Able Autism Therapy Services franchise
2024 filing · November 15, 2024
Able Autism Therapy Services at a glance
An ABA therapy center providing applied behavior analysis for children with autism. At the end of 2023 there were 2 Able Autism Therapy Services locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Industry
- Education
- Franchisor
- Able Autism Therapy Services Franchise, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchising since
- 2024
- Franchisor based in
- Alpharetta, Georgia
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $143K–$614K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $40,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 5%
- 5% of gross sales, paid monthly
- Brand fund
- 1%
- 1% of gross sales, paid monthly
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected
- Protected territory
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2023
- 2
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 2
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2021–2023
Support and records
- Initial training
- 2 programs
- Initial training: 27 hours in class and 19 on the job; Additional franchisee training: 30 hours in class and 15 on the job
- Lawsuits disclosed
- None
- Bankruptcy disclosed
- None
- Latest filing
- Nov 15, 2024
- 2024 filing
From Able Autism Therapy Services Franchise, LLC’s 2024 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Able Autism Therapy Services among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Able Autism Therapy Services | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $378,350 | Costs more than 52% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $40,000 | Lower than 46% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 5% | Lower than 69% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 2 | Fewer than 82% of franchises |
How much a Able Autism Therapy Services franchise costs
Opening one Able Autism Therapy Services costs an estimated $143,200 to $613,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvements ($25,000 to $375,000) and additional funds (for first 3 months) ($35,000 to $70,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $40,000 | ||
| Rent and Lease Security Deposit | $20,000 | $40,000 | |
| Utilities | $200 | $500 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $25,000 | $375,000 | |
| Market Introduction Program | $2,000 | $6,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment | $10,000 | $50,000 | |
| Computer Systems | $1,000 | $4,000 | |
| Insurance | $1,000 | $5,000 | |
| Signage | $1,000 | $5,000 | |
| Office Expenses | $1,500 | $3,000 | |
| Inventory, Uniforms | $1,000 | $2,000 | |
| BHCOE Certification, Licenses and Permits | $2,000 | $5,000 | |
| Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.) | $1,500 | $3,000 | |
| Travel, lodging and meals for initial training | $2,000 | $5,000 | |
| Additional funds (for first 3 months) | $35,000 | $70,000 | |
| Total | $143,200 | $613,500 | |
Source: Able Autism Therapy Services Franchise, LLC, 2024 filing, page 18
Able Autism Therapy Services franchise fee
The franchise fee is $40,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Able Autism Therapy Services Franchise, LLC, 2024 filing, page 13
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 5% of gross sales, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1% of gross sales, paid monthly. |
| Tech Fee | $250 per Month |
| Transfer fee | $10,000 plus any broker fees and other out-of-pocket costs we incur |
| Replacement/Additional Training fee | Currently, $550 per person, per day |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Able Autism Therapy Services Franchise, LLC, 2024 filing, page 14
Other fees as filed, from pages 14–16. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Able Autism Therapy Services does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Able Autism Therapy Services Franchise, LLC, 2024 filing, page 42
How Able Autism Therapy Services compares
Of the 221 education franchises on this site, Able Autism Therapy Services is the 128th cheapest to open and the 165th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Able Autism Therapy Services | Typical education brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $143K | $120K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $614K | $228K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $40K | $42K | $40K |
| Royalty | 5% | 7% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 2 | 15 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 148 of 221 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 221 brands in education franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: Able Autism Therapy Services Franchise, LLC, 2024 filing, page 43
Who owns Able Autism Therapy Services?
Able Autism Therapy Services franchises are sold by Able Autism Therapy Services Franchise, LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From Able Autism Therapy Services Franchise, LLC’s 2024 filing, page 9.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Able Autism Therapy Services Franchise, LLC, 2024 filing, litigation on page 13, bankruptcy on page 13
Able Autism Therapy Services filings
The figures on this page come from Able Autism Therapy Services Franchise, LLC’s 2024 filing, issued November 15, 2024, on record with the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 filing | November 15, 2024 | Minnesota | Costs, fees and locations, 2021–2023 |
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