Special Strong charges a royalty fee of 8.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Special Strong franchise is approximately 10.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $500/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Special Strong has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Special Strong franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Special Strong offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Special Strong currently operates 10 locations (2025 FDD) (9 franchised, 1 company-owned). The system grew by 25.0% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 12.6%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Special Strong is 10.0% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Special Strong FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the average gross sales per unit is $174K.

The initial franchise agreement term for Special Strong is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Special Strong's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 20 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Special Strong's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Special Strong provides 128 hours of initial training (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a quarterly basis.

Special Strong does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.