AtWork
Business & Professional Services · Staffing & Employment
- Active units
- 83
- Royalty
- 7.0%
Franchised, year-end 2025
of weekly Net Sales
About AtWork
AtWork Group is a staffing and recruiting company based in the United States. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. Its primary focus is on providing customized workforce solutions to companies across various industries. AtWork Group offers a range of services including temporary staffing, direct-hire placements, executive recruitment, payrolling services, and more. They have a network of over 100 franchise locations throughout the United States, allowing them to provide both local and national staffing solutions. The company is committed to connecting qualified job seekers with reputable companies to meet their workforce needs. Although AtWork Group primarily operates within the United States, they have recently expanded their international footprint through partnerships and joint ventures. These global ventures have allowed the company to offer staffing services in international markets and provide international job opportunities to their clients. In terms of market position, AtWork Group has established itself as a leader in the staffing and recruiting industry. With a strong network of franchise locations, they have a wide reach and can effectively meet the staffing needs of companies of all sizes. Their commitment to customer satisfaction and personalized service has contributed to their success. There have been no major events or changes in the company's strategy or product lineup reported recently. However, AtWork Group continues to grow and expand its services to better serve their clients. As of the latest available information, AtWork Group remains a prominent player in the staffing and recruiting industry. The company continues to uphold its values of providing exceptional service and customized solutions to its clients. Their commitment to innovation and expansion positions them well for future growth and success.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$40k
- Brand fund
0.5% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
2500.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,000 – 1,250 sq ft
- Additional Territory Fee – Personnel Business
$20k
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations83
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings21
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-1.2%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR1.2%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio1.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate5.0%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$208k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open90 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate7.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.