Business Description

Labor Finders is the oldest and largest industrial staffing franchise in the nation. We offer a specialized labor staffing service that supplies highly productive skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers to companies in construction, industrial and commercial business segments. The strength of Labor Finders continues to come from the commitment of our franchisees toward customer satisfaction. Our franchisee family understands that success depends on exceptional service, respect for all employees and concern for their safety, and appreciation for team members and their personal contributions. We always strive to better support and serve our franchise family in achieving these goals.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1975

Franchising Since:  1975

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	256	89.8%
Company-Owned Units:	29	10.2%
Total Operating Units:	285	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 285 100% In 52 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 285 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Florida	57
2. California	33
3. Georgia	27

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$200K
Cash Investment:	$75-100K
Total Investment:	$116-198K
Average Total Investment:	$157K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$20K
Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
On-Going Royalty:	3%
Average Royalty:	3%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,000-1,200

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	24
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	Yes
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Trade Show Exhibits
Additional Services:	Newsletter, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:	Online Proprietary E-Store
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Operating Unit	2 Weeks
2. On-Site	1 Week
3. Classroom	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 15 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Labor Finders International.