Autism Center of Excellence^®

Health & Wellness • Year: 2026

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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 key strength is a Territory Protection Score of 70, well above typical for Health & Wellness, giving stronger protection against nearby franchisor competition; a key risk is the system has zero franchised units, meaning it's very early-stage and offers no existing franchisees to interview for real-world operating insight.

Pros

A Territory Protection Score of 70 is well above typical for Health & Wellness, giving you stronger protection against the franchisor opening a competing location nearby.

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero government penalties, and zero franchisor-initiated enforcement actions are well below typical for the sector, indicating a clean legal record and fewer formal compliance headaches.

Item 7 Total Max reported as $0 is well below typical for Health & Wellness, meaning the franchisor's upper-end estimate of startup costs is modest compared with peers and limits your worst-case cash exposure.

Cons

Zero franchised units is well below typical for Health & Wellness, which means the system is very early-stage and you won't have existing franchisees to interview for real-world operating insight.

Mandatory ongoing training: No - an unusual absence (87.6% of peers do require it), so the burden of ongoing training and skill refresh likely falls more on you.

Franchisee right to relocate: No - an unusual absence (91.9% of peers allow it), so you will lack standard flexibility to move your business without franchisor approval.

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.

How Much Do Autism Center of Excellence Franchise Owners Make?

Autism Center of Excellence franchise locations reported average gross sales of $2,054,662 and median gross sales of $1,448,951 in 2026, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$2,054,662

Median Gross Sales:

$1,448,951

High Gross Sales:

$3,558,704

Low Gross Sales:

$1,156,331

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

33.3%

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Only company-owned outlet data are provided for 2024, so a direct comparison to franchised outlet performance is not possible; the three company-owned outlets average gross sales of 2054662.0233333333 indicate company results for the reported period.

Performance Variability Analysis: There is substantial variability across the three company-owned outlets, with gross sales ranging from 1156330.86 to 3558703.87 and only one of the three outlets exceeding the sample average, indicating results are skewed by a high-performing location.

Data Scope and Limitations: The data cover only three company-owned outlets open the full year 2024, exclude franchised outlets and net income figures, and do not state independent audit verification, limiting generalizability to potential franchisees.

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 2026 FDD: Autism Center of Excellence operates 5 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 59/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney 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. Autism Center of Excellence disclosed average gross sales of $2,054,662 in 2026. 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 2026 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 2026 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.

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