"It's a great feeling to know what we're doing is changing people's lives, and that we can also continue to help more people understand the benefits of stretching and increase the livelihood of more clients."Īnother notch in Stretch Zone's belt is its partnership with Drew Brees, who joined the brand in 2021 and serves as a current Board of Directors member. We know we're positioning our locations to serve their communities in the best way they can, and that's the biggest reward," said Tony Zaccario, the president and CEO of Stretch Zone, and an under-30 business visionary who set the brand on its growth trajectory. "Having 200 open studios is historic for the brand and truly sets us apart in the industry. To wrap up the day, the corporate team and the entire franchise system will come together to commemorate the achievement virtually. Pete, Florida in the morning Chicago, Illinois and Dallas, Texas in the afternoon and Anchorage, Alaska in the evening. There will be four locations opening on one single day, starting with St. In addition to Stretch Zone's success, the brand has had no closures thus far, honing in on finding and scaling with operators that are active with their ownership and passionate about serving others.Ĭoined the Road to 200, Stretch Zone will be celebrating its 200 th studio milestone on June 27 with coast-to-coast festivities, which will be captured on Instagram. Other appealing differentiators for Stretch Zone are the science-based methodology, as well as the stretch itself using patented straps and proprietary tables. Growing at a monumental pace, with two studio openings per week, the key to Stretch Zone's expansion has been partnering with multi-unit franchisees that see the benefits of adding a proven brand with simple operations to their portfolio. However, he said he has no specific time frame at this time.įurther information is available at The telephone number is 51.The world's first and largest practitioner-assisted stretching franchise announced today it is soon opening its 200 th location, a massive milestone for the brand and the health and wellness space. In the future, he is looking to expand to four other locations, probably in the Saratoga area, Delmar, Latham, and Niskayuna. Prices vary, Bladek said, and are discussed at the initial consultation.īusiness, so far, has been “absolutely fantastic,” Bladek said. He estimates that it takes at least three months to see real improvement. After that, Bladek recommends a three-month program of one to three half-hour sessions a week. The gym offers free initial consultations. We see a lot of athletes who are just trying to maintain and be at the top of their game of get to the top of the game,” Bladek said. “The entire point and purpose of Stretch Zone is to help people do the things that they love and regain some of the things they have lost over time. The practice also works with people with medical conditions such as cerebral palsy or Parkinson’s. Many are completing physical therapy programs and need further work, he said. In addition, all of them have completed an accreditation and certification program at the company’s Florida headquarters.Ĭlients range from those needing the stretching experience to people with serious medical problems. He has a background in anatomy and physiology, as do the other four practitioners in his business. Bladek worked for the parent company, certifying and managing trainers. Stretch Zone is a franchise of a Florida company. There are no weights or machines involved, just the client and a practitioner, he said. “Basically, it’s stretching,” said John Bladek, owner of the business, located at 54 Crossing Boulevard. ©2022 Saratoga įor people feeling a bit stiff and out of sorts after a day at the desk but too tired to head for the gym, the Stretch Zone, a new business in Clifton Park, may be the answer. John Bladek, owner of Stretch Zone at 54 Crossing Boulevard in Clifton Park says clients range from those needing the stretching experience to people with serious medical problems.
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