- 2025 Franchise 500 Rank
-
#459 Ranked #307 last year
- Initial investment
-
$290K - $509K
- Units as of 2024
-
276 2,200.0% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Ellie Mental Health
| Industry | Health & Wellness |
|---|---|
| Related Categories | Miscellaneous Health Services, Miscellaneous Services, Miscellaneous Personal-Care Businesses, Mental Health Services |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Leadership | Erin Pash, Founder and CEO |
| Corporate Address |
1345 Mendota Heights Rd., #800 Mendota Heights, MN 55120 |
| Social | Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube |
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 2021 (4 years) |
|---|---|
| # of employees at HQ | 216 |
| Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises in the following US states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming |
| # of Units | 276 (as of 2024) |
|
|
|
Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Ellie Mental Health franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
|
Initial Franchise Fee
|
$60,000 |
|---|---|
|
Initial Investment
|
$290,300 - $508,875 |
|
Net Worth Requirement
|
$1,000,000 |
|
Cash Requirement
|
$200,000 |
|
Veteran Incentives
|
$10,000 off franchise fee |
|
Royalty Fee
|
7.5% |
|
Ad Royalty Fee
|
$100/employee/mo. |
|
Term of Agreement
|
10 years |
| Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
| Third Party Financing | Ellie Mental Health has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll |
|---|
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
| On-The-Job Training | 8-16 hours |
|---|---|
| Classroom Training | 28 hours |
| Ongoing Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
|
| Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
|
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
| Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
|---|---|
|
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
|
No |
|
Can this franchise be run part time?
|
Yes |
| # of employees required to run | 6-8 |
|
Are exclusive territories available?
|
Yes |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
Compare where Ellie Mental Health landed on this year's Franchise 500 Ranking versus previous years.
Additional Rankings
Curious to know where Ellie Mental Health ranked on other franchise lists? Find out below.
Sign Up for Our Franchise Newsletter
Stay up to date on the latest news and trends affecting the franchise industry.
Related Franchises
Are you eager to see what else is out there? Browse franchises that are similar to Ellie Mental Health.
Related Franchise Content
Catch up on the latest franchise news, trends, and more.
After 14 Years as an RN, She Opened the Business She Always Wanted to See — And Reached $1.3 Million
Rachel Wommack knew there had to be a better way to care for seniors, so she launched a business and proved it.
Want to Own a Franchise? This 3-Tier Approach Can Help You Choose Wisely.
Instead of trying to find the magic unicorn franchise to match an individual, flip the script. Check out the 3 tiers that largely determine successful franchise businesses.
This Franchise Gives Veterans a $40,000 Head Start to Build Generational Wealth — No Fee Required
PJ's Coffee launched its Veteran Franchise License Giveaway nearly a decade ago to help military vets transition to civilian life through entrepreneurship.
These Are the Top Cleaning Franchises in 2025 — With Startup Costs As Low As $5,000
These top-ranked cleaning franchises combine steady demand, low startup costs and recurring revenue to offer some of the most accessible business opportunities today.
Here's What the 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill' Means for the Franchise Industry
The legislation includes tax changes that affect more than 800,000 franchise businesses nationwide.
What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know About Intellectual Property
Discover how savvy entrepreneurs protect their ideas, inventions, and innovations with smart intellectual property strategies that help build lasting success and outsmart the competition.
