Stretch Zone Opens First Canadian Location in Toronto
Krissy Vann | Host, All Things Fitness and Wellness
Stretch Zone has opened its first location in Canada, marking the company’s entry into the international market. The U.S.-based brand, known for practitioner-assisted stretching, has grown rapidly across the United States and now operates more than 400 studios.
The company has reported a compound annual growth rate of 58 percent in recent years. It expanded into ten new states in a single year and doubled its footprint within an 18-month period. Stretch Zone says it has not experienced a single studio closure to date, a factor that positions it to extend its model into new markets outside the United States.
Chief executive officer Tony Zaccario said, “Our first international opening represents an exciting step forward for Stretch Zone as we introduce our innovative approach to flexibility and mobility to an international audience. Ontario is the first of many international markets we plan to serve, and we’re thrilled to bring the benefits of assisted stretching to this vibrant community. Canada was a natural choice for our first global expansion because of its strong focus on wellness, active living, and preventative health care, values that align perfectly with Stretch Zone’s mission. Our long-term goal is to make practitioner-assisted stretching as common and accessible as personal training or chiropractic care. This opening marks the beginning of a new chapter in our journey to elevate health and mobility for people around the world.”
The new studio is operated by franchisees Joe Korman and Avie Roth, along with their business partners. “We’re honoured to open the very first Stretch Zone in Canada and to share this concept with our community,” said Korman. “From the moment we joined the system, we felt supported every step of the way. The brand’s proven model and dedicated leadership gave us the confidence to introduce this service to Canadians, and we’re excited to help people move better, recover faster, and feel their best.”
Stretch Zone’s model centers on customized stretching programs offered in a professional studio environment. With its Canadian debut, the company has signaled the start of a wider international expansion strategy.
