SPECIAL STRONG
SPECIAL STRONG franchises provide virtual and on-site health and fitness services, including certified personal training, group fitness, aquatics, and nutrition services, to individuals of all ages with mental, physical, and/or cognitive challenges. Franchisees operate in defined protected territories using host locations such as gyms, private schools, and similar facilities. The business model involves franchising these specialized adaptive fitness services under strict standards and operations manuals provided by the franchisor.
Franchise Costs
8% royalty (tiered minimums, reduces to 7% at higher revenue) + 2% brand fund (min $400/mo) + $500/mo technology suite + $100-250/mo bookkeeping + $30-55/mo accounting software
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data for 5 franchised outlets open for the full calendar year 2024, as presented in Chart II - Franchisee Gross Revenue.
* Average Gross Revenue and Average Gross Profit calculated from Chart II (5 franchisee units, 2024 data). Median Gross Revenue, Revenue Top Quartile (highest individual revenue), and Revenue Bottom Quartile (lowest individual revenue) are derived from the individual franchisee Gross Revenue data due to the small sample size. Average Net Profit is estimated using the 'Net Operating Income With Imputed Fees' percentage from the Affiliate's 2024 P&L (68615.56 / 215665.95 = 31.816%) applied to the average franchisee Gross Revenue (174398.4 * 0.31816 = 55487.62). Best Guess Profit Low/High are estimated as +/- 15% of the estimated Average Net Profit due to the absence of specific expense ranges for franchisees.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How SPECIAL STRONG Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Specialized Fitness (ranked #3 of 35)
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SPECIAL STRONG Current | $85K – $103K | $47K | 8.0% | 9 |
| JAZZERCISE | $2K – $3K | $1K | 20.0% | 5,251 |
| F45 Training | $294K – $719K | $60K | 7.0% | 789 |
| Stretch Lab | $269K – $610K | $65K | 8.0% | 485 |
| Stretch Zone | $139K – $320K | $60K | 7.0% | 377 |
| BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL | $122K – $168K | $60K | 10.0% | 258 |
Specialized Fitness Average 35 franchises | $316K – $642K | $51K | 7.5% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 35 Specialized Fitness franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SPECIAL STRONG franchisees (2025 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
13 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a SPECIAL STRONG franchise ranges from $85,000 to $102,750. This includes a franchise fee of $47,250. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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