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MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY WHILE BUILDING A BUSINESS THAT PROVIDES FOR YOUR FAMILY
Own an adaptive fitness franchise serving people of all abilities, a market most providers ignore. No facility to open, full training included.
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No pressure • No expectations
30+
Locations nationwide
15+
States and growing
2,000+
Certified trainers nationwide
10,000+
Adaptive athletes & families impacted
A Franchise That Makes A Real Difference
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with special needs?
Special Strong is a franchise opportunity that aligns financial success with the calling to serve your community. If you've ever dreamed of work that matters as much as it earns, this is it.
Built By Someone Who Lived It
By age 21, Daniel Stein had been diagnosed with a learning disability, mood disorder, and autoimmune disease. Exercise changed everything for him, and that experience became the foundation of Special Strong, a nationally recognized adaptive fitness franchise built to help others do the same.
We have a heart for a global impact. Anyone that has a mental, physical, or cognitive challenge, that's who we serve. We see both worlds coming together, where a son with autism is in the same gym as you, working out. That's what truly redefining disabilities looks like.
Daniel Stein
Founder & CEO, Special Strong
Why Franchise With Special Strong?
Special Strong is a fitness franchise built around one community, people of all abilities who've been left out of traditional fitness. By joining, you become part of:
A Flexible, Low-Overhead Model
No facility or equipment purchases needed, so overhead stays low. Train on-site, at home, or virtually and scale affordably with multi-territory discounts.
A Faith-Driven Community
Guided by Biblical principles and a people-over-profit mindset, our culture is shaped by faith, integrity, and generosity, measuring success by lives transformed.
Full Support & Training
We manage your local digital marketing and lead generation, and provide full adaptive fitness certification training for all staff, even without prior fitness experience.
A Proven System You Don't Have To Build
You're not starting from scratch. Every owner runs on our trademarked CBSE Adaptive Fitness® model, a nationally accredited, evidence-based system already proven across thousands of athletes.
Nationally accredited, evidence-based curriculum
Built from 100+ years of combined expertise
Informed by PT, OT, neurology & exercise science
2,000+ trainers certified nationwide
Trainers fully certified and background-checked
Be Part of the Most Recognized Franchise in Adaptive Fitness
Why Our Owners Chose Special Strong?
Mike Lutey
Special Strong Owner in Texas
“Special Strong has been a life-changing experience for me. I finally found something extremely rewarding both professionally and financially. The hands-on and fully available support has been incredibly helpful in making my franchise a success. This is a great company, full of amazing people and tremendous leadership!”
Manju Nivsarkar
Special Strong Owner in Texas
“Before joining Special Strong, I felt burnt out as a service provider in the ABA field. I came across Special Strong and instantly knew that this was my calling. Fast forward and I am living my dreams! The team is more than a team ... we are a family that truly cares about one another. The support they offer is unmatched and made me feel good about my decision on day.”
Francisco Poloni
Special Strong Owner in Arizona
"Special Strong was a choice I knew. Every day when I wake up, I'm making a difference in somebody's life. I get to have value and purpose. We're changing lives and seeing individuals become more independent and lead a more abundant life. We chose Special Strong because their core values are rooted in scripture, and we want to glorify God in everything we do."
Frequently Asked Questions
Franchising With Special Strong Is More Than A Business Decision
We know the weight of this decision, and we'll provide everything you need to feel confident and excited at every step. We're grateful for your heart to serve others.
