G.L.O.M. Global franchise
2025 filing · June 9, 2025
G.L.O.M. Global at a glance
A provider of adult mental health residential care, transitional housing, residential substance abuse programs and outpatient clinics. At the end of 2024 there were 9 G.L.O.M. Global locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Industry
- Health and wellness
- Franchisor
- G.L.O.M. Global Franchising, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $147K–$718K
- A residential facility, transitional housing or substance abuse program
- Franchise fee
- $58,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 6%
- 6% of gross revenue, paid monthly, plus local advertising
- Brand fund
- Yes
- 2% of gross revenue or $2,000 a month, whichever is more, once the fund starts
- Renewal fee
- $5,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
Where it is
- US locations, 2024
- 9
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 9
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2022–2024
From G.L.O.M. Global Franchising, LLC’s 2025 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
G.L.O.M. Global among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | G.L.O.M. Global | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $432,000 | Costs more than 58% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $58,000 | Higher than 84% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6% | Higher than 35% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 9 | Fewer than 63% of franchises |
How much a G.L.O.M. Global franchise costs
Opening a residential facility, transitional housing or substance abuse program costs an estimated $146,500 to $717,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvements ($5,000 to $250,000) and insurance (3 months) ($18,000 to $81,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $58,000 | ||
| Traveling and Living Expenses while Training | $5,500 | $10,000 | |
| Real Property Rent and Security Deposits | $6,000 | $54,000 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $5,000 | $250,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Décor | $7,500 | $54,000 | |
| Equipment, TV, Cameras, and Other Supplies | $8,500 | $65,000 | |
| Computer and POS System | $3,000 | $4,000 | |
| Initial Inventory | $4,000 | $14,000 | |
| Licenses, Permits, and Certifications | $6,000 | $40,000 | |
| Insurance (3 Months) | $18,000 | $81,000 | |
| Signage | $2,500 | $7,500 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $5,000 | $25,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $7,500 | $30,000 | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $10,000 | $25,000 | |
| Total | $146,500 | $717,500 | |
Source: G.L.O.M. Global Franchising, LLC, 2025 filing, page 17
G.L.O.M. Global franchise fee
The franchise fee is $58,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: G.L.O.M. Global Franchising, LLC, 2025 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross revenue, paid monthly, plus local advertising. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross revenue or $2,000 a month, whichever is more, once the fund starts. |
| POS and Software Fees | Approximately $800 per month plus transaction costs |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Local Advertising | The greater of 2% of Gross Revenues or $2,000 per month |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: G.L.O.M. Global Franchising, LLC, 2025 filing, page 13
Other fees as filed, from pages 13–15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures G.L.O.M. Global 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: G.L.O.M. Global Franchising, LLC, 2025 filing, page 48
How G.L.O.M. Global compares
Of the 199 health and wellness franchises on this site, G.L.O.M. Global is the 48th cheapest to open and the 99th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | G.L.O.M. Global | Typical health and wellness brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $147K | $224K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $718K | $498K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $58K | $45K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| US locations | 9 | 10 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 125 of 199 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 199 brands in health and wellness franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 (0) | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: G.L.O.M. Global Franchising, LLC, 2025 filing, page 48
Who owns G.L.O.M. Global?
G.L.O.M. Global franchises are sold by G.L.O.M. Global Franchising, LLC.
From G.L.O.M. Global Franchising, LLC’s 2025 filing.
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: G.L.O.M. Global Franchising, LLC, 2025 filing, litigation on page 12, bankruptcy on page 12
G.L.O.M. Global filings
The figures on this page come from G.L.O.M. Global Franchising, LLC’s 2025 filing, issued June 9, 2025, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 filing | June 9, 2025 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2022–2024 |
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