Topstretching

What Topstretching does

Topstretching is a Dubai-based fitness company founded in September 2019 that operates ladies-only stretching and functional fitness studios, with primary operations in the UAE and a franchise network spanning Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine. The company's core offering centers on a proprietary methodology combining aerial stretching (AEROSTRETCHING®, using 300 kg-rated hammocks) and splits training (Split School, created by World Championship winners in rhythmic gymnastics), delivered alongside TRX, yoga, pilates, ballet, and functional classes. Its trainer base of 23 named professionals (mostly Russian gymnasts, ex-ballet dancers, and certified fitness experts) and an 11-member leadership team support operations across 5 ladies-only UAE studios (Dubai Marina, Downtown, Al Barsha, JBR Address 75th floor), one 25,000 sq ft mixed-gender facility (TOPGYM Palm Jumeirah), and an Abu Dhabi location at Yas Bay.

The technology stack is modest: a proprietary mobile application on iOS and Android for booking and pre-recorded online programs, and a proprietary CRM for franchisees, but no AI/ML components, third-party APIs, or SDK integrations are disclosed. The business model blends four revenue streams: (1) studio subscriptions and class packages (TOPDXB unlimited membership across 5 branches; trial classes at 100 AED with up to 25% same-day conversion discounts; 30-day activation, no-refund policy); (2) online app subscriptions with a 3-day free trial targeting 1.5 million members by 2025; (3) franchise licensing fees (300,000 ruble deposit, multi-year contract, with reported 4-8 month ROI and 250,000+ ruble monthly earnings for franchisees on 200 sq m studios); and (4) branded merchandise sold through the TOPSTRETCHING Store in franchise locations. Customer segments are predominantly women aged 20-55 in MENA, with secondary targeting of corporate clients (wellness/team building) and families (kids ballet, 16+). Co-founders German V Gussakovskiy (CEO) and Dmitriy Kanyuk lead a privately held company currently raising Series A funding; the company reports 500,000+ clients served, 1,000,000+ women in community, 90%+ offline retention, and zero closed branches through COVID-19, though no revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Topstretching

Legal name

TOPSTRETCHING FITNESS® stretching studio (Civil Company, Professional License No. 837956)

Website

https://topstretching.me

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Topstretching is a Dubai-based, ladies-only stretching and functional fitness studio chain operating five UAE locations plus a franchise network of 20 studios across four countries, serving women aged 20-55 with proprietary aerial stretching, splits, and TRX programs supported by a mobile app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fitness Studios

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerial Yoga & Specialty Yoga Modalities (HSADACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private 1:1 Yoga/Pilates & Small-Group Sessions (HSADACAI), Corporate/Workplace Wellness Coaching (HSADAGAL), Group Fitness, Personal Training & Wellness Coaching (EDALAIAE)

Keywords

• Ladies fitness studios
• Stretching training programs
• Functional fitness classes
• Aerial stretching classes
• Fitness franchise business

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Studio Memberships: Subscription-based memberships providing unlimited or limited access to studio classes including stretching, TRX, Aerostretching, yoga, pilates. Membership activation period is 30 days from purchase date.
2. Class-Based Packages: Trial classes, group membership packages, semi-private dual sessions, private sessions packages, and unlimited training packages over specified time periods.
3. Online App Subscriptions: Online fitness training application with pre-recorded programs and virtual training. 3-day free trial with subscription conversion. Lower user acquisition costs than offline.
4. Franchise Fees: Lump sum franchise fees including deposit and subsequent payments. Franchisees receive comprehensive business support including training, CRM, and marketing materials.
5. TOPSTRETCHING Store: Sale of branded clothes and accessories through franchise locations as additional revenue stream for franchisees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Topstretching operates a chain of ladies-only stretching and functional fitness studios offering specialized group classes including Aerostretching (aerial hammock stretching), Split School, TRX, yoga, pilates, ballet, and private training. The company complements its physical studios with an iOS/Android mobile app providing online stretching and functional fitness programs, and licenses its brand and operating system to franchise partners globally.

