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How Much Does a Special Strong Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Special Strong franchise costs between $85,000 and $102,750 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $47,250.

$85,000

Minimum Investment

$102,750

Maximum Investment

$47,250

Franchise Fee

Special Strong Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $47,250

Fee Range $25,000 – $55,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $47,250

Special Strong Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Special Strong franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $47,250

Initial Franchise Fee Lump sum · Upon signing of Franchise Agreement $47,250

Real Estate $0

Equipment & Assets $2,000 – $3,500

Vehicle Wrap Lump sum · When invoiced $1,500 – $2,500

Office Equipment, Software and Supplies Lump sum or lease installment payments · Upon purchase of equipment or licensing of software $500 – $1,000

Training $250 – $1,500

Costs related to Initial Training Varies · Before beginning operations and as incurred $250 – $1,500

Working Capital & Reserves $10,000 – $15,000

Additional Funds (3 months) 10, Varies · Varies $10,000 – $15,000

Other Costs $25,500 – $35,500

Grand Opening Marketing& Launch Varies · Before beginning operations and as incurred $10,000 – $15,000

Initial Marketing and Promotions Varies $10,000 – $12,500

Initial Marketing Kit As arranged · As arranged $3,500 – $4,500

Insurance Lump sum · Before beginning operations $1,500 – $2,500

Miscellaneous Expenses Varies $500 – $1,000

Total Estimated Investment $85,000 – $102,750

How Does Special Strong Compare to Other Health & Wellness Franchises?

Special Strong's minimum investment of $85,000 is below the Health & Wellness industry median. The median minimum investment for Health & Wellness franchises is $241,400.

$85,000

Special Strong Min

$241,400

Health & Wellness Median Min

$102,750

Special Strong Max

$521,842

Health & Wellness Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Special Strong?

The total startup cost for a Special Strong franchise ranges from $85,000 to $102,750, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Other Costs at $25,500 to $35,500.

How much is the Special Strong franchise fee?

The Special Strong franchise fee is $47,250, with a range of $25,000 to $55,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Special Strong a good investment?

Special Strong requires a total franchise investment of $85,000 to $102,750 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 59/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Special Strong franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Special Strong franchise owner make?

Special Strong's 2025 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.