- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$57K - $78K
- Units as of 2025
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113
Company Overview
Stretch-n-Grow was conceived in 1992 by Jill and Bob Manly, with a plan to conduct classes on a local level only in their home town of Galveston, Texas. The idea took off and they began franchising in 1993.
Stretch-n-Grow owners provide fitness, dance, music, yoga and sports classes. Each Stretch-n-Grow class is about 30 minutes long. Classes are taught at childcare and recreation centers, elementary schools, YMCA and YWCA centers, Mothers’ Day Out programs, and Head Start facilities. Instructors also provide classes for afterschool programs, birthday parties, and camps. There are franchises in Canada, Guatemala, Ireland, United Kingdom, India, South Africa, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and the United States.
About Stretch-n-Grow
| Industry | Children's Businesses |
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| Related Categories | Children's Fitness Programs, Miscellaneous Children's Businesses, Fitness |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Parent Company | SNGF |
| Leadership | Jill Manly, President |
| Corporate Address |
P.O. Box 7599 Seminole, FL 33775 |
| Social | Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube |
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 1993 (32 years) |
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| # of employees at HQ | 4 |
| Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. |
| # of Units | 113 (as of 2025) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Stretch-n-Grow franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$36,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$57,474 - $77,824 |
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Net Worth Requirement
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$150,000 |
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Cash Requirement
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$45,000 |
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Veteran Incentives
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10% off franchise fee |
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Royalty Fee
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6% |
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Ad Royalty Fee
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2% |
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Term of Agreement
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10 years |
| Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
| On-The-Job Training | 8 hours |
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| Classroom Training | 25 hours |
| Ongoing Support |
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Online Support
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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| Marketing Support |
Ad Templates
National Media
Social Media
Website Development
Email Marketing
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
| Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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Yes |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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Yes |
| # of employees required to run | 1 |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
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