i4 Search Group franchise
2026 filing · April 13, 2026
i4 Search Group at a glance
A permanent-placement recruiting firm for healthcare facilities and providers.
The business
- Franchisor
- i4 Franchise Development Inc
- The company that sells the franchises
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $65K–$111K
- One territory and specialty line
- Franchise fee
- $50K–$80K
- For one specialty line in one territory
- Royalty
- 14% + minimum
- 14% of gross sales, deducted per transaction, with a minimum monthly royalty of $200 per specialty line for each million people in the territory
- Brand fund
- 3%
- 3% of gross sales; it can rise to 4%
- Agreement length
- 8 years
Where it is
- Franchised, 2025
- 29
- As printed in the filing
From i4 Franchise Development Inc’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
i4 Search Group among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | i4 Search Group | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $88,200 | Costs less than 90% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $50,000 | Higher than 70% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 14% | Higher than 98% of brands with a set rate |
How much a i4 Search Group franchise costs
Opening one territory and specialty line costs an estimated $65,300 to $111,100. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital. It is one of the low-cost franchises.
The biggest costs are initial franchise fee ($50,000 to $80,000) and additional funds – three months ($6,000 to $9,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $80,000 | |
| Office Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment | $500 | $2,000 | |
| Rent – Three Months | $0 | $1,800 | |
| Computer Systems | $1,000 | $2,000 | |
| Business Development start Up Investment | $5,000 | ||
| Travel for Initial Training | $1,500 | $2,500 | |
| Professional Fees | $1,000 | $5,000 | |
| Insurance | $200 | $3,500 | |
| Licenses and Permits | $100 | $300 | |
| Additional Funds – Three Months | $6,000 | $9,000 | |
| Total | $65,300 | $111,100 | |
Source: i4 Franchise Development Inc, 2026 filing, page 18
i4 Search Group franchise fee
The franchise fee is $50,000 to $80,000, for one specialty line in one territory. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: i4 Franchise Development Inc, 2026 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 14% of gross sales, deducted per transaction, with a minimum monthly royalty of $200 per specialty line for each million people in the territory. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 3% of gross sales; it can rise to 4%. |
| Technology Fee | Currently $241.57 per month |
| Franchisee Directed Local Marketing | $1,000 per month per Territory and per Specialty Line |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: i4 Franchise Development Inc, 2026 filing, page 12
Other fees as filed, from page 12. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures i4 Search Group 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: i4 Franchise Development Inc, 2026 filing, page 40
How i4 Search Group compares
Of the 31 staffing franchises on this site, i4 Search Group is the 11th cheapest to open.
| Figure | i4 Search Group | Typical staffing brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $65K | $85K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $111K | $145K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $50K | $40K | $40K |
| Royalty | 14% | 7.5% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 3% | 1.5% | 2% |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30 (+8) | 2 |
| 2024 | 37 (+7) | 1 |
| 2025 | 29 (−8) | 1 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
These figures don't add up as printed: the 2023 counts come to 32, but the filing shows 31. Worth asking the franchisor.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: i4 Franchise Development Inc, 2026 filing, page 41
Where i4 Search Group locations are
At the end of 2025, i4 Search Group had locations in 15 states. The most are in Texas, Michigan and Montana.
- Texas12
- Michigan2
- Montana2
- North Carolina2
- Ohio2
- Virginia2
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Michigan | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Montana | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| North Carolina | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Ohio | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Virginia | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Arizona | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Colorado | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Florida | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Georgia | 1 | 0 | 1 |
All 15 states
| Maryland | 1 |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 |
| New Jersey | 1 |
| New York | 1 |
| South Carolina | 1 |
Source: i4 Franchise Development Inc, 2026 filing, page 42
Who owns i4 Search Group?
i4 Search Group franchises are sold by i4 Franchise Development Inc.
From i4 Franchise Development Inc’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: i4 Franchise Development Inc, 2026 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 11
i4 Search Group filings
The figures on this page come from i4 Franchise Development Inc’s 2026 filing, issued April 13, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | April 13, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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