Risk Score
Pending analysis
Investment Range
$143,200 - $738,500
Franchise Fee
$30,000
Min Cash Required
$35,000
Total US Locations
2
Business Summary
Able Autism Therapy Services operates a business that provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy for children aged 18 years and below who have been diagnosed with Autism. The franchise offers two models: a Direct Ownership Model for licensed providers (or in states permitting non-licensed ownership of such businesses) and a Managed Operation Model where the franchisee provides management, administrative, marketing, technology, and facility services to a Practice Entity operated by licensed providers.
Corporate History
Able Autism Therapy Services Franchise, LLC was formed as a Georgia Limited Liability Company on May 1, 2023. Its affiliate, Able Autism Therapy Services, LLC, has been operating Able Autism Therapy in Alpharetta, Georgia, since 2021, and opened a second company-owned outlet in Duluth, GA, in 2023. Able Autism Therapy Services began offering franchises in November 2024.
Financial Overview
Investment Range
$143,200 - $738,500
Franchise Fee (Low)
$30,000
Franchise Fee (High)
$40,000
Minimum Cash Required
$35,000
Royalty %
5%
Marketing %
1%
Equipment Costs (Low)
$35,000
Equipment Costs (High)
$425,000
Working Capital
$52,500
Audited Financials
Yes
Offers Financing
No
Audit Opinion
Unqualified opinion
Financial Health Notes
The FDD highlights the franchisor's financial condition as a special risk, noting that Able Autism Therapy Services is at an early stage of development with a limited operating history. Its financial statements, specifically the audited opening balance sheet from November 1, 2024, show total assets and member's equity of only $1,260. This very low net worth raises questions about the franchisor's financial ability to provide services and support to its franchisees.
Financing Details
Able Autism Therapy Services does not offer any direct or indirect financing to its franchisees and does not guarantee any notes, leases, or other obligations. However, the brand may refer prospective franchisees to an optional third-party lender, Lendzee, which provides various business loans like small business loans and unsecured lines of credit. The terms of these loans, including interest rates, repayment periods, and collateral requirements, depend on the specific loan type and are negotiated directly with Lendzee, not Able Autism Therapy Services.
Performance Metrics
Total US Locations
2
Franchised Units
0
Corporate Units
2
Franchising Since
2024
Legal & Compliance Analysis
Recent Litigation
No
Bankruptcy
No
Litigation Summary
Able Autism Therapy Services has no litigation required to be disclosed in Item 3 of its Franchise Disclosure Document. This means the brand has no history of legal disputes or lawsuits to report.
Bankruptcy History
Able Autism Therapy Services has no bankruptcy history to report in Item 4 of its Franchise Disclosure Document.
Agreement Terms
Initial Term
10 years
Renewal Term
5 years
Renewal Conditions
To renew their agreement, Able Autism Therapy Services franchisees must provide advance notice, be in full compliance with all contractual obligations, complete any required renovations to meet the brand's current standards, sign a new franchise agreement (with the same terms and conditions as the original), and execute a general release of any claims against Able Autism Therapy Services.
Training & Support Program
Franchisor Assistance
Able Autism Therapy Services provides pre-opening assistance to its franchisees by reviewing potential locations, offering standard building plans and specifications, suggesting staffing levels and hiring guidelines, and providing operational instructions through its Brand Standards Manual. The brand also conducts an initial training program, reviews business plans upon request, advises on market introduction plans, and offers up to one week of on-site opening support. After opening, Able Autism Therapy Services provides advice via phone or electronic communication for business improvement and problem-solving, recommends pricing, and offers administrative, bookkeeping, accounting, and inventory control procedures. The franchisor also manages the Brand Fund for marketing and maintains a brand website that includes franchisee business information.
Initial Training Hours
45
Training Location
Alpharetta, GA or Franchisee's location
Ongoing Support
After opening, Able Autism Therapy Services offers advice to franchisees through telephone or electronic communication regarding business improvement and problem resolution, and may provide in-person support for an additional fee. The brand administers a Brand Fund for marketing and public relations, providing unaudited annual financial statements upon request. Able Autism Therapy Services also maintains a brand website that includes each franchisee's business information and telephone number. The franchisor may require participation in local or regional advertising cooperatives if established.
Franchise Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
Able Autism Therapy Services is looking for individuals who are either licensed healthcare providers in states allowing direct ownership of therapy businesses, or entrepreneurs who will manage a Practice Entity operated by licensed providers. Candidates must be personally involved in the direct operation of their business, dedicating substantial time and attention to it. The Principal Executive, who is the primary decision-maker, must hold at least a 10% ownership stake in the business.
Industry Experience Required
No
Management Experience Required
Yes
Sales Experience Required
No
Technical Skills Required
No
Operational Details
Location Type
Commercial
Owner Participation
Supervisory
Territory Type
Protected
Territory Size Requirements
Each Able Autism Therapy Services franchisee receives a protected territory with an approximate population of 100,000 people from the business location. This territory is typically defined as a radius around the location, but can also be based on other boundaries such as county lines, streets, geographical features, or trade areas.
Staffing Notes
Able Autism Therapy Services provides franchisees with suggested staffing levels and hiring guidelines. Franchisees are solely responsible for all hiring decisions and employment conditions for their personnel. The General Manager of an Able Autism Therapy Services business, whether the franchisee or a hired individual, must successfully complete the brand's training program. The Principal Executive, if not the General Manager, must still devote substantial time to the business.