Ahead Human Resources vs PMA Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Ahead Human Resources vs PMA including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Ahead Human Resources Franchise
PMA Franchise
Investment $80,100 - $171,700$43,300 - $70,000
Franchise Fee $17,700 - $23,700$30,000
Royalty Fee Varies10-8%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19951985
Year Franchised 20001998
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Renewal Fee -$5K


Business Experience Requirements

 
Ahead Human Resources Franchise
PMA Franchise
Experience
  • Applicants evaluated by individual merits

  • General business experience

  • Financing Options

     
    Ahead Human Resources Franchise
    PMA Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    Ahead Human Resources Franchise
    PMA Franchise
    Training --
    Support Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Ad slicks-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.


    Expansion Plans

     
    Ahead Human Resources Franchise
    PMA Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Ahead Human Resources

    Since starting the Staffing business in 1995 and incorporating the PEO business in 1996, William Bellis had always had his sights set on Franchising.  He and his wife/co-owner, Andrea, developed systems and ways of doing business for the Entrepreneur.  No need to reinvent the wheel.  


    Ahead Human Resources is a market leading Staffing/Professional Employer Organization delivering advanced Human Resource solutions using automated state-of-the-art technology combined with highly skilled Human Resource professionals. The amazing growth from 1995-2000 of over 29,000% ranks AHEAD HR with the top of the privately held companies in the U.S. From its inception, "a national footprint through franchising” has been its business philosophy. AHEAD Franchise Corporation is currently offering franchises in select areas of the U.S. In-house professional staff includes: Human Resource Professionals Staffing Persons On-Site Expert Legal Professional CPA - Accounting/Finance Marketing Professionals Sales Professionals

    About PMA

    Since 1985, Personalized Management Associates (PMA) has been putting representatives in an assortment of positions in the retail, eatery and administration enterprises, including store/branch, midmanagement, specialized, corporate and official levels.

    PMA is the only Franchisor in the USA of an Executive Search Chain specializing in the recession resistant niche markets of restaurant, hospitality and retail management. Featuring: Double Digit Operating Margins, Quick Cash Flow Ramp Up, Multiple Revenue Streams, Strong Training, Guidance and Support, Protected Territories, Quality of Life and the Lowest Initial Investment in the Staffing Industry.