Special Strong franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Special Strong franchise fee is $47,250 and the total initial investment ranges from $85,000 to $102,750, with about $20,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Special Strong FDD.
What are the Special Strong franchise fees and investment?
The Special Strong franchise requires a franchise fee of $47,250 and a total initial investment of $85,000 to $102,750. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $47,250 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $85,000 to $102,750 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $20,000 |
| US locations | 10 |
| Industry | Fitness |
| Headquarters | McKinney, Texas |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Franchising since | 2020 |
How does the Special Strong investment compare with other fitness franchises?
Special Strong's minimum investment of $85,000 is at or below the median minimum investment of $202,548 across the 260 fitness franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 220 of the other 259 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $47,250 compares with an industry median of $42,500.
What should you verify in the Special Strong FDD?
Verify six parts of the Special Strong Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Special Strong discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Special Strong?
These fitness franchises have the closest minimum investment to Special Strong:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Tracy Anderson | $50,000 | $86,445 to $330,520 |
| R3VIVE | $75,000 | $82,650 to $332,000 |
| IM=X Pilates | $46,000 | $88,200 to $224,745 |
| Golf Envy | $45,000 | $81,500 to $157,500 |
| Divadance | $36,000 to $130,000 | $81,300 to $262,950 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Special Strong franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Special Strong franchise ranges from $85,000 to $102,750, including a franchise fee of $47,250, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Special Strong franchise?
Special Strong lists a minimum of about $20,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Special Strong locations are there?
Special Strong reported 10 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Special Strong been franchising?
Special Strong started offering franchises in 2020 after the company was founded in 2020.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Special Strong and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Special Strong. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.