HRBoost franchise
2026 filing · April 30, 2026Shares sales figures
HRBoost at a glance
An outsourced HR business providing HR consulting, payroll administration and shared services to employers. At the end of 2025 there were 1 HRBoost locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- HRBoost US Franchising LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Libertyville, Illinois
- Typical size
- 150–800 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $136K–$195K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $48,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 7% + minimum
- The greater of 7% of gross sales or a set monthly minimum, paid twice a month
- Brand fund
- 2%
- 2% of gross sales
- Renewal fee
- $5,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- None
- No exclusive territory
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 1
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 1
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 1
- Most in Illinois
Support and records
From HRBoost US Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
HRBoost among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | HRBoost | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $165,738 | Costs less than 75% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $48,000 | Higher than 62% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 7% | Higher than 70% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 1 | Fewer than 88% of franchises |
How much a HRBoost franchise costs
Opening one HRBoost costs an estimated $136,150 to $195,325. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are initial franchise fee ($48,000) and vehicle ($25,000 to $45,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $48,000 | ||
| Opening Marketing Plan Fee | $10,000 | ||
| Initial Book Inventory Fee | $1,200 | ||
| Travel and Living Expenses During Training for Up to 2 People | $4,300 | $16,000 | |
| Initial Inventory | $3,200 | ||
| Internet Service | $300 | $375 | |
| Technology Hardware Purchases and Initial Set-Up of Select Software | $3,850 | $6,550 | |
| Software Fees (3 months) | $1,600 | ||
| IT Support Fees (3 months) | $1,500 | ||
| Equipment | $1,350 | $1,650 | |
| Furniture & Fixtures | $0 | $2,500 | |
| Office Supplies | $700 | $1,000 | |
| Business Licenses & Permits | $750 | $1,000 | |
| Membership/Association Dues | $900 | $8,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $3,000 | $5,000 | |
| Business Insurance | $3,000 | $3,750 | |
| Vehicle | $25,000 | $45,000 | |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $27,500 | $39,000 | |
| Total | $136,150 | $195,325 | |
Source: HRBoost US Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 18
HRBoost franchise fee
The franchise fee is $48,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: HRBoost US Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 10
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | The greater of 7% of gross sales or a set monthly minimum, paid twice a month. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross sales. |
| Technology Fee | Currently $150 per month. |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Local Advertising and Promotions | At least 2% of Gross Sales, but not more than $2,000 per month. |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: HRBoost US Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, pages 10 and 11
Other fees as filed, from pages 11–13. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures HRBoost publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: HRBoost US Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 38
How HRBoost compares
Of the 31 staffing franchises on this site, HRBoost is the 25th cheapest to open and the 26th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | HRBoost | Typical staffing brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $136K | $85K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $195K | $145K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $48K | $40K | $40K |
| Royalty | 7% | 7.5% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 2% | 1.5% | 2% |
| US locations | 1 | 27 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 15 of 31 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 31 brands in staffing franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: HRBoost US Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 40
Where HRBoost locations are
At the end of 2025, HRBoost had locations in 1 state. The most are in Illinois.
- Illinois1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Source: HRBoost US Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 41
Who owns HRBoost?
HRBoost franchises are sold by HRBoost US Franchising LLC.
From HRBoost US Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: HRBoost US Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 9, bankruptcy on page 9
HRBoost filings
The figures on this page come from HRBoost US Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing, issued April 30, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | April 30, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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