Link Staffing Services

  • Franlink, Inc.
1800 Bering Dr., # 800
Houston, TX 77057-31
  • (800) 848-5465 / (713) 784-4400
  • (713) 784-4454 (Fax)

Link Staffing is a sales-driven, relationship-building, community-based industrial temporary labor staffing franchise. Link can provide for a wide range of positions including skilled crafts and trades, light industrial and general labor employees. Link also services positions in office, clerical and administration. Link Staffing provides valued services for its clients such as long and short term assignments, temporary to full time, payroll functions, on-site management, customized new employee orientations for the work site and a comprehensive screening process. Link also offers risk management services like client site evaluations, employee safety programs, and pre-employment, post accident and random drug screening.

Franchisor Background

Year Established: 1980

Franchising Since: 1994

Operating Units

Franchised Units 55 84.6%
Company-Owned Units 10 15.4%
Total Operating Units 65 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 57 100.0% In 13 States
Canada 0 0.0% In 0 Provinces
International 0 0.0% In 0 Foreign Countries
Total 57 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
Texas 23
California 8
Florida 7

Registered in the following Registration States

California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member Yes
CFA Member No
Franchisee Association? Yes, is a member
Size of Corporate Staff 30
Site Selection
Assistance
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance Yes
Financial Assistance Yes, Direct

Marketing Support

Co-Op Advertising Yes
National Advertising Yes
Regional Advertising Yes
Local Advertising Yes
Marketing Materials Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/Rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services: Grand Opening, In-House Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support Websites, As Needed

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing Included
Central Purchasing Included
Field Operation Evaluation Included
Field Training Included
Initial Store Opening Included
Inventory Control N/A
Franchisee Newsletter Included
Regional or National Meetings Included
800 Telephone Hotline Included

Training

(Sales) Support Center, TX 5 Days
Field Training 10 Days
(Operations) Support Center, TX 5 Days
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth $150K-200K
Cash Investment $70-80K
Total Investment $93-171K
Average Total Investment $132K

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $17K
Average Franchise Fee $17K
On-Going Royalty Varies
Average Royalty 0%
Advertising Fee 0%

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 2-3
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 0
Space Needs (in square feet) 1,200-1,500
Preferred Site Types Storefront, Strip Center
Other Site Types Allowed Industrial Office Park
Encourages Conversions Yes
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 4
General Business Experience 4
Specific Industry Experience 2
Formal Education 3
Psychological Profile 4
Personal Interviews 5
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 10/5/5/5
Term of Renewal Period 5
Passive Ownership? Not Allowed
Area Development
Agreements?
No
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 10
USA Yes, All United States
Canada No
Overseas No
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