Opening your own ABA clinic with Success On The Spectrum is an affordable investment in both your future and your purpose. Our franchise model gives you a clear, realistic investment range and a proven roadmap so you know exactly what you’re paying for – and how you’ll earn it back.
The total startup cost to launch an SOS ABA Clinic is usually around $500,000. This includes your franchise fees, training, licensing, equipment, furniture, and 6 months of working capital.
You may need more if you plan to buy a building instead of lease, or if you have build-out expenses. Don’t worry- we can help you get a business start up loan!
Initial Franchise Fee
Credentialing Fee
Royalty Fee (for 6 months)
Construction / Buildout
Rent (for 6 months)
Furniture / Playground
Signage
Computers / Cameras
Software Subscriptions (for 6 months)
Utilities (for 6 months)
Liability Insurance (for 6 months)
Travel expenses (for initial training)
Office Supplies
Staff Uniforms
Professional Fees (CPA, architects, etc)
Licenses and Permits
Staff Payroll (for 6 months)
Additional Funds
$45,000
FREE
$2,400 – $24,000
$0 - $175,000
$42,000 - $105,000
$50,000 – $100,000
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The cost to open an ABA clinic is high. Another advantage of joining the SOS franchise is our support with start-up funding. Many of our franchisees use business loans to finance their ABA clinic startup costs.
For many future owners, this support is the difference between dreaming about opening an ABA clinic and actually being approved, funded, and ready to launch.
SOS is officially listed in the SBA Franchise Directory, which is a major advantage for new franchisees. Being on the SBA registry means our franchise has already been pre-vetted at a federal level—lenders do not have to question whether the business is legitimate, proven, or eligible for SBA funding. This significantly streamlines the approval process for future owners.
Additionally, Success On The Spectrum supplies new owners with historical financial data through our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). This includes aggregated revenue information from existing SOS centers, giving lenders a clear picture of performance, growth, and stability. When banks can see verified historical numbers, the chances of receiving SBA-backed funding improve dramatically.
Success On The Spectrum also maintains strong relationships with lenders who are already familiar with our brand and our franchise model. When you begin your franchise journey, we connect you directly with banks that have successfully funded SOS franchisees in the past. These lenders understand our operations, revenue model, audited financials, and long-term performance.
Because of this familiarity, SOS applicants are more likely to receive approval, and the process typically moves much faster than if you were applying independently and trying to explain ABA therapy from scratch.
Another advantage is that SOS connects candidates with independent professional affiliates who specialize in creating ABA business plans and proformas. Instead of writing a complex plan on your own, you can work directly with these vetted affiliates to obtain a professionally prepared, lender-ready business plan that includes financial projections, operational details, staffing structure, and market positioning. This streamlines the process, reduces guesswork, and increases lender confidence.
SOS franchisees benefit from established billing systems, payer contracting support, proven hiring pipelines, and a national brand that already resonates with parents—dramatically shortening the startup learning curve.
While every market is different, most clinics that follow the Success On The Spectrum model see strong revenue growth within their first year of operation. Many franchisees reach profitability once they achieve a caseload of 10 full-time clients.
Health Insurances will pay an average of $10k per month per child.
Parents will pay cash for Social Skills classes
School Districts will contract your facility to assist within their classrooms, or pay for a child to attend your facility as alternative placement.