Link Staffing Services
1800 Bering Dr., # 800
Houston, TX 77057-31
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(800) 848-5465
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(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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