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When you franchise with AtWork, you can benefit from many incentives that you may not have with others in the staffing industry. Work with a trusted franchise partner who cares about your success and profitability.
When evaluating potential owners, AtWork looks for candidates who have at least a $250,000 net worth. Top candidates will have the business acumen and financial resources to tackle the initial franchise fee, all pre-opening expenses and duties, and the cost of day-to-day operations for the first six to nine months.
AtWork aims to make superior support affordable for our franchisees. Our estimated initial investment for a new franchise location is $156,000 to $213,000 for a Personnel franchise or $95,000 to $115,000 for a Professional franchise. This is based on reports from our current and past franchisees and our corporate team’s industry expertise.
| Personnel | Professional | |
| Type of Expenditure | Estimated Amount | Estimated Amount |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $60,000 |
| Risk Management Reserve Deposit | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Insurance Deposit | $9,500–$12,000 | $3,000-$4,500 |
| Lease, Rent, and Deposit | $900–$3,500 | $0 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $500–$2,500 | $0 |
| Office Equipment and Supplies | $15,000–$20,000 | $1,250-$2,500 |
| Utility Deposit and Telephone | $500–$2,500 | $0 |
| Costs to Attend Initial Training | $3,000–$4,500 | $2,000-$3,500 |
| Advertising, Grand Opening, Printed Materials, and Signage | $10,600–$13,500 | $3,000-$5,000 |
| Professional Services and Misc. Start-up Costs (Lawyers, CPAs, etc.) | $5,000–$7,000 | $5,000-$7,000 |
| Additional Funds for the First 6–9 Months | $66,000–$102,500 | $15,750-$27,500 |
| Total | $156,000–$213,000 | $95,000-$115,000 |
Your initial investment of $156,000 to $213,000 for a Personnel franchise will contribute to many sources for opening and operating your new business efficiently. This includes external third parties like landlords and contractors, preferred vendors for equipment and services, and internal sources like employees. If you select a Professional franchise, your initial investment of $95,000 to $115,000 will contribute to many of the same categories, but without the additional overhead of a physical office and internal team.
From your initial investment, our corporate office receives a $40,000 franchise fee for a Personnel franchise or a $60,000 for a Professional franchise, plus an additional $5,000 initial deposit into your risk management account.
The initial franchise fee helps cover our robust pre- and post-opening support. This includes virtual and in-person training, in-house accounting and payroll services, marketing tools and assets, risk management support, assistance with internal hiring if required and much more.
The risk management reserve acts as a security deposit to cover any issues that may arise including workers’ compensation situations and in rare cases disputed invoices that are charged back. After the expiration or termination of your franchise agreement, any remaining balance of this deposit will be refundable to you.
AtWork uses preferred vendors and suppliers for significant savings when franchisees need to purchase insurance or office equipment. Our insurance programs are roughly 25% lower in costs than if you bought coverage on your own, and our tech stack provides massive savings from open market pricing.
For Personnel franchises, other expenditures like rent, leasehold improvements, and utilities will be paid to the landlord, contractor, and utility companies of your choosing. The same goes for outside professionals like lawyers and accountants to look over your contract and financials.
Our estimated initial training costs are not for the cost of training itself but for travel, lodging and food. Estimated additional funds for the first six to nine months are for utilities, supplies, employee payroll if desired but not your personal salary as an owner.
Learn more about financing and tax benefits in our investment questions and answers.
While we do not offer direct or indirect financing, we are proud to partner with multiple leading lenders. If applicable, we can refer you to one of our trusted funding partners for SBA Loans, unsecured loans, or other options like ROBS, which allows you access to retirement funds for your business.
Yes, AtWork allows our franchise owners to collect tax benefits like Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC). As the employer of record for any individual that you recruit through your staffing agency, these federal tax credits are available for your placement of anyone who has consistently faced barriers to employment as part of a marginalized group.
We offer a 20% discount on the initial franchise fee to veterans of the U.S. military.
Ideal candidates bring established professional backgrounds that leverage industry knowledge, trusted networks, and earned credibility as business owners. Owners must possess a minimum of five years of professional experience in staffing sales or B2B sales, reflecting a proven ability to develop client relationships and drive revenue.
AtWork offers many different avenues to business ownership. Many franchisees choose a hands-on approach, being directly involved in everyday operations. Others have the option of semi-absentee ownership where you can hire day-to-day management. Talk to our executive team about which model would work best for you.
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