Able Autism Therapy Services Franchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
Analysis by FranchiseVerdict Research · Methodology
Able Autism Therapy Services is a healthcare franchise providing ABA therapy for children diagnosed with autism. Franchisees run the clinics, managing behavior analysts and technicians, therapy programs, and billing.
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Able Autism Therapy Services franchise requires a total initial investment of $143K – $614K, including a $40K franchise fee and an ongoing 5.0% royalty[2]. The 2024 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). FranchiseVerdict grade: C (Average), an editorial assessment, not investment advice. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified · figures per the 2024 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $143K – $614K
- 28th pct Healthcare
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 2 outlets
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- 4th pct Healthcare
- Units
- 2
- 5th pct Healthcare
- SBA charge-off
- N/A
Quick verdict · Healthcare · color = vs category peers
Green = favorable by >10% vs Healthcare avg · No shading = within ±10% · Red = unfavorable by >10% · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Bottom line
- COSTTotal investment $143K – $614K including a $40K franchise fee, 5.0% ongoing royalty.
- RETURNS"Because we are a new franchisor, our total revenue in the prior fiscal year was $0."
- RISKVerdict C (Average), verdict score 41/100 (higher is better).
- DATANo Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
Corporate structure & franchisor financials
- Legal entity
- Able Autism Therapy Services Franchise, LLC
- Parent company
- None
- Predecessor
- None
- Prior franchisor entity
- CEO title
- CEO/Founder
- Idris Demirci
- Incorporated in
- Georgia
- HQ
- 6445 Shiloh Rd, Ste D, Alpharetta, GA 30005
- Auditor
- Naper CPA Group (Omar Alouaimi, CPA)
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $0
- Most recent fiscal year
Affiliated brands
- company does
Other brands the franchisor or its parent operates (Item 1).
Overview
About
- CEO
- Idris Demirci
- Headquarters
- Georgia
- Founded
- 2023
- FDD year
- 2024
- States available
- 1
Can you afford it, and what does the money buy?
Entry cost runs 9% below the typical healthcare franchise.
Source: FDD 2024 · Items 5–7
Full Item 7 breakdown17 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Feenot refundable | $40K | $40K | |
| Rent and Lease Security Deposit | $20K | $40K | |
| Utilities | $200 | $500 | |
| Leasehold Improvementsnot refundable | $25K | $375K | |
| Market Introduction Programnot refundable | $2K | $6K | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipmentnot refundable | $10K | $50K | |
| Computer Systemsnot refundable | $1K | $4K | |
| Insurancenot refundable | $1K | $5K | |
| Signagenot refundable | $1K | $5K | |
| Office Expensesnot refundable | $2K | $3K | |
| Inventory, Uniformsnot refundable | $1K | $2K | |
| BHCOE Certification, Licenses and Permitsnot refundable | $2K | $5K | |
| Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.)not refundable | $2K | $3K | |
| Travel, lodging and meals for initial trainingnot refundable | $2K | $5K | |
| Additional funds (for first 3 months)not refundable | $35K | $70K | |
| Additional initial franchise fees (MUDA)not refundable | $30K | $120K | |
| Business planning and miscellaneous expenses (MUDA)not refundable | $1K | $5K | |
| Total initial investment | $174K | $739K |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $143K – $614K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $35K – $70K
- Middle of category vs category
- Franchise fee
- $40K – $40K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- percentage · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 1.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 6.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 5.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 1.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $250 |
| Training fee | $550 |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $0 |
| Inventory (initial) | $1K – $2K |
| Total fee load | 6.0% of rev |
ROI & LBO modelsSingle-unit · 25-unit portfolio · editable
Able Autism Therapy Services did not disclose financial performance in FDD Item 19. The ROIC and return models require Item 19 revenue. Without it all inputs are estimates. You can still run the calculator with your own assumptions by entering an expected revenue figure.
Returns model · single-unit ROIC
What would one Able Autism Therapy Services unit return on the cash you put in?
Unlevered ROIC · per unit
Estimated return on your total franchise investment, before any debt financing.
33%
Within the 30–60% "attractive franchise" band
These models are for research and scenario planning only. Not investment advice. Actual results depend on your specific location, management, and market conditions. Consult a franchise attorney and accountant before signing any franchise agreement.
