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Ellie Mental Health franchise

Franchise opportunity with partial research from official sources.

Opening investment
$189,467–$445,018

2026 FDD · Startup Outpatient Clinic (2,600–4,000 sq ft, 8–14 rooms)

Average annual revenue
$818,077

Avg. Collected Revenue ($765,302 median) · 188 Franchised Clinics (2025 Item 19)

U.S. locations
249

2025

Opening costs and fees

$189,467–$445,018

Opening costs vary by format, location and lease terms.

Operating formats

Startup Outpatient Clinic (2,600–4,000 sq ft, 8–14 counseling rooms)

$189,467–$445,018

2026 FDD Item 7

Includes $60,000 initial franchise fee, $0–$125,000 leasehold improvements, $22,000–$56,500 furniture and fixtures, and $60,000–$92,000 additional funds for three months.

Conversion Outpatient Clinic (2,600–4,000 sq ft, 8–14 counseling rooms)

$93,767–$312,518

2026 FDD Item 7

Applies when converting an existing outpatient counseling or therapy clinic. Includes $30,000 conversion initial franchise fee and $30,000–$62,000 additional funds for three months.

Revenue and performance

$818,077

Avg. Collected Revenue ($765,302 median) · 188 Franchised Clinics (2025 Item 19)

Revenue is sales before expenses, not owner income. Compare matching periods, formats and location samples.

Locations

249 U.S. locations (2025).

Ellie Mental Health reported 249 U.S. locations for 2025.

Existing locations do not establish that a new territory is available. Confirm your market with the franchisor.

Sources and figure notes

Reporting periods and scope

Average annual revenue

2026 FDD Item 19 reports average annual Collected Revenue of $818,077 and median of $765,302 (range $46,248–$2,880,557; 85 clinics / 45% at or above average) across 188 Franchised Clinics open and operating for the entire 12-month period ended December 31, 2025 (record I19W3-B119-FPR-0001).

Opening investment

$189,467–$445,018 for a Startup Ellie Mental Health outpatient clinic (2,600–4,000 sq ft leased space with 8–14 counseling rooms), including $60,000 initial franchise fee, $0–$125,000 leasehold improvements, and $60,000–$92,000 additional funds for three months. Converting an existing outpatient counseling clinic is $93,767–$312,518.

U.S. locations

Ellie Mental Health reported 249 U.S. locations for 2025.

Research snapshot: . Sources and methodology

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