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Special Strong, by the numbers

Every figure below comes from real financed deals — what buyers paid, where, and how the loans performed.

SBA Franchise Directory: listed ✓ (identifier S5517)

4 deals since 2020 · typical deal $135K

4

Deals since 2020

$135K

Typical deal

4

Deals since FY2025

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Too few deals to score risk

Special Strong has 4 SBA deals on record — real financing history, but too few to score a failure rate you should trust. Underwrite the location and the FDD.

What buyers pay for Special Strong

Most Special Strong deals financed between $132K and $135K. Above $135K, you're paying more than 75% of buyers did — make the seller earn it.

Monthly payment (10-yr)
$1,996
Down payment (10%)
$15K
Cash to close (all-in)
$19K

Estimates at today's rates and standard 7(a) terms. Not a loan offer.

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Credit score

Available cash (you'll need ~$19K)

Experience

Recent financings

  • Extra Special Fitness, LLC in Millersville, PA — $135K (2025) · Hanover Community Bank
  • SteadFast Steps in Motion, LLC in Waco, TX — $135K (2025) · Hanover Community Bank
  • FAITH & FITNESS LLC in Wildomar, CA — $132K (2025) · Zions Bank, A Division of
  • FAITH & FITNESS LLC in Wildomar, CA — $13K (2025) · Zions Bank, A Division of

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Who funds Special Strong — and where

Every dot is a financed Special Strong — 4 mapped.

Financed Special Strong locations — list all 4 as text

Top lenders for this brand

  1. 1.Zions Bank, A Division of(2)
  2. 2.Hanover Community Bank(2)

Most active states

  1. 1.California (2 loans)
  2. 2.Pennsylvania (1 loans)
  3. 3.Texas (1 loans)

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Common questions

How much does a Special Strong cost to buy or open?

The typical deal for Special Strong is $135K across 4 transactions since 2020. With the SBA's 10% minimum down payment, that points to roughly $15K of buyer cash on a typical deal.

How risky is Special Strong?

Special Strong has 4 SBA loans on record since 2020 — too few to score a reliable failure rate. Judge the unit economics and the franchisor's disclosure document, not a small sample.

Can I finance a Special Strong with an SBA loan?

Yes — Special Strong has been SBA-financed 4 times since FY2025, which means it clears the SBA Franchise Directory requirement regularly. Confirm current listing before signing an LOI.

Buying a Special Strong franchise

Most Special Strong buyers finance the purchase or build-out with an SBA 7(a) loan — up to 90% of the cost with roughly 10% down. The typical Special Strong deal financed for $135K, which points to about $15K of buyer cash on a typical purchase. Special Strong is listed in the SBA Franchise Directory (identifier S5517), so it's eligible to finance today — confirm current listing with your lender before the LOI. See the lenders that already fund Special Strong — a bank that knows the brand approves faster — or pre-qualify for financing to see your likely loan size first.

AI summary

This profile summarizes public SBA financing activity for Special Strong — lender activity, typical loan sizes, financing history, and risk and failure signals where available — via CapBench SBA Intelligence. CapBench is not a lender.

Source: CapBench SBA Intelligence, based on public SBA, lender, franchise, FDIC, and related records. CapBench is not a lender and does not guarantee financing.

Agent summary

This page summarizes public SBA 7(a) financing for Special Strong — typical deal size, the lenders that fund the brand, geography, and failure-rate context — from CapBench SBA Intelligence. Special Strong is confirmed in the SBA Franchise Directory here; CapBench is not a lender and does not sell franchises.

  • 4 SBA 7(a) deals since 2020
  • $135K typical deal
  • 4 deals since FY2025
  • Too few deals to score a reliable failure rate
  • SBA Franchise Directory: listed (identifier S5517)
  • Top lenders: Zions Bank, A Division of, Hanover Community Bank

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Data freshness:
SBA records through 2026-05-31; FDIC through 2026-03-31; page updated 2026-06-18.
Sources:
Public SBA 7(a) loan records; FDIC institution data (BankFind); CapBench lender and franchise enrichment.
Canonical:
https://www.capbench.com/franchises/special-strong
API:
https://www.capbench.com/api/public/franchises/special-strong
Methodology:
Sources & methodology
  • Informational only — CapBench does not confirm this entity is for sale, eligible for SBA financing, or approved by any lender.
  • Figures come from public records and CapBench methodology; verify before relying on them.
  • Financing figures are historical SBA loan records, not a current offer or franchise availability. Confirm SBA Franchise Directory listing with your lender before an LOI.

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CapBench analysis of public lending records, FY2020–present. Charge-off rate measured on the FY2020–23 cohort. Not affiliated with Special Strong.

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