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GRN GLOBAL RECRUITERS

GRN GLOBAL RECRUITERS

Global Recruiters Network (GRN) franchises allow operators to run permanent placement service businesses that match full-time employees with employers using the GLOBAL RECRUITERS NETWORK® service mark. Franchisees utilize proprietary software like CAPSX and GRN Exchange from affiliates, along with recruiting tools and support services. The business model is commission-based on successful placements, targeting companies across industries seeking professional talent.

158locations
$21K–$23K
Since 2002
ServicesChicago, ILRFB Holdings, Inc.www.grncorp.netDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$20,000
Initial Investment
$21,400 – $23,400
Royalty Rate
4.00%
Brand Fund
N/A
Fixed Monthly Fees
$2,500 – $2,500

4%-10% royalty based on net receipts + $3,000/mo GRN Bundle Fee + $100/hr Web Site Changes Fee

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

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Extracted Item 19 Section

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How GRN GLOBAL RECRUITERS Compares

Key Insights

  • Lower investment than 90% of Business Services franchises
  • Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
GRN GLOBAL RECRUITERS
Current
$21K – $23K$20K4.0%158
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC$14K – $607KN/AN/A6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)$216K – $609K$30K5.0%4,500
RE/MAX$37K – $337K$35K1.0%2,994
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE$71K – $105K$25K15.0%2,744
CRUISE PLANNERS$2K – $21K$11K3.0%2,655
Business Services Average
197 franchises
$121K – $289K$46K10.2%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 197 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

Top States
1TX
23
2FL
15
3IL
13
4IN
10
5SC
8
6GA
7
7CO
6
8KS
6
9WI
6
10OH
6
11TN
6
12NC
5
13MA
5
14MI
5
15PA
4

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SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for GRN GLOBAL RECRUITERS franchisees (20102022)

Total Loans
2
Average Loan
$87,500
Total Volume
$0.2M
Default Rate
100.0%

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.

2 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

142 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

142 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
27
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
0
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
5

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a GRN GLOBAL RECRUITERS franchise ranges from $21,400 to $23,400. This includes a franchise fee of $20,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.0% of gross sales.