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title: "Helen Martin Awarded Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/2c09777f-9a25-4d46-9c0b-697b4e57c5c0
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20230308_helen_martin_awarded_franchisee_of_the_year_by_international_franchise_asso.html
category: "Fitness"
industry: "Fitness"
published: 2023-03-08T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:35:15.752Z
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# Helen Martin Awarded Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association

**TL;DR:** Helen Martin was awarded Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association for her work with Stretch Zone. The award recognizes outstanding performance and contributions to the franchise business model.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-03-08. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20230308_helen_martin_awarded_franchisee_of_the_year_by_international_franchise_asso.html).*

## Story

“I am extremely honored to be recognized for growing a brand I am so passionate about. Serving multiple communities and showing them what Stretch Zone has to offer, from our certified practitioners to our patented strapping system, has been so rewarding since first joining the brand almost 10 years ago,” said Martin. “Being an active member in Stretch Zone’s franchise family has only influenced my desire to help other franchisees within the system, and I can’t wait for what’s ahead for the brand that’s backed by such inspiring individuals.”

The Franchisee of the Year Award, sponsored by IFA’s partner Paychex, recognizes leading franchise owners from IFA member brands whose outstanding performance and contributions help protect, enhance, and promote the franchise business model. Nominated by their parent company, individuals are selected for their service to their communities, fostering a strong and vibrant workforce, opening the doors for career growth and entrepreneurship, and supporting their fellow franchisees.

“Franchisee of the Year recipients represent the best in franchising,” said Matthew Haller, president and CEO of the International Franchise Association. “This is the highest honor IFA awards to individual franchisees, and local business owners like Helen exemplify the power of franchising and its positive contributions to communities around the world.”

After spending nearly a decade with the brand, Helen has secured her space as one of the strongest franchise owners within the Stretch Zone franchise system and fitness industry. Helen owns and operates locations to assist people in need of mobility assistance while also managing additional locations to ensure the success of her fellow franchisees. The impact she has made has proven that she is a vital member of the Stretch Zone team.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Fitness (sector)
- fitness industry (topic)
- IFA (company)
- Matt Haller (person)
- franchise award (topic)
- franchisee recognition (topic)
- Stretch Zone (company)
- Paychex (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20230308_helen_martin_awarded_franchisee_of_the_year_by_international_franchise_asso.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/2c09777f-9a25-4d46-9c0b-697b4e57c5c0).