How much does a Hear Again franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $190,600–$333,950, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Hear Again franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Hear Again scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 17% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Hear Again franchise

Hearing aid retail/audiology services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5

Investment

$190,600–$333,950

Total fees

17% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Hear Again worth it? How it compares to 30 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	17% of sales	steeper than 90% of retail & business services franchises
Startup cost	from $190,600	pricier than 67% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	typical for the category
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 3.6%)
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

16 affiliate-owned outlets FY 2025: avg net sales $468,617, median $409,526. 7 franchised outlets: avg $375,019, median $263,237. EBITDA range $11,989-$257,419. Cherry-picking: excludes 2 franchised outlets (incomplete year), 11 part-time affiliate locations.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Zero franchise terminations/non-renewals 2024-2025; 10 franchised outlets operational; early-stage system.

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Hear Again franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Hear Again franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $190,600–$333,950, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Hear Again franchise owners make?: 16 affiliate-owned outlets FY 2025: avg net sales $468,617, median $409,526. 7 franchised outlets: avg $375,019, median $263,237. EBITDA range $11,989-$257,419. Cherry-picking: excludes 2 franchised outlets (incomplete year), 11 part-time affiliate locations. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Hear Again franchise failure rate?: Zero franchise terminations/non-renewals 2024-2025; 10 franchised outlets operational; early-stage system.
Is a Hear Again franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Hear Again scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 17% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 36889-202606-03 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Hear Again or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.