MRI Worldwide vs DES Staffing Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
MRI Worldwide Franchise
DES Staffing Franchise
Investment $66,635 - $99,785$45,000 - $60,000
Franchise Fee $40,000N/A
Royalty Fee 9%-3%-
Advertising Fee 0.5%-
Year Founded 1957-
Year Franchised 1965-
Term Of Agreement 10-20 years-
Term Of Agreement 10-20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
MRI Worldwide Franchise
DES Staffing Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • Sales/sales management background preferred
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    Financing Options

     
    MRI Worldwide Franchise
    DES Staffing Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    MRI Worldwide Franchise
    DES Staffing Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 2% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 4

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

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    Expansion Plans

     
    MRI Worldwide Franchise
    DES Staffing Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About MRI Worldwide

    A subsidiary of CDI Corp., Management Recruiters International has offices in some 35 countries, and more than 5,000 search professionals. Completing thousands of placements annually through its specialized divisions'Management Recruiters, Sales Consultants, CompuSearch and OfficeMates5'Management Recruiters International franchisees may also offer services including flexible staffing, project outsourcing, videoconferencing, compatibility assessment and relocation services.

    In 1999, the company acquired British staffing franchisor Humana International, giving it a large presence in Europe. To reflect this expanded reach, in 2000, Management Recruiters International changed its name to MRI Worldwide.

    About DES Staffing

    DES has been in the staffing business for more than a decade. Over these years, our industry has experienced major growth. The temporary staffing industry is the 5th fastest growing industry in the U.S. and revenues have more than tripled in the past ten years. As impressive as this may seem, year after year, DES’s growth has consistently outpaced the industry’s rate. Come be a part of this massive growth and start your own DES Employment Group Franchise.

    Ask any employee at DES, and they will tell you the same thing: “Customer Service is Priority #1”. Since 1999 DES has catered every aspect of it’s business to serving people with utmost courtesy and respect - not only for our Client Companies, but our Field Employees as well.