SANFORD ROSE ASSOCIATES
Sanford Rose Associates franchises enable owners to operate executive search and recruiting businesses that assist client companies in filling critical positions, typically on a direct-hire basis, with fees paid by the client rather than the candidate. Franchisees specialize in specific industries or functional disciplines and have worldwide recruiting rights without territorial restrictions. The business model focuses on securing search assignments through direct marketing and successfully placing qualified candidates via phone, email, and in-person interactions.
Franchise Costs
5.5% royalty on cash receipts up to $2M (then 0.25%) + $2,500 quarterly minimum royalty (Option 1 default; no ad fund or other fixed monthly fees)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How SANFORD ROSE ASSOCIATES Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 94% of Business Services franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SANFORD ROSE ASSOCIATES Current | $11K – $15K | $8K | 5.5% | 172 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 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
+26 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SANFORD ROSE ASSOCIATES franchisees (2021 – 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.
Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a SANFORD ROSE ASSOCIATES franchise ranges from $11,400 to $14,800. This includes a franchise fee of $7,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.5% of gross sales.
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