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Miracle-Ear Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Hearing aid franchise providing comprehensive hearing evaluations, personalized hearing solutions, and ongoing support, helping individuals improve their hearing health and quality of life.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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1192
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-7%
-7%
Franchise fee

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$30,000
Investment

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$120,000 - $403,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

$393,000

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5.1%
5.1%
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Founded by Kenneth Dahlberg in 1948, Miracle-Ear is a renowned hearing aid and hearing care company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As a subsidiary of Amplifon, the world leader in hearing care and hearing aid retail headquartered in Milan, Italy, Miracle-Ear has seen substantial growth across the United States over the years.

Since beginning its franchising journey in 1983, Miracle-Ear has become the most recognized hearing aid brand in the U.S., offering innovative hearing solutions and services to enhance the lives of individuals with hearing impairments.

Miracle-Ear's prominence in the hearing care industry stems not only from its widespread consumer trust and recognition but also from its strong commitment to supporting and developing its franchisees.

Initial investment

The initial investment required for a Miracle-Ear franchise is $120,000 - $403,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance 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 $30,000
Prepaid Expenses - Franchise $500 to $2,500
Prepaid Expenses - Location $1,000 to $5,000
Travel and Living Expenses During Training $2,000 to $5,000
Real Property, Build Out Costs $20,000 to $200,000
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment $30,000 to $60,000
Signage $1,500 to $10,000
Inventory $5,000 to $10,000
Additional Funds - 3 months $30,000 to $80,000
Location Total $88,000 to $367,500
Total $120,000 to $402,500

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Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $30,000
Prepaid Expenses - Franchise $500 to $2,500
Prepaid Expenses - Location $1,000 to $5,000
Travel and Living Expenses During Training $2,000 to $5,000
Real Property, Build Out Costs $20,000 to $200,000
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment $30,000 to $60,000
Signage $1,500 to $10,000
Inventory $5,000 to $10,000
Additional Funds - 3 months $30,000 to $80,000
Location Total $88,000 to $367,500
Total $120,000 to $402,500

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is Miracle-Ear's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.

Number of units

Miracle-Ear had 1588 total units in 2025, of which 1192 were franchised-owned and 396 company-owned.

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Competitors

Below are some of

Miracle-Ear

key competitors in the

Other Retail

sector.

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Revenue
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EBITDA
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1192

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-7%
-7%

$48.80 for each Miracle-Ear hearing aid + $30.15 for each AudioTone Pro

$120,000

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$403,000

$393,000

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Training 

The franchisor provides comprehensive training for new franchisees, covering various aspects essential for running a Miracle-Ear® Center. The training includes:

Initial Training Program

This program is mandatory for new franchisees and takes place at a mutually agreeable time and location, which may include the franchisor's home office or other designated places. The program covers the basics of franchise operation, including marketing, human resource management, business analysis, financial management, store planning, sales strategies, and information technology.

Continuing Education

Franchisees are required to attend additional courses, seminars, and training programs as deemed necessary by the franchisor. These may include license preparation courses, advanced fitting sessions, and other educational forums. The franchisor reserves the right to require franchisees and certain management-level employees to attend an annual national or regional meeting, seminar, or convention for training or business purposes.

Tailored Training

The New Franchisee Business Workshop is usually tailored to each franchisee's level of experience, business acumen, and other factors at the field manager's discretion. This ensures that the training is relevant and effective for each franchisee.

Territory protection

Miracle-Ear provides territorial protection to its franchisees as detailed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

The franchisor commits not to establish or allow any other entity to operate a Miracle-Ear Center using the proprietary marks within the franchisee's designated territory, as long as the franchisee complies with their Relocation Schedule and Development Schedule.

This territorial protection ensures that franchisees can operate without internal competition, contingent upon their adherence to the terms of the agreement and fulfillment of development and relocation obligations.

Competitors

Below are some of Miracle-Ear's key competitors in the Other Retail sector.

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