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Hi-5 ABA Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Hi-5 ABA is an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy franchise that offers individualized therapy programs to support children with autism and developmental challenges.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

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21
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200%
200%
Franchise fee

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$12,000
Investment

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$16,000 - $75,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

$238,000

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n.a.
n.a.

Hi-5 ABA is a franchise specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, primarily focused on serving children with developmental disabilities, including autism. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Warrenton, Virginia, the franchise started offering franchising opportunities in 2019. 

Hi-5 ABA provides a unique model where Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) can own and operate their own practices while receiving extensive administrative support from the franchisor. This support includes handling credentialing, billing, payroll, and more, allowing franchisees to focus on clinical care and client outcomes.

This model not only allows BCBAs to maintain clinical independence but also ensures that they can provide high-quality care while building a successful business. By focusing on both clinical excellence and business efficiency, Hi-5 ABA stands out in the ABA therapy industry, providing a valuable service to communities across the United States.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $500 - $15,000
Lease/Utility Deposits $0
Leasehold Improvements/Signs $0
Technology System Equipment $600 - $2,500
Technology System Services $93 - $780
Business Equipment and Supplies $300 - $500
Business Licenses and Permits $0 - $375
Insurance $1,000 - $3,000
Professional Fees $500 - $2,000
Initial Training Expenses $0
Marketing $125 - $575
Additional Funds (6 Months) $12,500 - $50,000
Total $15,618 - $74,730

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Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $500 - $15,000
Lease/Utility Deposits $0
Leasehold Improvements/Signs $0
Technology System Equipment $600 - $2,500
Technology System Services $93 - $780
Business Equipment and Supplies $300 - $500
Business Licenses and Permits $0 - $375
Insurance $1,000 - $3,000
Professional Fees $500 - $2,000
Initial Training Expenses $0
Marketing $125 - $575
Additional Funds (6 Months) $12,500 - $50,000
Total $15,618 - $74,730

Franchise Disclosure Document

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Number of units

Training 

Hi-5 ABA Franchise provides a structured training program that covers both clinical and business aspects to help franchisees successfully manage their ABA practices. The training is organized into the following key programs:

  1. Clinical Supervision and Treatment Plan Development: This program focuses on teaching franchisees how to provide effective clinical supervision and develop individualized treatment plans for clients. It ensures that franchisees are equipped to deliver high-quality ABA services.
  2. Administrative Training: Franchisees receive training on handling essential administrative tasks, including billing, payroll, and credentialing. This program is designed to alleviate the burden of these tasks so that franchisees can concentrate on clinical care.
  3. Practice Management and Marketing: This program provides training on how to manage the day-to-day operations of the practice, including staff recruitment and retention, as well as marketing strategies to grow the business. It ensures that franchisees are well-prepared to run their practices efficiently and effectively.
  4. Ongoing Support and Consulting: Beyond initial training, Hi-5 ABA offers continuous support through business consulting and access to resources that help franchisees stay updated on best practices in both clinical and business operations.

Territory Protection

Hi-5 ABA franchise does offer territory protection to its franchisees, ensuring that each franchisee has a designated geographic area in which they can operate exclusively. 

This protection allows franchisees to develop their client base and grow their business without the risk of internal competition from other Hi-5 ABA locations within their assigned territory. The goal of this territorial exclusivity is to maximize the franchisee's market potential and help them establish a strong presence in their community.

Competitors

Below are some of

Hi-5 ABA

key competitors in the

Other Healthcare

sector.

Franchise
Franchisees
Initial fee
Total investment
Revenue
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Gross Profit
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EBITDA
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21

New
+
200%
200%

$12,000

$16,000

$75,000

n.a.

$238,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Competitors

Nowlogy Clinic

Nowlogy Clinic is a mental health franchise offering assessments, coaching, and therapy by doctoral-level psychologists, serving adults and families seeking evidence-based care, and known for specialist-led outpatient services, strong training pathways, and opportunities to open locally branded clinics.

Franchisees

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0
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$37,000 - $262,000

MD Hyperbaric

MD Hyperbaric is a medical wellness franchise offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy for recovery, wellness, and complex conditions, serving athletes, executives, and patients, and known for medically supervised HBOT centers, turnkey clinic models, and protocols inspired by hospital-grade treatment standards.

Franchisees

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1
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$130,000 - $524,000

G.L.O.M. Global

G.L.O.M. Global is a behavioral health and transitional-care franchise offering residential programs, outpatient therapy, and case management, serving adults needing mental health and substance-use support, and known for faith-informed, person-centered care designed to impact local communities at scale.

Franchisees

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0
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$116,000 - $718,000

Autism Care Therapy

Autism Care Therapy is a pediatric ABA clinic franchise offering Applied Behavior Analysis, speech, and occupational therapy, serving children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, and known for clinic-based programs, family training, and multidisciplinary services led by experienced clinicians.

Franchisees

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3
+
50%
50%
Investment

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$338,000 - $734,000

Lifeologie

Lifeologie is a mental health counseling franchise offering individual, couples, and family therapy services, serving communities seeking accessible behavioral healthcare, and known for a collaborative, multi-specialty counseling model, low-overhead group practice framework, and business and clinical support for franchise owners.

Franchisees

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15
+
-6%
-6%
Investment

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$134,000 - $349,000

Oliver's Nannies

Oliver’s Nannies is a childcare services franchise offering in-home nanny placement, on-demand staffing and family-support services, serving working parents and families, and known for rigorous screening, personalised matches and strong training protocols.

Franchisees

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1
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$62,000 - $103,000

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