Business Description

ATS offers a unique franchise opportunity with three niche businesses in the temporary staffing industry. With over 19 years' experience, we've perfected systems for the temporary and permanent placement of office clerical, light industrial, professional and health-related positions. The three niche areas are: ATS PERSONNEL for clerical and light industrial staffing, ATS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES for accounting and technical staffing and ATS HEALTH.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1978

Franchising Since:  1991

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	5	35.7%
Company-Owned Units:	9	64.3%
Total Operating Units:	14	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 14 100% In 6 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 14 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. South Carolina	2
2. Louisiana	2
3. Georgia	7

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, New York

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$35-50K
Total Investment:	$75-110K
Average Total Investment:	$92K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$12.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$12K
On-Going Royalty:	6.9%
Average Royalty:	7%
Advertising Fee:	0.5%

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,000

Preferred Sites: Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	17
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
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:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Corporate Office	2 Weeks
2. 2 Weeks	On-Site
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 4 U.S.: Yes, FL, NC Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from ATS Personnel.