"Autism Care Therapy" and "ACT"
Autism Care Therapy (ACT) franchises operate practice management businesses providing in-home and in-center behavioral therapy services, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and parental/school training, to individuals with developmental disabilities under the ACT service marks. Franchisees must employ licensed providers such as BCBAs and therapists to deliver these services in compliance with state laws and regulations. The target market primarily consists of families of children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder seeking to improve social skills and independence.
Franchise Costs
7% system fee (royalty) + up to 3% brand fund (none currently) + $500/mo client intake fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 2 franchised locations open and operating for the entire 2024 FY
* Extracted Gross Sales data for the two franchised locations operating for the entire 2024 FY. Calculated the average and median gross revenue: ($7,100,904 + $3,396,584) / 2 = $5,248,744. The document explicitly states that Gross Sales amounts do not reflect cost of sales, operating expenses, or other costs or expenses, precluding the calculation of gross profit, net income, net profit, EBITDA, or estimated profit ranges.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How "Autism Care Therapy" and "ACT" Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 79% of Healthcare Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
"Autism Care Therapy" and "ACT" Current | $338K – $734K | $65K | 7.0% | 3 |
| Gameday Men's Health | $225K – $410K | $50K | 6.0% | 257 |
| ELLIE MENTAL HEALTH | $392K – $680K | $60K | 7.5% | 255 |
| Interim Healthcare | $156K – $239K | $75K | 5.5% | 226 |
| ASSISTING HANDS (UNIT) | $97K – $180K | $55K | 5.0% | 202 |
| Vital Care | $556K – $1.0M | $60K | 19.3% | 108 |
Healthcare Services Average 24 franchises | $215K – $473K | $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
Franchisee Contacts
3 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a "Autism Care Therapy" and "ACT" franchise ranges from $338,300 to $734,200. This includes a franchise fee of $65,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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