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I4 SEARCH GROUP

I4 SEARCH GROUP

i4 Search Group franchises provide permanent placement recruitment services for healthcare facilities, service providers, and outlets, specializing in distinct lines such as nursing and advanced practice, allied health professionals, providers (physicians and pharmacists), dental, and veterinary positions. Franchisees operate within designated territories using proprietary systems, applicant tracking tools, trademarks, and operational manuals to recruit and place candidates. The target market includes hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, medical clinics, diagnostic facilities, and other healthcare-related organizations seeking permanent professional placements.

38locations
$65K–$111K
Since 2021
ServicesWest Chester, OHwww.i4searchgroup.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$50,000
Initial Investment
$65,300 – $111,100
Royalty Rate
14.00%
Brand Fund
3.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$1,134 – $1,134

14% royalty + 3% brand fund + $750/mo local marketing + $234/mo technology + $150/mo administrative fee

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

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I4 SEARCH GROUP Franchise Analysis

Healthcare recruitment is a talent gold rush, and i4 Search Group is charging ahead with locations doubling since franchising began in 2021. This specialist in placing nurses, physicians, and vets skips Item 19 earnings disclosure, even as the system expands rapidly. Does the low entry barrier offset the fee stack, or is the growth story too good to be true without revenue proof?

Item 7 lays out a modest startup: $65,300-$111,100 total investment, including the $50,000 franchise fee from Item 5. Ongoing fees hit hard per Item 6—14% royalty on gross revenue, 3% brand fund, plus mandatory $750/month local marketing, $234/month technology, and $150/month administrative, totaling over $1,100 monthly fixed costs before royalties. No Item 19 means zero disclosed average revenues or profits, forcing reliance on unverified seller claims for healthcare placement margins.

System health per Item 20 shows promise: 38 franchised units (1 corporate), up 27% from 30 in 2023, with 8 projected new units and just 3 transfers. This young brand's momentum suggests strong demand, but high fees could squeeze thin recruiter margins in a competitive field. Without earnings data, the $65K floor appeals to bootstrappers, yet validate via discovery day—growth alone doesn't guarantee your territory delivers.

Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How I4 SEARCH GROUP Compares

FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
I4 SEARCH GROUP
Current
$65K – $111K$50K14.0%38
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
198 franchises
$121K – $289K$47K10.2%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 198 Business Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth


Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1TX
11
2FL
4
3CA
4
4MI
3
5AZ
2
6CO
2
7MT
2
8SC
1
9TN
1
10WI
1
11MA
1
12NC
1
13NJ
1
14NY
1
15OH
1

+4 more states

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Franchisee Contacts

38 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

38 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
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
2
Transfers
3
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
8

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a I4 SEARCH GROUP franchise ranges from $65,300 to $111,100. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 14.0% of gross sales.