Dimensional Search franchise
A Dimensional Search franchisee operates an executive search and recruiting business. At the end of 2025 there were 103 Dimensional Search locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $104K–$132K
- Franchise fee
- $88,000
- Royalty
- 7.5% + minimum
- Locations, 2025
- 103+103 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From Sanford Rose Associates International, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Dimensional Search franchise costs
Opening one business costs an estimated $103,900 to $131,600. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Sanford Rose Associates International, LLC, 2026 filing, page 18
Dimensional Search franchise fee
The franchise fee is $88,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Sanford Rose Associates International, LLC, 2026 filing, page 14
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7.5% of cash receipts, subject to a $2,500 quarterly minimum starting 270 days after the agreement takes effect. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Sanford Rose Associates International, LLC, 2026 filing, page 14
Sales and earnings
No figures Dimensional Search does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Sanford Rose Associates International, LLC, 2026 filing, page 34
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 (+7) | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 41 (+34) | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 103 (+62) | 0 | 3 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: Sanford Rose Associates International, LLC, 2026 filing, page 35
