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ATWORK
AtWork is a staffing franchise that provides temporary clerical, administrative, and light industrial personnel to customers within a specific protected territory, along with non-exclusive rights for full-time placements. Franchisees operate under the AtWork brand and systems, employing the workers while the franchisor manages billing, collections, and remittances after deducting royalties and fees. The target market includes employers with 20 or more employees per location in the multi-billion-dollar staffing industry.
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Franchise Costs
7% royalty (10% for full-time placements) + 0.5% marketing fund + $149/mo technology bundle fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 63 Franchised Offices that operated as standard Personnel Business Offices during the entire 2025 calendar year.
* The data is for 63 franchised offices for the 2025 calendar year. Data was segmented by 'Years of Operation' (1-3 years: 7 offices; 3-5 years: 14 offices; 5+ years: 42 offices) in Part B. Weighted averages were calculated for Gross Revenue, Gross Profit, and Gross Margin using these segments. Weighted Average Gross Revenue: (7 * $1,448,154 + 14 * $1,813,407 + 42 * $4,641,309) / 63 = $3,658,091.33, rounded to $3,658,091. Weighted Average Gross Profit: (7 * $334,699 + 14 * $342,242 + 42 * $790,733) / 63 = $640,397.89, rounded to $640,398. Weighted Average Gross Margin: (7 * 0.2794 + 14 * 0.1994 + 42 * 0.2001) / 63 = 0.2087555..., rounded to 0.208756. Note (3) defines 'Gross Profits' as 'Gross Revenue, less its payroll expenses and taxes'. Note (4) defines 'Gross Margin' as 'Gross Profits as a percentage of its Gross Revenue'. This value is used for 'ebitda_margin_pct' due to its definition as a percentage of gross revenue. Median Gross Revenue is taken from the overall summary in Part A as $1,842,996. No explicit data for revenue quartiles, net income, net profit, or EBITDA was provided, nor sufficient expense breakdowns to estimate further profit ranges.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $3,658,091
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In the cutthroat staffing world, ATWORK stands out by handing franchisees protected territories for temp clerical and light industrial hires, while the franchisor tackles the messy billing and collections. Item 19 lays bare revenue disparities across units, and the SBA loan track record hints at financing realities that could make or break your entry. But with a recent dip in locations, is this a mature system ripe for savvy operators, or a warning sign demanding deeper scrutiny?
Item 7 details the $165,000-$250,000 initial investment, kicked off by a $40,000 franchise fee, targeting employers with 20+ staff in the multi-billion-dollar staffing sector. Ongoing costs include a 7% royalty (jumping to 10% on full-time placements), 0.5% brand fund, and $149 monthly tech bundle. Item 19 shines with average gross revenue of $3,658,091 but a median of $1,842,996, signaling top performers drive the average while many hover lower; notably, EBITDA margin sits at 0%, underscoring tight profitability after fees in this franchise model where you employ the workers.
System maturity shows since 1992 franchising from Knoxville, TN, with 83 franchise (7 corporate) locations after slipping from 84 in 2024—a 1% contraction amid 14 terminations. Projected 5 new units suggest cautious expansion, while 13 SBA loans averaging $191,938 carry a 15.4% default rate, higher than many peers and flagging potential cash flow strains. For buyers eyeing business services, probe top-decile revenue drivers and territory protections via current FDD to gauge if you can beat the median.
Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How ATWORK Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 81% of Business Services franchises
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ATWORK Current | $165K – $250K | $40K | 7.0% | 83 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| RE/MAX | $37K – $337K | $35K | 1.0% | 2,994 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
Business Services Average 199 franchises | $120K – $289K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 199 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for ATWORK franchisees (2016 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
13 SBA loans on record
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93 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a ATWORK franchise ranges from $165,000 to $250,000. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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