Product overview

TOPSTRETCHING is a multi-location fitness studio chain offering ladies-only stretching and functional training services across Dubai, UAE with 4 operating branches. The portfolio includes physical studio locations (Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Downtown, Al Barsha, JBR Address, Abu Dhabi), the TOPGYM mixed-facility on Palm Jumeirah, and digital products including the TOPSTRETCHING Online Fitness mobile app and online courses. Core services span Aerostretching, Split School, TRX Functional Training, Ballet, Yoga, and Private Classes. The company also operates a franchise model for studio expansion globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AEROSTRETCHING®: Aerial stretching program using hammocks for inverted training and flexibility development
• Split School
• TOPBODY
• TOPGYM
• TOPSTRETCHING Online Courses

Products and services

• TOPSTRETCHING Studios (Ladies-Only Fitness Studios) Chain of ladies-only stretching and functional fitness studios in UAE offering group classes including Aerostretching, Split School, TRX, Ballet, Yoga, Pilates, and Functional Training. Locations include Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, JBR Address (75th floor), Al Barsha, and Abu Dhabi Yas Bay.
• TOPSTRETCHING Online Fitness App Mobile application providing online stretching and functional fitness training programs for women, available on iOS and Android, featuring pre-recorded workouts ranging from 14 to 45 minutes, online class scheduling, and booking functionality.
• TOPSTRETCHING Franchise Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ customer retention rate in offline training programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TOPSTRETCHING CIScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Strategic partnership with founders of TOPSTRETCHING brand in CIS region (Russia, Belarus, Ukraine) to expand the stretching studio concept into Middle East and North Africa. This partnership enabled launching of TOPSTRETCHING ME franchise operations.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• ClassPass: Global fitness marketplace giving users access to multiple studios under a single subscription, with strong presence in MENA. Comparable to TOPSTRETCHING as a discovery and access layer for boutique fitness, and a potential distribution partner for its studio network.
• Glo: Online yoga, Pilates and mindfulness platform with a class library and subscription model. Comparable to TOPSTRETCHING's iOS/Android online app offering pre-recorded stretching and functional fitness programs on a freemium-to-subscription basis.
• AeroYoga: Pioneer of aerial-yoga hammock training originating in Spain with a franchised studio and trainer-certification model. Directly comparable to TOPSTRETCHING's AEROSTRETCHING® aerial-hammock format and franchise-based expansion of aerial yoga.

Direct peers

• F45 Training: Global functional-training franchise combining proprietary workouts, in-studio classes, and a franchise-driven rollout across MENA and beyond. Comparable on franchise-led expansion, trademarked class formats, and the hybrid online-plus-studio distribution model TOPSTRETCHING is pursuing.
• Stretch Zone: Franchise of practitioner-assisted stretching studios with proprietary practitioner methodology and recurring memberships. Closest comparable to TOPSTRETCHING on assisted-stretching category leadership, franchise-led scale, and trademarked methodology.
• Barry's: Premium boutique fitness brand combining signature in-studio classes with a digital/app offering and international franchise-style expansion. Comparable to TOPSTRETCHING's premium Dubai positioning, branded class formats, and online-to-offline extension.
• StretchLab: US-based assisted-stretching franchise operating a global network of studios offering 1:1 and small-group flexibility sessions. Directly comparable to TOPSTRETCHING's stretching-first, membership-driven studio model, though without ladies-only or aerial-hammock specialization.
• Club Pilates: Large US-based Pilates-focused franchise offering group reformer and mat classes on a recurring membership model. Comparable to TOPSTRETCHING on small-group mind-body class format, trademarked methodology, and aggressive franchise-led studio rollout.

Broad incumbents

• GymNation: UAE-headquartered low-cost premium gym operator with large-format facilities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Comparable to TOPSTRETCHING as a UAE fitness operator targeting volume memberships, though differentiated by price point and broader format.
• Fitness First Middle East: Large multi-format fitness chain operating premium gyms across UAE and the wider GCC. Comparable to TOPSTRETCHING as a UAE-headquartered fitness operator competing for the same female discretionary spend, though with broader, mixed-gender offerings rather than stretching specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/topstretching.me

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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