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Special Strong Celebrates Historic Franchise Renewal with First Franchise Owner, Mike Lutey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 6, 2025 Special Strong Celebrates Historic Franchise Renewal with First Franchise Owner, Mike Lutey Allen, TX — Special Strong, the nation’s leading adaptive fitness franchise for individuals with mental, physical, and cognitive challenges, proudly announces that its very first franchise owner, Mike Lutey, has renewed his franchise agreement for another 10 years…
Read MoreSpecial Strong Appoints Bradley Taylor as Chief Development Officer
Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 1st, 2025 Special Strong Appoints Bradley Taylor as Chief Development Officer Allen, TX – Special Strong, a leading adaptive fitness franchise dedicated to empowering individuals of all abilities, is proud to announce the appointment of Bradley Taylor as Chief Development Officer. Bradley previously served as Vice President of Franchise Development for…
Read MoreSpecial Strong Celebrates Renewal of Second Franchisee, Manju Nivsarkar
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 22, 2025 Special Strong Celebrates Renewal of Second Franchisee, Manju Nivsarkar Allen, TX – Special Strong proudly announces that Manju Nivsarkar, the company’s second franchise owner of Special Strong West North Dallas, has renewed her franchise agreement after five successful years of business. Manju’s journey with Special Strong began with no background…
Read MoreChrissy Gust Is Proof That Purpose Drives Growth
Chrissy Gust hasn’t even held her grand opening yet, and she’s already expanding. When she first discovered Special Strong through a Facebook ad, it felt like divine timing. “I could not have orchestrated any of this,” Chrissy said. “This is totally God directing me. It’s like everything is being handed to me on a platter.…
Read MoreSpecial Strong Welcomes Brad Taylor as Vice President of Franchise Development
Special Strong Welcomes Brad Taylor as Vice President of Franchise Development May 26, 2025 – Dallas, TX – Special Strong, the nation’s leading adaptive fitness franchise, is proud to announce the appointment of Brad Taylor as Vice President of Franchise Development. With more than 20 years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry, Brad joins the organization with a proven track…
Read MoreSpecial Strong Recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as One of 2025’s Top New & Emerging Franchises
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Special Strong Recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as One of 2025’s Top New & Emerging Franchises Allen, TX – May 23, 2025 – Special Strong, a leading adaptive fitness franchise based in Allen, Texas, has once again earned national recognition from Entrepreneur Magazine. Out of over 1,500 franchise brands evaluated, Special Strong ranked #137 on the 2025…
Read MoreAs Featured On Franchising.com – Special Strong to Open Location in San Diego
Special Strong is proud to announce its newest franchise, opening in San Diego on June 1, 2025. Partners Sana Firdose, the franchise is owned and operated by a dynamic trio of women entrepreneurs: Sana Firdose, Deepa Balusamy, and Umama Khan. In addition to the San Diego location, the partners have secured two additional territories, furthering…
Read MoreSpecial Strong Relocates Headquarters to Allen, TX Amid Rapid National Expansion
Allen, TX – April 9, 2025 – Special Strong, the nation’s leading fitness franchise for children and adults with special needs, is proud to announce the relocation of its corporate headquarters from McKinney to Allen, Texas. This move comes as a direct result of unprecedented growth and the need to support an expanding team and…
Read MoreSpecial Strong Appoints Fred Gamble as Franchise Support & Adaptive Training Manager
Special Strong Appoints Fred Gamble as Franchise Support & Adaptive Training Manager McKinney, TX – March 2025 – Special Strong, a pioneering organization dedicated to providing adaptive fitness training for individuals with mental, physical, and cognitive challenges, proudly announces the appointment of Fred M. Gamble as its new Franchise Support & Adaptive Training Manager. With over…
Read MorePassing the Torch: How Joe Pahnke Stepped Into a Legacy of Strength and Service
In 2016, Daniel Stein and his wife launched a fitness program that looked nothing like the rest of the industry. They weren’t focused on image or ego. They wanted to serve people who had been overlooked. These were individuals with mental, physical, and cognitive challenges. What began in McKinney, Texas, with a few clients and…
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