U.S.-based wellness franchise Stretch Zone has launched its first Canadian location, marking the brand’s official entry into the international market.
The new studio, located at 1898 Avenue Rd. in Toronto, is the company’s first outside the United States and represents a key milestone in its global growth strategy.
Stretch Zone, which specializes in practitioner-assisted stretching, has grown to more than 400 studios across the U.S. with no closures to date. The brand has reported a 58 per cent compound annual growth rate in recent years and expanded into 10 new states within a single year, doubling its footprint over an 18-month period.
“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,” said Tony Zaccario, CEO of Stretch Zone. “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.”
Zaccario said Canada was a natural choice for the company’s first global expansion, citing the country’s “strong focus on wellness, active living, and preventative health care.”
“Our long-term goal is to make practitioner-assisted stretching as common and accessible as personal training or chiropractic care,” he said. “This opening marks the beginning of a new chapter in our journey to elevate health and mobility for people around the world.”
The Toronto location is led by franchisees Joe Korman, Avie Roth and their partners, who say they are eager to introduce the concept to Canadian clients.
“We’re honoured to open the very first Stretch Zone in Canada and to share this incredible 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.”
According to the company, Stretch Zone studios offer customized stretching programs in a professional environment designed to help improve mobility and overall wellness. The brand provides franchisees with real estate guidance, operational training, marketing support and ongoing coaching.
Founded in 2004 by Jorden Gold, Stretch Zone uses proprietary tables and a patented strapping system to deliver its stretching programs. The brand was recently named in the 2025 Inc. 5000 and Entrepreneur’s 2025 Fastest Growing Franchises list.
More information on Stretch Zone Canada is available at stretchzone.ca.
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