About ACT Franchise
The franchise offered is for a practice management business providing in-home and in-center behavioral therapy services by your staff and licensed providers (subject to state law) to individuals with developmental disabilities, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and parental and school training (the “Franchised Business”).
If required by applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, only licensed providers may provide medical and therapy products or services through your Franchised Business.
Regardless, all products and services offered through your Franchised Business must be supervised or performed by qualified and trained professionals.
ACT Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $65,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 3% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $338,300 – $734,200 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $338K–$734K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (7%) and marketing fee (3% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT Type of Expenditure Low High Method of When Du | $65,000 | $65,000 |
| Franchise Agreement Opening Marketing Plan | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Franchise Agreement Additional Grand Opening | $0 | $5,000 |
| As incurred As incurred Vendors Marketing Expenses Credentialing Services | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Real Estate Market | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| As incurred As incurred Vendors Reviews and Leasing Costs Lease Deposit and | $12,000 | $20,000 |
| As incurred Before opening Vendors Furniture, Fixtures, and | $25,250 | $36,500 |
| YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT Type of Expenditure Low High Method of When Du | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $152,600 | $442,200 |
| Construction | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| As incurred As incurred Vendors Management Costs Architectural and | $4,000 | $10,000 |
| Exterior Signage, Interior | $2,000 | $10,000 |
| As incurred Varies Vendors Permits, Licenses, and | $400 | $2,000 |
| agencies Accounting and Legal | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Note | $1,000 | $4,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $1,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $32,500 |
| Technology Fee | $1,000 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Franchisor does not offer financing. |
ACT Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
ACT Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
ACT System Growth
ACT currently operates 0 franchised locations and 5 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
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