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 Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Link Staffing Services system. Link Staffing Services 1800 Bering Dr., # 800 Houston, TX 77057-3151 |
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Business Description
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
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in 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
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 2-3 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200-1,500
Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites: Industrial Office Park
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
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
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Franchised Units: | 50 | 87.7% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 7 | 12.3% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 57 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. California | 8 |
| 2. Florida | 7 |
| 3. Texas | 23 |
Registered in 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
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% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200-1,500
Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites: Industrial Office Park
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
| 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): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10/5/5/5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | No | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, 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 | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 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: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Field Training | 10 Days | ||||||||
| 2. (Sales) Support Center, TX | 5 Days | ||||||||
| 3. (Operations) Support Center, TX | 5 Days | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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Submit an online form to receive information from Link Staffing Services. • Coupons • Pre-Qualifier Application |
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