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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 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 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 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…
Read MoreSpecial Strong named one of Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s Top 100 Game Changers for 2022
Special Strong has been named one of Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s Top 100 Game Changers for 2022, an annual list of the world’s best franchise brands as chosen by the publication’s readers. Among other qualifiers, nominated brands were recognized as making an impact, serving their community, and creating an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs. Alesia Visconti, CEO…
Read MoreAs Featured On Franchise Wire
9 Franchises You Can Start in 6 Weeks or Less Another niche fitness brand with a home-based option is Special Strong. Clients who have special needs are trained at affiliate gym locations or at home. As a franchisee, you can own multiple territories, have limited competition and recurring revenue, and enjoy low overhead since there…
Read MoreAs Featured On Club Industry
[McKinney, TEXAS] – June 13th, 2022– Special Strong, a specialty fitness provider for individuals with mental, physical and cognitive challenges, is proud to announce a partnership with 24 Hour Fitness to serve adaptive fitness clients in their clubs throughout the United States. Special Strong franchise owners can utilize 24 Hour Fitness® locations, in their respective…
Read MoreSpecial Strong Champions Foundation Provides Access to Health and Wellness Programs for Special Needs Families
Special Strong announced this week that it has launched its “Special Strong Champions Foundation,” a non-profit organization that creates opportunities for special needs families in need of financial assistance to participate in specialized health and wellness programs to live a more independent and abundant life. “We’ve worked closely with a lot of families since starting…
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