Sanford Rose Associates franchise

A Sanford Rose Associates franchisee operates an executive search and recruiting business. At the end of 2025 there were 157 Sanford Rose Associates locations in the US, all franchised.

Cost to open: $11K–$15K
Franchise fee: $7,500
Royalty: Tiered or fixed + percentage
Locations, 2025: 157−2 in 3 yrs

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 Sanford Rose Associates franchise costs

Opening established-firm conversion costs an estimated $11,400 to $14,800. 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 16

Sanford Rose Associates franchise fee

The franchise fee is $7,500. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.

Source: Sanford Rose Associates International, LLC, 2026 filing, page 13

Royalty and ongoing fees

Royalty	Choose tiered royalties of 5.5%–0.25% of cash receipts or $10,000 monthly plus 0.25% of annual revenue over $6 million; minimum royalties of $2,500 quarterly apply.

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 13

Sales and earnings

No figures Sanford Rose Associates 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 30