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Your Franchise Questions, Answered
Thinking about joining our mission? We’ve answered the most common questions about our franchise opportunity, from investment and operations to the support you’ll receive along the way.
Essential Speech and ABA Therapy franchise offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to own and operate a multidisciplinary clinic providing ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy for children aged 18 months to 6 years. Franchisees benefit from a proven business model, clinical expertise, and hands-on operational support.
Our model integrates ABA, Speech, and Occupational Therapy under one roof, providing a collaborative approach that better serves children and families. We combine this with strong operational systems, marketing support, and personalized training to help franchisees grow with confidence.
We perfectly blend a purpose-driven model with an exciting business opportunity, ensuring impact for owners and families alike.
We’re looking for compassionate, motivated individuals who are passionate about helping children and families. While prior experience in healthcare or ABA therapy is welcome, it’s not required. We provide the training and resources you need to succeed.
Franchisees receive comprehensive training in clinical operations, business management, marketing, and compliance. Our team provides in-person, virtual, and on-demand training to ensure you and your staff are fully prepared to run your clinic successfully.
You’ll have continuous access to experts in clinical quality, operations, marketing, and finance. We offer one-on-one coaching, monthly reporting, and ongoing education to help you maintain quality care and drive sustainable growth.
No. While some franchisees may have experience in healthcare, it’s not a requirement. You’ll hire qualified professionals such as Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and therapists, while we provide the business and operational training you need to manage your clinic.
Yes. You can choose to operate full-time as an owner-operator or hire key staff to manage daily operations while you oversee the business in a CEO role. We’ll guide you in building a strong, reliable leadership team.
Most Essential Speech & ABA Therapy clinics are between 2,500 and 5,000 square feet, allowing space for therapy rooms, offices, and play-based learning areas. We’ll assist you in selecting and designing the right space for your community.
Staffing needs vary by location size, but most clinics start with a small team including a BCBA, Office Manager, and Registered Behavior Technicians. We help you determine the right staffing plan for your projected client volume.
Most franchisees open their clinics within 6 to 12 months after signing the Franchise Agreement. This includes site selection, construction, training, and pre-launch preparation.
The total initial investment typically ranges between $267,500 and $698,750, depending on location, build-out, and size. This includes the franchise fee, training, marketing, and startup costs. You can review the full investment details here: https://www.speechandabafranchise.com/investment (https://www.speechandabafranchise.com/investment)
Franchisees pay a 5% royalty fee which support ongoing business operations and continued access to resources and support. Franchisees also pay a 4% billing fee through an affiliated third party biller to ensure consistent and reliable revenue cycle management.
Earnings can vary based on many factors, including clinic size, staffing levels, local demand, and operational efficiency. Because insurance reimbursement rates differ by state and payer, it’s impossible to guarantee any specific revenue or profit figures in this business.
That said, ABA therapy is a medically necessary, insurance-reimbursed service with consistent demand and long-term client relationships, which can support stable revenue streams over time. Full information on our historical performance is available on our investment page: https://www.speechandabafranchise.com/investment (https://www.speechandabafranchise.com/investment)
Yes. ABA therapy is recognized as a medically necessary and insurance-covered service in all 50 U.S. states, offering franchise owners a recession-resistant and sustainable business opportunity.
Franchisees provide families access to life-changing early intervention services in their own communities. Each clinic helps children gain critical communication, social, and developmental skills that improve their quality of life and future independence.
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