Link Staffing Services vs Select Appointments Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Link Staffing Services vs Select Appointments including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Link Staffing Services Franchise	Select Appointments Franchise
Investment	$112,500 - $199,000	$24,750
Franchise Fee	$35,000	N/A
Royalty Fee	Varies	-
Advertising Fee	-	-
Year Founded	1980	-
Year Franchised	1994	-
Term Of Agreement	10 years	5 years +5
Term Of Agreement	10 years	5 years +5
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Link Staffing Services Franchise	Select Appointments Franchise
Experience	Sales skills, management, B2B understanding, marketing and business operations experience	-
Financing Options
	Link Staffing Services Franchise	Select Appointments Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	No/No	-/-
Start-up Costs	No/No	-/-
Equipment	No/No	-/-
Inventory	No/No	-/-
Receivables	Yes/No	-/-
Payroll	Yes/No	-/-
Training & Support
	Link Staffing Services Franchise	Select Appointments Franchise
Training	10 week initial on-board training	We provide a detailed training calendar that covers modules from initial induction for new starters in your team, followed by a series of development workshops/modules throughout the year, through to REC certified qualifications. The costs that will be incurred are limited to; Travel and subsistence REC accreditation examinations (circa �80-�90 per delegate depending on the level of qualification) but these qualifications are optional Any specialist or bespoke Social Media training (Circa �80 per delegate)but these courses are optional
Support	We have Franchise Field Managers that will be assigned to new franchisees as they come on board	Finance: payroll services, invoicing, management reporting Access to corporately negotiated invoice discounting /factoring services with leading franchise bankers HR: on-going training and development support and employment relations advice Marketing & Communications: on-going sales promotion support including website, advertising, sales collateral and public relations advice Business Development: on-going support from central team to maximise business revenues and access to corporate business initiatives
Marketing	Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising	Select will supplement our strong national marketing and branding effort with customised local marketing support to assist all of our Select partners to firstly launch their new business and then drive both job seeker and employer awareness in the local area.
Operations	27% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)	-
Expansion Plans
	Link Staffing Services Franchise	Select Appointments Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	-
Canada Expansion	No	-
International Expansion	No	Yes

Company Overviews

About Link Staffing Services

Link Staffing was formed in 1980 as an industrial only staffing agency. Since then we have expanded our business to serve retail, administrative, call center, hospitality and professional services. We pride ourselves in having a rich history of client satisfaction, loyalty, and franchising success. The first LINK franchise opened in 1994 and Link Staffing now boasts 44 locations nationwide. Our record of quality and growth can best be chronicled by the decisions we've made to:
 * Establish a set of core values that guide our actions as a company
 * Design and implement a strong Risk Management and Safety program.
 * Creating a "LINK family" culture that binds the support center staff with our franchisees.
 * Develop an industry leading proprietary software system that provides our franchisees with the most thorough screening tools needed to get the job done right!
At Link Staffing Our Franchisees Matter From the start LINK is there to help you start achieving success. LINK supports our franchisees by:
 * Assistance in Selecting the Best Location
- Utilizing LINK's proven site location criteria's, we can guide you in locating the best site your new business will need to service your clients efficiently.
 *Training - The goal of LINK's franchise training is to help you grow your business: to help you build relationships, recruit effectively, sell powerfully and manage your office efficiently. LINK's training is not a one-size-fits-all program. Each franchisee is assigned a dedicated Franchise Support Manager to help put your sales, recruiting and professional development training into practical application. The level and type of franchise training you receive will depend on your particular skills and capabilities. Whatever your strengths or weaknesses are, your Franchise Support Manager will make sure you have the right tools and the additional training you'll need to be SUCCESSFUL!
 * Recruiting - Effective recruiting is a crucial component to our success. The marketing team provides valuable assistance for new franchise owners and existing franchisees that need guidance in developing recruiting materials and finding the best messaging channels.
 * Helping franchisees with their local marketing efforts
- Our marketing team can support our franchisees with creating email templates, flyer design help or help you create a custom campaign; whatever the need, our experienced franchise marketing support team is there to help. Be The "I" In LINK

We're looking for talented new franchise owners who can work within a franchise model, who are skilled problem solvers, resourceful, outgoing and have sales, marketing, and/or management experience, and who are results oriented. A person who can build relationships, lead a team, and who has the integrity and motivation to excel!
 Link Staffing Services is a strong, proven franchising concept. From our culture to our operations, Link provides our franchisees with the foundation to run their business successfully!
 * Link Staffing Services provides 100% funding of the payroll to our franchisees
 * Accounting, Credit & Collections, Marketing, IT, and Systems Support
 * Full Learning Center for Training that includes up to five weeks of operations and sales training at headquarters and in the field
 * Industry Leading Proprietary Software system and tools for screening and operations management
 * 30+ years of staffing experience and best practices
 Financial Requirements:
- $25,000 franchise fee
- $10,000 training deposit
- $80,000 recommended liquid availability

VETERANS will receive a $10,000.00 discount off the Franchise Fees

About Select Appointments

The initial acquisition fee for a Select Appointments Franchise is $24,750
For this outlay you receive;
*Exclusive rights to trade the nationally recognised ‘Select Appointments' brand across a substantial postcode region
*Access to large and sophisticated back and front office support systems and powerful national purchasing strength from within the Staffline Group
*Office launch marketing support, on-going central marketing initiatives and use of the Select website with a specific web page built for your territory

*HR Legislation, staff recruitment, selection and training IT and e-business systems, purchasing and implementation of required hardware through
*Access to national and regional contracts
*Access to corporately negotiated rates with suppliers and contractors
*Access to corporately negotiated invoice discounting /factoring services with leading franchise bankers
*HR: on-going training and development support and employment relations advice
*Marketing & Communications: on-going sales promotion support including website, advertising, sales collateral and public relations advice
*Business Development: on-going support from central team to maximise business revenues and access to corporate business initiatives