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Stretch-n-Grow International

STRETCH-N-GROW is a comprehensive mobile fitness program for children ages 2 1/2 to 8. It is taught primarily in child care facilities. We provide a corporate marketing system and a curriculum package which covers health-related issues and exercise that is age-appropriate, but adaptable to the age ranges above. The investment and time demands are minimal, the rewards, both financial and personal, immense.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1992

Franchising Since:

1994

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	321	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	321	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	320	99.7%	In 24 States
Canada:	1	0.3%	In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	321	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Texas	10
2. New York	5
3. Pennsylvania	5

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Florida, New York

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$NA
Cash Investment:	$7.6-12.6K
Total Investment:	$23.7K
Average Total Investment:	$23K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$7.6-12.6K
Average Franchise Fee:	$10K
On-Going Royalty:	$100/Mo.
Average Royalty:	-1%
Advertising Fee:	$100/Yr.

Average Number of Employees:

1 Full-time, 1-2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	2
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	No

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:	Not Applicable
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Dallas, TX	3 Days

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	4
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	97 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	No
Overseas:	Yes, Australia

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: