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Link Staffing

At a Glance

Products & Services: Temporary staffing services

Number of Locations: 48

Total Investment: $94.5K - 174.1K

Founded: 1980

Began Franchising: 1994

Private Owned

About Link Staffing

Link has been providing temporary staffing in light industrial and skilled craft and trade industries since 1980. Employers screen applicants through Link's computerized job-matching system. Franchising began in 1994, and there are more than 40 offices nationwide.

Franchise Units

Year U.S. Canadian International Company Owned
2011 41 0 0 7
2010 44 0 0 8
2009 45 0 0 10
2008 50 0 0 11
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $94,500 - $174,100
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: Varies
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $200,000 - $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $70,000 - $80,000
Operations
35% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).
Financing Type In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1 week. At field office & at support center : 5 days at each.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Management, budgeting, billing & technical assistance

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #361 (2010), #438 (2009), #380 (2008),