Business Description

@WORK PERSONNEL SERVICES announces its new 3-for-1 Franchise Program. For the cost of one franchise, @WORK offers temporary help, staff leasing and permanent placement programs for its franchisees. Here are some benefits of becoming a member of @WORK's network: franchise fee - $11,500; training fee - $2,500; sliding volume discount sale for royalty and service fees. Call our franchise sales department today to receive our information package.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1990

Franchising Since:  1992

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	62	98.4%
Company-Owned Units:	1	1.6%
Total Operating Units:	63	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 63 100% In 12 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 63 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Maine	2
2. North Carolina	3
3. Tennessee	15

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

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$75K
Cash Investment:	$15K
Total Investment:	$35-75K
Average Total Investment:	$55K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$1K
Average Franchise Fee:	$1K
On-Going Royalty:	8%
Average Royalty:	8%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 800

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	2
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	3
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 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:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	15
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
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:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Corporate Office	4-5 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 24 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from @Work Personnel Services.