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Arubah
Arubah franchises provide outpatient mental and emotional health therapeutic support services using an all-inclusive approach for both therapists and clients, with a primary focus on serving the unseen and ignored populations. The business targets growing markets such as autistic children and young adults seeking to improve their quality of life in the competitive behavioral health sector. Franchisees operate under the Arubah brand, with investment options for single units or multi-unit developments.
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Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 1% brand fund + $275/mo software subscription
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Arubah dives into the exploding behavioral health niche, zeroing in on overlooked groups like autistic kids and young adults craving better lives. This fresh 2025 FDD from Minneapolis paints a picture of a lean operation with early momentum across its handful of spots—but skips Item 19 earnings data entirely. What does that silence say about real-world viability in a cutthroat therapy market?
Item 7 lays out a surprisingly accessible entry: total investment $44,390-$69,617, kicked off by a $25,000 franchise fee. Ongoing hits include 7% royalties, 1% brand fund, and a $275/month software sub. That low ceiling stands out for healthcare services, where many peers demand six figures upfront, letting you test waters without mortgaging the farm. Multi-unit options exist, but single-unit focus keeps it franchisee-friendly for first-timers eyeing emotional health support.
System maturity lags: just 4 franchised locations plus 4 corporate, up 33% from 3 franchised in 2023, with 2 new units projected. No Item 19 means zero revenue or profit benchmarks, a glaring gap forcing reliance on gut feel or FDD Item 20's vague growth trends. For buyers, the bargain price tempts, but tiny footprint screams high risk—33% growth is nice, yet scaling unproven therapy in competitive behavioral health could falter without hard earnings proof.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How Arubah Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 83% of Healthcare Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arubah Current | $44K – $70K | $25K | 7.0% | 4 |
| Gameday Men's Health | $225K – $410K | $50K | 6.0% | 257 |
| ELLIE MENTAL HEALTH | $392K – $680K | $60K | 7.5% | 255 |
| ASSISTING HANDS (UNIT) | $98K – $181K | $55K | 5.0% | 232 |
| Interim Healthcare | $156K – $239K | $75K | 5.5% | 226 |
| Vital Care | $556K – $1.0M | $60K | 19.3% | 108 |
Healthcare Services Average 24 franchises | $217K – $492K | $58K | 6.8% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 24 Healthcare Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
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Unlock location growth dataDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a Arubah franchise ranges from $44,390 to $69,617. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.