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 Top New & Emerging Franchises list — marking the third time in four years the brand has made the cut. Additionally, Special Strong was named one of the Top 10 Hot Franchise Trends for 2025, further cementing its reputation as a standout in the industry.
This honor places Special Strong among a select group of high-performing franchises that began franchising within the last five years. Brands were evaluated based on key factors such as growth potential, brand strength, financial performance, and franchisees.
“This is the third time to receive this award. I am very grateful,” said Daniel Stein, Founder and CEO of Special Strong. “Like I’ve said the last two times, the reason we received this award is the same. As a team, we are obsessed with our core values, taking care of our franchisees, and helping our athletes live an abundant life. As long as we stay focused on that, we will continue to have success.”
Special Strong is currently experiencing record-breaking momentum. System-wide revenue is up, franchise expansion is accelerating, and the company recently relocated and grew its corporate office by 180%, reflecting the internal growth across leadership and operations.
Daniel added, quoting Patrick Lencioni: “When a team is rowing in the same direction, with trust and clarity, they can dominate any industry, in any market, against any competition — at any time.”
For more information about franchising opportunities or adaptive fitness services, visit www.specialstrong.com.
