Established
2015
Franchise Units
209
Minimum Investment
$200,000
Franchise Fee
$60,000
Total Investment Range
$508,875
Home Based
No
Description
Ellie Mental Health is transforming the landscape of mental health care with a modern, client-centered approach designed to break down barriers and normalize mental wellness. As a fast-growing and proven brand in the behavioral health sector, Ellie offers a scalable and socially impactful franchise opportunity that addresses the ever-growing demand for accessible, high-quality mental health services.
Franchisees benefit from Ellie’s cutting-edge clinical model, streamlined operations, and national brand recognition. With a strong focus on community, inclusivity, and reducing stigma, Ellie empowers passionate entrepreneurs to make a meaningful difference while building a sustainable business in one of the most vital and recession-resistant industries today.
Background
Established: 2015
First Unit Franchised: 2021
Franchise Units Awarded: 656
Franchise Units Open: 209
Company Owned Units: 23
Currently not offering franchises in: CA, FL, HI, LA, MN, VA, WA
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No
Support Training
Financial Assistance Provided: No
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Ideal Candidate
Role of the Franchisee Semi-Absentee Ownership:
- Managing Clinic Director
- Community Outreach
- Managing business through KPIs
- Staffing Therapists
- The owner should plan on spending full time effort during the launch
- Desired background of prospects and ideal candidates:
- Corp Business leadership, sales/networking skills would be ideal for Community Outreach
- Self-driven
- People oriented
- Follows systems and does not want to create them
- Don’t want: People who are not passionate about mental health
Financial Detail
Liquidity Requirement: $200,000
Total Investment: $290,300- $508,875
Minimum Net Worth: $1,000,000
Franchise Fee: $60,000/1 unit - Minimum 2 units - $110,000/2 units - $135,000/3 units
Royalty: $1,000 per Clinician per month or 7.5% collected revenue, whichever is less
Ad: National- $100 per clinician per month, Local- $50 per clinician per month
Item 19: Yes
Number of Employees: 7-13
Visa Candidates: No
Passive Ownership: No
Home-Based: No
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes