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
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 |
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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