How Much Does a Autism Center of Excellence Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Autism Center of Excellence franchise costs between $220,250 and $499,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $35,000.

$220,250
Minimum Investment
$499,000
Maximum Investment
$35,000
Franchise Fee

Autism Center of Excellence Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $35,000
Fee Range $30,000 – $35,000

Autism Center of Excellence Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Autism Center of Excellence franchise, as reported in the 2026 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment
Autism Center of Excellence minimum investment breakdown
Maximum Investment
Autism Center of Excellence maximum investment breakdown
Franchise Fee $35,000 – $0
Initial franchise fee Check or wire transfer · Upon signing the franchise agreement $35,000 – $0
Real Estate $46,250 – $0
Leasehold Improvements Check · As incurred or when billed $40,000 – $0
Rent and Lease Security Deposit Check · Upon signing lease $6,250 – $0
Equipment & Assets $32,000 – $0
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Check, debit, and/or credit $25,000 – $0
Computer Systems Check, debit, and/or credit $5,000 – $0
Signage Check, debit, and/or credit · Upon ordering $2,000 – $0
Training $3,000 – $0
Travel, lodging and meals for initial training Cash, debit or credit $3,000 – $0
Working Capital & Reserves $50,000 – $0
Additional funds (for first 3 months) Varies · Varies $50,000 – $0
Other Costs $54,000 – $499,000
Initial Labor Check, debit, and/or credit $40,000 – $0
Market Introduction Program Check, debit, and/or credit · As incurred or when billed $5,000 – $0
Insurance Check · Upon ordering $4,000 – $0
Office Expenses Check, debit, and/or credit $2,000 – $0
Licenses and Permits Check · Upon application $1,500 – $0
Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.) Check, debit, and/or credit · As incurred or when billed $1,000 – $0
Utilities Check, debit, and/or credit · Upon ordering service $500 – $0
Total Estimated Investment $220,250 – $499,000

How Does Autism Center of Excellence Compare to Other Health & Wellness Franchises?

Autism Center of Excellence's minimum investment of $220,250 is near the Health & Wellness industry median. The median minimum investment for Health & Wellness franchises is $241,400.

$220,250
Autism Center of Excellence Min
$241,400
Health & Wellness Median Min
$499,000
Autism Center of Excellence Max
$521,842
Health & Wellness Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Autism Center of Excellence?

The total startup cost for a Autism Center of Excellence franchise ranges from $220,250 to $499,000, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Other Costs at $54,000 to $499,000.

How much is the Autism Center of Excellence franchise fee?

The Autism Center of Excellence franchise fee is $35,000, with a range of $30,000 to $35,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2026 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Autism Center of Excellence a good investment?

Autism Center of Excellence requires a total franchise investment of $220,250 to $499,000 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 59/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Autism Center of Excellence franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Autism Center of Excellence franchise owner make?

Autism Center of Excellence franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,448,951 per the 2026 FDD Item 19. See our Autism Center of Excellence franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.

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