Dimensional Search

Item 7 lays out a relatively lean entry at $103,900-$131,600 total investment, though the $88,000 franchise fee claims over 80% of the low-end—steep versus business services norms where fees often hover $30K-$50K. Ongoing royalties hit 7.5% of gross plus a $2,500 quarterly minimum, which could pinch early cash flow if assignments lag, as most revenue stems from completing search placements via phone/email. No Item 19 means zero official revenue or profit snapshots from existing units, forcing reliance on FDD Item 20 stats and your own modeling; this opacity is a key diligence hurdle in an industry where top recruiters can clear six figures per placement.

System vitality shines: locations ballooned from 41 (2024) to 103 (2025), a 151% leap with only 2 terminations and 53 projected new units, suggesting robust validation and low churn. Franchising since 1970 under Next Level Exchange in Plano, TX, this model suits experienced recruiters leveraging direct marketing for assignments. Weigh the global scale and specialization perks against undisclosed earnings and elevated fees—strong growth trajectory merits a deep dive if you can project $500K+ billings to cover royalties comfortably.