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Special Strong Earns #54 in Entrepreneur “Top New and Emerging Franchises” 2023 Ranking
Special Strong has earned ranking #54 out of #500 in the 2023 Entrepreneur’s Top New and Emerging Franchises ranking, a list that recognizes the rising stars of the franchise world by honoring standout companies that have begun franchising within the past five years. According to Entrepreneur, the companies on this list are ranked based on…
Read MorePlanet Fitness in Katy Partners with Adaptive, Inclusive Fitness Program
Starting in May, Planet Fitness in Katy Ranch will partner with Special Strong—an adaptive fitness organization for people with mental, physical and cognitive challenges—to accommodate trainers and clients with its equipment and facilities. The first iteration of this partnership began in September with the Planet Fitness club in Conroe. The Planet Fitness club at Katy Ranch Crossing, located…
Read MoreSpecial Strong Presents Franchisee of the 2022 Year Award to Franchise Partners in West North Dallas
Special Strong is excited to congratulate Manju and Ojas Nivsarkar, recipients of the brand’s first “Franchisee of the Year” award. The husband and wife team operates Special Strong’s West North Dallas location. The award is based on net promoter score, revenue, and how well the franchisee reflects Special Strong’s core values and represents the brand.…
Read MoreInterview with Franchise Partners Teri Dunn and Tamara Ishee West Houston, Texas
Teri Dunn and Tamara Ishee adopted their daughter Abby when she was six weeks old and she’s been the backbone of their family ever since. Their desire to support their own community and provide more resources for Abby to stay engaged is what led to their decision to open their own Special Strong location. Tell…
Read MoreInterview with Franchise Partners Julia Santos and Marko Pavlovic of Mid South, Tennessee
When coworkers Julia Santos and Marko Pavlovic started thinking through options for pursuing a business endeavor together, they kept coming back to Special Strong. It’s a model they believe so strongly in that they became the first multi-unit franchisees, with locations in East and West Memphis. Tell me a bit about yourselves – what do…
Read MoreSpecial Strong Welcomes First Multi-Unit Franchisees with New Memphis Locations
Special Strong will celebrate the opening of two new franchise locations in East Memphis and West Memphis with grand opening celebrations in May of 2023 and May of 2024. Franchise owners Julia Santos and Marko Pavlovic work as colleagues at an area school for children with dyslexia. For the last several years they’ve been collaborating…
Read MoreSpecial Strong Helps Make Fitness More Accessible to People with Physical Challenges and Special Needs
CONROE, Texas – Planet Fitness Houston locations are now teamed up with Special Strong to pave the way for adaptive fitness. Adaptive fitness is personal training for those with disabilities, where workouts are adapted to the needs of the individual. It’s believed that many people living with disabilities do not know how to properly work out…
Read MoreSpecial Strong named Most Influential Adaptive Fitness Training Provider in Global 100 – 2023
Special Strong has been named “Most Influential Adaptive Fitness Training Provider” in the Global 100 – 2023 rankings. Global 100 provides a comprehensive overview of the firms and organizations that are leaders within their chosen areas of specialization. Each recognized program has received at least 24% of votes from the global readership, currently in excess…
Read MoreSpecial Strong launches Adaptive Aquatics training program for franchisees
Special Strong is pleased to announce that its new Adaptive Aquatics training program is now available to franchisees. First piloted in the League City, TX, Special Strong location, community demand for a local aquatics class was so high that the lessons became an immediate success. Recognizing an opportunity for other franchisees to offer something similar,…
Read MoreSpecial Strong awards $5,000 bonus to Kristin Miller through Franchise Referral Program
Special Strong has awarded a $5,000 bonus to community member Kristin Miller after her referral resulted in the newest Special Strong location in West Houston. Kristin Miller first heard about Special Strong through a community group she’s involved in, the Galveston-Houston Families Exploring Down Syndrome (GHFEDS). The group partnered with local franchise owner Mike Lutey…
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