Stretch-n-Grow Franchise

From a Texas class to a franchise system

Jill Manly taught the first Stretch-n-Grow class in Galveston, Texas, in 1992. Jill and the late Robert Manly moved to Dallas in 1993 and began developing the franchise system. The concept connected exercise with nutrition and healthy habits, using age-appropriate activities to make movement engaging for children.

The business expanded beyond its original fitness focus into additional movement-based enrichment programs. Its current offering includes approved options in dance, gymnastics, music, soccer, sports, yoga, camps and foam parties. Classes take place where children already gather, making relationships with host organizations an important part of the business.

The current franchise offering

SNG Franchising Inc. was formed in November 2022 and began offering franchises in June 2023. The FDD also describes predecessor organizations that supported the brand before the current franchisor. This history distinguishes a long-running program from the more recent legal entity selling new franchises.

Owners generally run administration from home and organize instruction at childcare centers, private schools and recreation centers. The operating calendar uses three semesters, giving owners a framework for enrollment and program planning. The 2026 FDD estimates $76,950–$102,800 to establish one territory, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee and a separate $7,500 training fee.

Learn the program and the business

Initial training combines preparation, business instruction and practical class experience. The FDD outlines 40 classroom hours and eight hours of on-the-job training, including instruction in the Tampa Bay area and remote sessions. Topics include business launch, sales, coaching and class implementation, followed by a site visit and sales calls.

The program also includes follow-up training weekly during the first month and monthly during months two through six. Youth fitness certification and scheduling-software instruction are part of the training outline. The owner and coaches must obtain the required Youth Fitness Certification; yoga and gymnastics instructors need the additional certifications for those programs.

Launch materials and continuing guidance

The franchisor provides a startup kit for authorized programming, access to operating and brand manuals, and initial marketing setup. The marketing team assists with a launch plan and establishes the designated website, social accounts and digital marketing resources.

Optional in-person opening assistance is available for an additional charge. After launch, owners can request advice on operating questions and developing the business. Owners remain responsible for hiring coaches, managing host-site relationships and delivering the classes reliably.

Take enrichment to the children

Stretch-n-Grow offers an owner a service that fits into existing childcare and education settings. Families gain access to movement programs without every class requiring a separate trip to a studio. Host organizations can add an enrichment option to their schedule.

Build around teaching and relationships

The home-based administrative model avoids the need to operate a dedicated classroom storefront. Several approved program types give owners ways to serve different interests while staying focused on children's movement and development.

This opportunity may fit someone who enjoys children, coaching and local sales. The owner's work connects two sides of the business: building relationships with directors and parents, and developing coaches who make classes engaging. Stretch-n-Grow supplies the program framework and training that support that work.

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