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Ellie Mental Health
Outpatient therapy clinics. Mental health is franchising's growth sector.
Fee $60,000. Range per FDD Item 7 (startup clinic model; conversions run $223K–$363K). Royalty 7.5% + monthly tech fees. No Item 19 earnings disclosure — no earnings figures shown. Verified Oct 2026. Last verified 2026-10-17.
Key features
- Outpatient counseling and therapy clinics
- 138+ units across 34 states
- Insurance billing and therapist credentialing handled centrally
- 10-year franchise term
Pros
- Real demand tailwinds in mental health care
- Centralized billing removes the hardest ops
- Veteran fee discount available
Cons
- No Item 19 — no earnings claims to verify
- High-end builds run over $500K
- Revenue depends on payer mix and staffing clinicians