HI-5 ABA
Hi-5 ABA franchises specialize in providing behavioral therapy services to individuals with developmental disabilities, primarily autism spectrum disorder, using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy delivered by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and trained technicians. The business model centers on a proprietary system that includes clinical and operational support, centralized billing, administrative services, and marketing guidelines, with services provided in clients' homes, third-party settings, or approved clinics. They target families of children and young adults aged 18 months to 22 years eligible for insurance-reimbursed ABA services through public or private payers like Medicare and Medicaid.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 4% centralized billing + 3% administrative services + 1% clinical consulting services + $93-$780/mo technology/software fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data for 23 non-affiliated franchised businesses for the 2024 calendar year, excluding those not operational for at least six months.
* Calculated simple average of '2024 Total Billings' for the 23 Non-Affiliated Franchised Businesses listed in Table 1 across pages 2 and 3.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How HI-5 ABA Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Healthcare Services (ranked #1 of 24)
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Healthcare Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HI-5 ABA Current | $18K – $110K | $50K | 7.0% | 29 |
| 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
+4 more states
Franchisee Contacts
33 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 HI-5 ABA franchise ranges from $17,618 to $109,730. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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