restoration
Publications
1 updateProfessional Services:
- Seniors Blue Book
Entertainment
1 updateEntertainment & Recreation:
- Museum of Illusions
Wellness & Nutrition Services
1 updateHealth & Fitness:
- Degree Wellness
Franchise Spotlight: StretchLab
StretchLab is a boutique fitness franchise specializing in assisted stretching services designed to improve mobility, flexibility, and overall wellness through one-on-one and group sessions led by trained professionals. The brand operates within the fast-growing wellness and recovery segment, offering a differentiated service model focused on performance, injury prevention, and lifestyle health.
Company Profile
- Founded
- United States
- Franchise Launched
- 2017
- Concept
- A membership-based assisted stretching studio offering personalized one-on-one and group sessions, focused on mobility, recovery, and performance enhancement within the growing wellness sector.
- Service Model
- Fitness & Wellness / Boutique Fitness Studio
What They Do:
StretchLab is a boutique fitness concept focused on assisted stretching, offering one-on-one and group sessions designed to improve flexibility, mobility, and overall physical performance. Services are delivered by trained “Flexologists” using a standardized system and specialized equipment to ensure consistency across locations. Studios typically operate in retail environments and cater to a broad audience, from everyday consumers to athletes seeking recovery and performance enhancement.
Why we like it:
StretchLab stands out within the fitness industry by focusing on the rapidly growing recovery and mobility segment rather than traditional workouts. Its service-based model supports recurring revenue, while its broad customer appeal—from general wellness consumers to athletes—drives consistent demand.
Backed by Xponential Fitness, the brand benefits from established operational systems, national marketing support, and scalable multi-unit development opportunities. Its differentiated positioning within the wellness space makes it an attractive concept for franchisees seeking a modern, service-driven fitness investment.
Behind the numbers:
- •Recurring Membership Model: StretchLab’s model is built around recurring memberships for assisted stretching services, giving franchisees a more predictable revenue base than one-time visit concepts. The FDD notes studios offer approved services through membership and service-based revenue streams.
- •Scaled Franchise Growth: StretchLab had 485 total studios in operation at the end of 2024, all franchised, reflecting rapid unit expansion in recent years. The system grew from 430 to 485 total outlets in 2024.
- •Differentiated Wellness Positioning: StretchLab focuses on assisted stretching and mobility rather than traditional group workouts, positioning it within the growing recovery and wellness segment. The FDD describes studios as offering private and group stretching classes and related therapy services through trained Flexologists.
Performance Metrics
Unit Development
End of 2024 - All 485 operating studios were franchised as of December 31, 2024.
- Total Units:
- 485
- Company-Owned:
- 0
- Franchised:
- 485
Revenue Performance
- Avg. Annual Sales:
- $556,263
- Top Quartile:
- $842,342
Investment Requirements
- Total Investment Range:
- $269,019 - $610,224
- Initial Franchise Fee:
- $65,000
Ongoing Fees
- Royalties:
- Required ongoing royalty fees
- Marketing Fund:
- Required ongoing marketing and advertising fees
Support Structure
StretchLab provides initial training for the franchise owner or operating principal and designated manager before opening. The system also includes the Flexologist Training Program for instructors, Learning Management System materials, hands-on and video-based instruction, and may provide 1–2 days of on-site grand opening assistance. Franchisees may also be required to attend up to five days of additional training each year.