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At a Glance
Products & Services: Industrial staffing services
Number of Locations: 184
Total Investment: $120.06K - 206.58K
Founded: 1975
Began Franchising: 1975
About Labor Finders
Founded in 1975 by Newton Burnett, Labor Finders provides temporary and temp-to-full-time employees, payroll, and outsourcing to construction, maintenance, industrial, hospitality, moving and trucking companies.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 161 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 2011 | 164 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 2010 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 2009 | 181 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $120,060 - $206,580
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $35,000
Operations
95% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 3. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee's location: Ongoing.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives, Lease Negotiation
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
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