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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

With a territory protection score of 62 (top 10% for Health & Wellness), this franchise offers unusually strong defense against nearby corporate or franchise openings, but franchised units = 0 (bottom 5%), meaning the system is early-stage and you won’t have existing franchisees to call for real-world operating experience.

Pros

Territory protection score is 62, well above typical for Health & Wellness (top 10%), giving you stronger defense against nearby corporate or franchise openings.
Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisee-initiated judgments/settlements, zero government penalties and zero franchisor-initiated enforcement actions — all well below typical (bottom 5%), which points to a clean legal and regulatory record you don't have to litigate around.
Item 7 maximums for fees, reserves, training and assets are all $0, well below typical (bottom 5%), which keeps the high-end estimates of upfront and contingency costs very manageable.

Cons

Franchised units = 0, well below typical for Health & Wellness (bottom 5%); the system is early-stage, so you won't have existing franchisees to call for real-world operating experience.
No mandatory ongoing training, an unusual absence (87.6% of Health & Wellness franchises require it); this means less structured continuing support from the franchisor after launch.
Franchisee right to relocate = No, an unusual absence (91.9% of peers allow relocation); you would not have flexibility to move your unit if market conditions or personal circumstances change.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100
Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

62/100
Excellent

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. The franchisor retains the right to sell via e-commerce and alternative distribution channels within the market, to develop additional units in the surrounding market, and to operate under different trademarks, affecting market density and site-specific rights.

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:
3
Percent Attaining Average:
33.33333333333333%
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

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

The total initial investment for an Autism Center of Excellence franchise ranges from $220,250 to $499,000, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Autism Center of Excellence initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Autism Center of Excellence is $35,000, as stated in the 2026 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

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 Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does Autism Center of Excellence have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Autism Center of Excellence received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2026 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does Autism Center of Excellence offer exclusive franchise territories?

Autism Center of Excellence received a territory protection score of 62 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does Autism Center of Excellence provide to new franchisees?

Autism Center of Excellence received a training and support score of 59 out of 100. The brand provides a robust 72-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three staff members for launch.

How many Autism Center of Excellence franchise locations are there?

Autism Center of Excellence had 5 total locations as of the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business 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.

Report generated on March 30, 2026 at 03:09 PM

This report is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice.

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