How much does a Hi-5 ABA franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $17,618–$109,730, including a $2,500 initial franchise fee.

How much do Hi-5 ABA franchise owners make?

Hi-5 ABA discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a Hi-5 ABA franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Hi-5 ABA scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 7% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 2 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Hi-5 ABA franchise

Behavioral Therapy (ABA Services) · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$17,618–$109,730

Total fees

7% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

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Lawsuits

Is Hi-5 ABA worth it? How it compares to 223 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	7% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $17,618	cheaper than most (median $128,950)
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Disclosed lawsuits	2	more litigious than 67% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Item 19 not disclosed. FDD contains no financial performance representations.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Early-stage franchisor (2019 launch); unopened franchises significant concern flagged.

Legal history (Item 3)

2 matters disclosed.

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Hi-5 ABA franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Hi-5 ABA franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $17,618–$109,730, including a $2,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do Hi-5 ABA franchise owners make?: Hi-5 ABA discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the Hi-5 ABA franchise failure rate?: Early-stage franchisor (2019 launch); unopened franchises significant concern flagged.
Is a Hi-5 ABA franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Hi-5 ABA scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 7% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 2 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 36435-202604-09 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Hi-5 ABA or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.