Essential Speech and ABA Therapy
Where Children on the Autism Spectrum have a TEAM behind them!
Essential Speech and ABA Therapy was founded in 2017 with a mission to provide children with the most comprehensive and compassionate care possible. What began as a single clinic quickly grew to meet the needs of families seeking a more coordinated approach to early intervention. By bringing ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy together under one roof, we created a collaborative model that supports the whole child—and the entire family.
In 2023, Essential Speech and ABA Therapy launched its franchise program, allowing passionate owners across the country to join our mission and make a difference in their own communities. As an Essential Speech and ABA Therapy franchise owner, you gain access to a proven clinical model, established brand, and comprehensive training that help you deliver life-changing services—without navigating the complexities of business ownership alone.
The need for high-quality ABA and related therapy services continues to rise nationwide, with increasing awareness, growing demand, and expanding insurance coverage. This combination of social impact and financial opportunity makes Essential Speech and ABA Therapy not only a rewarding business venture but also an investment backed by years of operational excellence and measurable outcomes.
Meet the Team Behind Essential Speech and ABA Therapy
At the heart of Essential Speech and ABA Therapy is a story of three women—Amber Lister, Nafisa Obi, and Camila Trevino—who are driven by a shared passion for making a difference in the lives of children with autism.
As mothers ourselves, we understand the depth of love, the fierce advocacy, and the relentless hope that parents carry for their children. This deep understanding is what inspires our mission to provide exceptional, holistic care that supports both the child and the family.
Meet Your Support Team
As an Essential Speech and ABA Therapy franchisee, we build our support around you. From pre-opening and getting the business established to post-opening and managing your clinic, we tailor guidance to fit you and your teams needs.
Our support team is the backbone of every clinic’s success. With expertise spanning clinical care, operations, billing, marketing, and compliance, we’re here to guide and empower each location from the ground up. United by a shared commitment to quality and compassion, our team ensures franchisees have the tools, training, and partnership needed to provide exceptional care to children and families.
Join an ABA Therapy Franchise Dedicated to Expanding Access to Care
At Essential Speech and ABA Therapy, our franchise development is guided by a single goal: increasing access to high-quality therapy services for families across the country. We’re looking for motivated, compassionate individuals who share our passion for helping children thrive. While experience in ABA or healthcare is always welcome, it’s not required—our comprehensive training and ongoing support are designed to prepare you every step of the way.
From day one, you’ll receive hands-on guidance through every stage of building your business, including forming your entity, securing and signing a lease, hiring and managing staff, furnishing your clinic, and overseeing daily operations.
Our training program combines in-person instruction, remote learning, and on-demand resources to ensure that both you and your team feel confident and capable. You’ll have continuous access to our expert franchise support team, empowering you to focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional care and making a lasting impact in your community.
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Investment Information
Initial Franchise Fee
Royalty
Initial Investment Range
Average Unit Volume
$49,500*
*via Item 5 of our FDD, discounts available for
Veterans, Existing Franchisees, and those converting and existing business.
5%*
*via Item 6 of our FDD, Royalty is on gross revenue.
$267,500 - $698,750*
*via Item 7 of our FDD, see below for more details.
$1,113,891*
*via Item 19 of our FDD, see below for more details. Average Unit Volume (AUV) for franchised units billing for all 52 weeks in 2024.
Our general financial requirements to open are at least $75,000 in liquid capital, $350,000 in Net Worth, and a minimum credit score of 680. Essential Speech and ABA Therapy Franchising does not offer any direct financing options, but we work with partners to assist in any of your financing needs.
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