How much revenue does a SPECIAL STRONG franchise make?

According to the 2026 FDD, the average gross revenue for a SPECIAL STRONG franchise is $181,513.19. The median revenue is $179,280.6.

How many SPECIAL STRONG franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, SPECIAL STRONG has 20 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2020.

Can you get an SBA loan for a SPECIAL STRONG franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for SPECIAL STRONG franchises. Historical data shows 3 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for SPECIAL STRONG franchisees, with an average loan amount of $93,333. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is SPECIAL STRONG a good franchise to buy?

SPECIAL STRONG shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

SPECIAL STRONG

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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.

Locations

$90K–$129K

Investment

Since 2020

Franchising

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$47,250

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$89,750 – $129,350

Low: $89,750High: $129,350

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

8.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$2,230 – $2,805

Item 6 of FDD

8% royalty (tiered to 7% at higher revenue) + 2% brand fund (min. $400/mo) + $2,000/mo Strong Growth Platform fee + $200-750/mo bookkeeping + $30-55/mo accounting software

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Average Net Income

Data Based On: 7 franchised locations (6 operating in one territory each, 1 operating in two territories) for the 2025 calendar year.

* Calculated average gross revenue, median gross revenue, revenue top quartile, revenue bottom quartile, and average net income from the data of 7 franchised locations (6 operating in one territory each, 1 operating in two territories) presented in Part I and Part II of Item 19 for the 2025 calendar year. 'Net Operating Income' is treated as 'Net Income' based on its definition in note 11, which states it's Gross Revenue minus Total Operating Expenses, and note 12 specifies it excludes items like depreciation, amortization, interest, and taxes.

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	$90K – $129K	$47K	8.0%	20
JAZZERCISE	$2K – $3K	$1K	20.0%	5,251
Orangetheory	$765K – $1.1M	$60K	8.0%	1,209
F45 Training	$294K – $719K	$60K	7.0%	789
Stretch Lab	$269K – $610K	$65K	8.0%	485
Stretch Zone	$139K – $320K	$60K	7.0%	377
Specialized Fitness Average 35 franchises	$312K – $634K	$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.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SPECIAL STRONG franchisees (2025 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$93,333

Total Volume

$0.3M

Default Rate

0.0%

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

32 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a SPECIAL STRONG franchise ranges from $89,750 to $129,350. This includes a franchise fee of $47,250. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.