Item 19 · Source: 2024 FDD
Financial Performance
"Because we are a new franchisor, our total revenue in the prior fiscal year was $0."
Operator outlook
What the numbers say
Data-driven interpretation of this brand's financial disclosures, fee structure, and system trajectory.
Fee burden
Total ongoing fee load of 6.0% — below the Healthcare average of 8.8%.
Disclosure
Franchisor chose not to disclose financial performance representations. You will need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Source: FDD Item 19 financial performance representations and publicly filed FDD data. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Verify all figures with the franchisor and current franchisees before making any investment decision.
vs Healthcare averages
How Able Autism Therapy Services Compares
Is the system healthy?
Source: FDD 2024 · Item 20
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 2
- Opened
- 1
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Terminated
- 0
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 2
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 0%
- vs corporate-owned
3-year detail · Item 20
- Opened (3yr)
- 0
- Closed (3yr)
- 0
- Terminated (3yr)
- 0
- Non-renewed (3yr)
- 0
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Reacquired (3yr)
- 0
- Franchisor bought back
Last reporting year only, multi-year history not disclosed in this brand's FDD.
Item 12 · 1 state reported
The Territory Map
FDD Item 12 reports the state count, but the specific list isn't in our current data. The map will appear once we re-extract from the FDD or enough franchisee contacts are available.
1
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
What could kill this investment?
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA · FDD Items 3, 21
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 4, 8, 16, 21
Risk & Legal
Micro-franchise with unproven system, no financial transparency, questionable franchisor stability, and insufficient operating units to validate viability.
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation disclosed
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Naper CPA Group (Omar Alouaimi, CPA)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: Yes
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 41 / 100 verdict
- 01MINOROnly 2 units in system with unknown growth trajectory suggests minimal scale and unproven franchise model
- 02MINORNo Item 19 financial disclosure (avg revenue/net income) prevents ROI validation and raises transparency concerns
- 03HIGHGoing Concern status is False, indicating potential financial instability at franchisor level
- 04MEDWide investment range ($143.2K–$613.5K) with no disclosed average revenue creates unpredictable unit economics
- 05MED5% royalty on undisclosed sales base cannot be evaluated for true cost burden
- 06MINORTwo-unit system provides insufficient performance data to assess franchisee success rates
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
What are you signing up for?
Ongoing fees run about 6.0% of sales (royalty + ad fund), before rent and labor.
Source: FDD 2024 · Items 11, 12, 17
FDD Items 12, 15, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Territory type | exclusive |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | Yes |
| Territory population | 100,000 |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Non-compete (miles)ℹ | 5 mi |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Transfer requires consent | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Termination groundsℹ | 1 |
| Curable defaultsℹ | 2 |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Arbitration location | Alpharetta, Georgia (franchisor's headquarters) |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Georgia |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation disclosed
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 27 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 19 hrs
- Training location
- Alpharetta, GA or Franchisee's location
- Ongoing training
- Optional
- Time to open
- 9 mo
- From signing to launch
- Site selection
- franchisee proposes, franchisor approves within 30 days
- Franchisor financing
- Not offered
- Item 10
- POS system
- Practice Management Software Platform (POS/CRM), Microsoft Office Suite, ADP Payroll, QuickBooks
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Practice Management Software Platform (POS/CRM), Microsoft Office Suite, ADP Payroll, QuickBooks
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Able Autism Therapy Services franchise?
The total investment to open a Able Autism Therapy Services franchise ranges from $143K – $614K, with an initial franchise fee of $40K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Able Autism Therapy Services franchise owners earn?
Able Autism Therapy Services does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Item 19 in the Able Autism Therapy Services FDD?
The FDD section where a franchisor may disclose financial performance of its outlets. Disclosure is optional and formats vary; figures are typically gross sales, which is revenue before expenses, not profit. FranchiseVerdict extracts these figures directly from the Able Autism Therapy Services FDD and qualifies whose outlets they describe.
What is Able Autism Therapy Services's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Able Autism Therapy Services (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Able Autism Therapy Services franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Able Autism Therapy Services has 2 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 2 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Able Autism Therapy Services a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Able Autism Therapy Services as a C-grade franchise with a verdict score of 41 out of 100 (higher is better), based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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