AtWork franchise

An AtWork franchisee operates a staffing business that recruits, screens and hires workers for clients. At the end of 2025 there were 90 AtWork locations in the US, 83 franchised and 7 company-owned.

Cost to open: $165K–$250K
Franchise fee: $40,000
Royalty: 7%–10%
Locations, 2025: 90+3 in 3 yrs

Company snapshot

SBA loans: On the SBA Franchise Directory

From ATWORK FRANCHISE INC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.

How much a AtWork franchise costs

Opening one Personnel Business costs an estimated $165,000 to $250,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.

Source: ATWORK FRANCHISE INC, 2026 filing, page 21

AtWork franchise fee

The franchise fee is $40,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.

Source: ATWORK FRANCHISE INC, 2026 filing, page 12

Royalty and ongoing fees

Royalty	7% of gross revenues for Personnel Businesses, or 10% for full-time placements, subject to contractual adjustments. Professional Businesses have different rates.

The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.

Source: ATWORK FRANCHISE INC, 2026 filing, page 13

Sales and earnings

Shares figures AtWork publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: 2025 results for qualifying Personnel Business offices; new and satellite offices are excluded. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.

Source: ATWORK FRANCHISE INC, 2026 filing, page 56