9Round vs StretchLab Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of 9Round vs StretchLab including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	9Round Franchise	StretchLab Franchise
Investment	$106,175 - $150,275	$153,100 - $223,500
Franchise Fee	$30,000	$49,500
Royalty Fee	$600/mo.	-
Advertising Fee	2%	-
Year Founded	2007	2015
Year Franchised	2009	2017
Term Of Agreement	5 years	-
Term Of Agreement	5 years	-
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	9Round Franchise	StretchLab Franchise
Experience	-	-
Financing Options
	9Round Franchise	StretchLab Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	-/Yes	-/-
Start-up Costs	-/Yes	-/-
Equipment	-/Yes	-/-
Inventory	-/Yes	-/-
Receivables	-/Yes	-/-
Payroll	-/Yes	-/-
Training & Support
	9Round Franchise	StretchLab Franchise
Training	You will visit the 9Round training facility in Greenville SC. You will go through a 5 day intensive training program that will teach you not only how to kick and punch, but how to operate the business. On-The-Job Training: 16 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours Additional Training: Online & regional training	-
Support	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Site Selection Proprietary Software	We believe extensive training drives success - from lease negotiation to build out, recruitment to finance, and sales & marketing to sustainable business, you’ll be supported every step of the way!
Marketing	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing	-
Operations	Number of Employees Required to Run: 3 - 4	-
Expansion Plans
	9Round Franchise	StretchLab Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	Yes
Canada Expansion	-	-
International Expansion	Yes	-

Company Overviews

About 9Round

9Round is a specialized fitness center dedicated to serving clients who want a unique, fun, and proven workout that guarantees results. 9Round offers traditional "old school" boxing and kickboxing fitness programs that incorporates functional, interval, cardiovascular, and circuit training regimens. The programs are developed around a proprietary system of 9 challenging workout stations developed by a professional fighter. 9Round delivers total body results in a quick and convenient 30 minute workout with no class times. If you enjoy staying fit and helping people, this is the Franchise for you. Successful 9Round owners come from all walks of life. Some have extensive business backgrounds, some have served in the military, some are personal trainers, and some have never operated a business. 9Round has 9 different ways you can make money. 

Veteran Incentives  15% off franchise fee

#169 in Franchise 500 for 2021.

About StretchLab

Founded in 2015, StretchLab was established in Los Angeles, California to fulfill the vision of creating an affordable assisted stretching concept within the boutique fitness industry. Led by an expert team with more than 25 years experience in fitness franchising, StretchLab is revolutionizing the stretching industry by offering franchise opportunities across all major markets - making the benefits of stretching accessible to all. Referred to as the next dominator in the fitness industry by New York Times, stretching is in its infancy within the market, positioning StretchLab as the market leader. StretchLab is generating a new level of professionalism, instruction and competency for the flexibility and stretching industry. Don’t miss the opportunity to bring StretchLab to your local market!