THE COST TO OPEN AN ABA CLINIC

The cost to open an ABA Clinic is approximately $500,000 (includes enough money to open and operate for 6 months). We will help you get a start up loan from the bank!

SOS Franchising does not offer any direct financing arrangements, but we are able to refer you to banks that have provided start up loans to our past franchisees. We are proudly listed on the SBA Franchise Directory.

In order to get approved for a start up loan, We recommend that you have at least $100,000 in liquid capital and a minimum credit score of 700.

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Total Cost to Open an ABA Clinic

Below, you will find a table that help you to estimate the cost to open an ABA Clinic and run it for 6 months.
Prices of goods depend on your location.

Franchise Fee	$39,500	The Initial Franchise Fee is a one-time, lump sum payment to SOS Franchising at the time the Franchise Agreement is signed (Non refundable)
Monthly Royalty Fees (x 6 months)	$11,700	Monthly royalty fees are 5% of your gross revenue (with a cap of $4,000/month) paid to SOS Franchising each month.
Local Advertising Fees (x 6 months)	$500	You must spend a minimum of $300 per quarter on local advertising. You must report your local advertising expenditures to SOS Franchising
Licencing	$1,700	We estimate that you will spend between $900-$2,500 for business permits, certifications, professional fees and Association Dues
Leasehold Improvements	$87,000	Varies, but we estimate you will pay between $0 - $175,000 in construction cost before moving into your office space (you will negotiate this with your landlord). You may also have to get a construction permit from the city
Rent (x 6 months)	$66,000	Varies, but we estimate you will pay between $7,000-$15,000 per month in rent for a 3500-5000sqft office. This number includes a deposit and 6 months of rent.
Utilities (x 6 months)	$6,000	Varies, but we estimate you will pay about $1,500/mo for electricity, phones, internet, water, trash, etc
Signage	$8,000	Varies, but we estimate you will pay between $2,000-$15,000 to put signs outside your building, on your front door, and inside your lobby. You may also have to get a sign permit from the city
Technology	$14,000	Varies, but we estimate you will pay between $8,000-$20,000 for computers or laptops, tablets, printers, copier, scanner, router, modem, flat screen televisions, camera surveillance system, phones
Software (x 6 months)	$6,000	Varies, but we estimate you will pay between $5,500-$8,000 for six months of Anti-virus / Anti-Malware, Billing Software, Data Collection software, Electronic Medical Records, Email, etc
Furniture	$13,000	Varies, but we estimate you will pay between $5,000-$30,000 for desks, chairs, toys, decor, fridge, etc
Office Supplies	$5,000	Varies, but we estimate you will pay between $4,000-$6,000 to stock office supplies such as ink, paper, clip boards, paper shredder, laminators, etc
Grand Opening	$2,000	Varies, but we estimate you will pay between $1,000-$3,000 for your grand opening party, including marketing, food, decorations, activities, DJ, etc
Payroll (x 6 months)	$180,000	Varies, but we estimate you will pay a BCBA $6,500/mo, RBTs $10,000/mo, office manager and yourself $8,000/mo
Uniforms	$1000	You must purchase uniforms from SOS Distribution for each RBT
Insurance (x 6 months)	$4,200	Varies, but we estimate you will pay $700/mo for Insurance. We will provide you with the guidelines for purchasing General liability, Professional liability, property insurance, business interruption insurance, and workers comp insurance
Just In Case	$30,000	It's always good to have additional funds for unexpected operating expenses and cash flow
TOTAL	$313,500 - $851,300	The total estimated cost to open an ABA clinic and run it for 6 months