Ellie Mental Health

With outpatient behavioral health projected to grow 25% by 2035, the sector represents a significant long-term market opportunity. Ellie’s mission is to empower entrepreneurs to meet that growing demand while building thriving, purpose-driven businesses.

Request introduction

Ways to own

Standard franchise

Single unit Owner-operator (active)

Money you'll need

Personal cash (liquid capital)
$170,000
Cash or near-cash you contribute yourself
Total project cost
$189,467 – $445,018
Fee, build-out, equipment and early working capital
Net worth required
$650,000
Initial franchise fee
$60,000
Included in total project cost

Ongoing fees

Royalty
7.5%
Advertising / brand fund
Not disclosed
Other recurring fees
3.5% Client Access Team
Agreement term
Not disclosed

Your role

Ownership style
Owner-operator (active)
Expected time
Not disclosed
Home-based
No
Staffing
15
Location
Not disclosed

Training and support

Training
Training and support program details: Ellie Academy - in person at company HQ Cost for Training: $3,000 Lodging and airfare included: No Site Selection Assistance: Yes Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes Mentor following training: Yes Length of mentoring Franchisee: Ongoing
Ongoing support
Site selection: Yes Lease negotiation: Yes Mentoring: Yes; Ongoing

Financing information

SBA Franchise Directory
Listed (per source data)

Financing information describes options the franchisor mentions. It is not a loan offer or approval; lenders decide based on your circumstances. An SBA directory listing does not mean any loan is guaranteed. What it means.

Brand facts

Founded
2015
Franchising since
2021
Franchised units
240
Company-owned units
0
Headquarters
Mendota Heights, MN

Where it's offered

State-level availability as reported in source materials. A state being listed doesn't mean a territory is open near you — an advisor confirms specific areas with the franchisor.

AlaskaNot currently offered
AlabamaOffered
ArkansasOffered
ArizonaOffered
CaliforniaOffered
ColoradoOffered
ConnecticutOffered
District of ColumbiaOffered
DelawareNot currently offered
FloridaOffered
GeorgiaOffered
HawaiiOffered
IowaOffered
IdahoNot currently offered
IllinoisNot currently offered
IndianaOffered
KansasOffered
KentuckyOffered
LouisianaOffered
MassachusettsNot currently offered
MarylandOffered
MaineNot currently offered
MichiganNot currently offered
MinnesotaNot currently offered
MissouriOffered
MississippiNot currently offered
MontanaNot currently offered
North CarolinaOffered
North DakotaOffered
NebraskaOffered
New HampshireNot currently offered
New JerseyOffered
New MexicoNot currently offered
NevadaOffered
New YorkOffered
OhioOffered
OklahomaOffered
OregonOffered
PennsylvaniaOffered
Rhode IslandNot currently offered
South CarolinaOffered
South DakotaOffered
TennesseeNot currently offered
TexasOffered
UtahOffered
VirginiaOffered
VermontOffered
WashingtonOffered
WisconsinOffered
West VirginiaNot currently offered
WyomingNot currently offered

States not shown: availability not confirmed.

Confirm availability in my area

About this information

Listing reviewed by our editors on October 13, 2026. Source materials dated August 11, 2026. Figures come from franchisor-provided materials and can change; always confirm against the brand's current Franchise Disclosure Document.

We don't publish revenue, profit or return estimates. If a franchisor provides financial performance information, it appears in Item 19 of its FDD with the context needed to interpret it.

Related business models

Health, Wellness, Beauty & Fitness

Waxing The City

Waxing The City is similar to other beauty industry concepts only we are removing hair from other parts of the body other than the head! WTC is a manager run, multi-unit concept, that allows franchisees the ability to keep the safety and security of their full-time jobs, while starting and growing the business, with an eye toward transitioning over to the business full-time once their income is replaced, building a bridge to entrepreneurship that is highly sought after in today's environment.

Semi-absentee option Financing info
Total investment
From $310.8K
Cash required
From $150K
Health, Wellness, Beauty & Fitness

Ultimate Longevity Center

Ultimate Longevity Center aims to transform niche, high-level knowledge into actionable solutions for mainstream Americans. With the added support of LIFEFORCE’s scientific credibility and clinical framework, the brand strengthens its ability to make longevity accessible, understandable, and actionable.

Semi-absentee option
Total investment
From $529.3K
Cash required
From $150K
Health, Wellness, Beauty & Fitness

The Swing Bays

Founded in 2022 by PGA professional Dustin Miller and Brenna Miller, Swing Bays is the premier destination for indoor golf improvement. Through exclusive memberships, Swing Bays provides access to cutting-edge golf simulators, PGA instruction, TPI-certified fitness programs, and expert club fittings and repairs. More than just a simulator, it fosters a vibrant golf community.

Semi-absentee option
Total investment
From $246K
Cash required
From $300K
Compare
Compare now