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"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.
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Franchise Costs
7% royalty + up to 3% ad fund + $500/mo technology fee + $500/mo client intake fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 5 franchised outlets open and operating for the entire 12-month period ended December 31, 2025, providing Annual Paid Net Claims data (equivalent to Gross Sales).
* Average gross revenue and median gross revenue are from Table 2 'Statement of Annual Paid Net Claims' for 'Franchised Outlets'. This figure is noted to be equivalent to 'Gross Sales'. Best guess profit range (defined as 'Gross Sales Less Operating Costs/Expenses and Estimated Fees Above' in Table 6) is derived by applying the percentage range (9.0% to 44.8%) from Table 6 for 'Affiliate-Owned Outlets' to the franchised outlets' average gross revenue of $3,556,951. - Low estimate: 0.09 * $3,556,951 = $320,125.59 (rounded to $320,126). - High estimate: 0.448 * $3,556,951 = $1,593,514.05 (rounded to $1,593,514). This estimated profit figure does not account for all potential expenses, such as training fees, technology fees, and taxes, as noted in the document.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $3,556,951
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Key Insights
- Higher investment than 80% of Healthcare Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
"Autism Care Therapy" and "ACT" Current | $351K – $754K | $65K | 7.0% | 8 |
| Gameday Men's Health | $225K – $410K | $50K | 6.0% | 257 |
| ELLIE MENTAL HEALTH | $189K – $445K | $60K | N/A | 249 |
| 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 25 franchises | $222K – $499K | $58K | 6.7% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 25 Healthcare Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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14 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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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 "Autism Care Therapy" and "ACT" franchise ranges from $350,996 to $754,076. This includes a franchise fee of $65,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.