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Autism Center of Excellence®

Health & Wellness • Year: 2025
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What Is Autism Center of Excellence?

Autism Center of Excellence is a franchise in the behavioral health segment of Health & Wellness that develops and operates behavioral centers focused on a comprehensive approach to autism and developmental differences by combining ABA and specialized therapy. It uses a brick-and-mortar clinic model, with locations typically 5,000 to 6,000 square feet and that should not require significant build-out where possible. The franchise serves primarily individual consumers - children and young adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - and the core service bundle centers on ABA and specialized therapies, including a proprietary Early Intervention and School Readiness program.

Autism Center of Excellence Franchise: Pros and Cons

A 70 territory protection score - top 10% for Health and Wellness - gives unusually strong exclusive market rights, but the system has zero franchised units, making it very early-stage and limiting your ability to speak with current franchisees or confirm real-world operations and support.

Pros

The 70 territory protection score is well above typical for Health & Wellness (top 10%), giving you strong exclusive market rights and meaningful defense against nearby franchised competitors.
Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero government penalties, and zero franchisor-initiated enforcement actions indicate a clean legal and compliance record, reducing the likelihood of legal distractions and related costs.
Item 7 Total Max of $0 means the upper-end estimate for startup costs is modest compared with industry peers, limiting your cash exposure during launch.

Cons

Zero franchised units means the system is very early-stage, making it difficult to speak with existing franchisees and increasing uncertainty about real-world operations and support.
Mandatory ongoing training is not required-an unusual absence in this sector-which can leave gaps in consistent onboarding and ongoing operator skill development.
Franchisees do not have the right to relocate, which restricts your flexibility to move or adjust a location, a flexibility most Health & Wellness systems provide.

Sales / Revenue

This figure is for franchisor- or affiliate-operated locations, not franchisee-operated locations.
Franchisor-operated locations
$2,054,662

Gross Sales calculated from 3 franchisor-operated locations in the 2025 FDD.

Some locations have achieved these results. Your individual results may differ. There is no assurance that you'll earn as much.
What is included?

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Source and calculation

ZeeReport calculated the displayed figure from FDD-disclosed values for 3 franchisor-operated locations. Source metric: Gross Sales.

Important limitations

gross sales is not the same as owner profit. It does not show all expenses, debt service, taxes, or cash taken home by an owner. Locations run by the franchisor or its affiliates may have different cost structures than independently owned franchise locations.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100
Excellent

Autism Center of Excellence reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

70/100
Good

Autism Center of Excellence grants an exclusive 5-mile radius territory in which the franchisor will not open company or franchised outlets under the same marks and exclusivity is not conditioned on sales. The franchisor retains alternative-channel selling rights and may develop nearby units without any franchisee right of first refusal.

Training & Support

59/100
NORMAL

The brand provides a robust 72-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three staff members for launch. The program includes on-site launch support focused on operational readiness, with travel and lodging and any on-site support fees borne by the franchisee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autism Center of Excellence a good franchise to own?

Whether Autism Center of Excellence is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: Autism Center of Excellence operates 5 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 59/100. The FDD includes Item 19 financial performance data. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and conduct their own due diligence before making any investment decision.

Is an Autism Center of Excellence franchise worth the investment?

The value of an Autism Center of Excellence franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $220,250 to $0. The 2025 FDD shows gross sales of $2,054,662 for 3 franchisor-operated locations. This figure is for locations run by the franchisor or its affiliates, not franchisee-operated locations. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with an Autism Center of Excellence franchise?

Break-even timelines for Autism Center of Excellence franchises are not disclosed in the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Autism Center of Excellence a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2025 FDD, Autism Center of Excellence operates 0 franchised locations and 5 company-owned locations. Autism Center of Excellence currently operates as a predominantly company-owned system, though franchise opportunities are being offered through the FDD.

Report generated on July 10, 2026 at 05:32 PM

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