PrideStaff
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching PrideStaff franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
PrideStaff franchise specializes in staffing and recruitment services, connecting businesses with temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire employees across vari
Headline figures
PrideStaff quick facts
- Is PrideStaff a franchise?
- Yes. PrideStaff offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 65 outlets in total (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 51).
- How much does it cost to open a PrideStaff franchise?
- The PrideStaff Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $151,950–$244,600 for new office — total (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21); $105,600–$164,100 for resale/transfer office — total (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 22). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- Does PrideStaff disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The PrideStaff FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 49). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many PrideStaff locations are there?
- The FDD reports 65 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 51). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is PrideStaff a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $151,950 – $244,600 (New office — TOTAL); $105,600 – $164,100 (Resale/transfer office — TOTAL); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 4 separate groups: other measures for 53 Franchised locations; other measures for locations; other measures for 4 Company-owned locations; other measures for 57 All locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets declined by 3 in 2025, to 65 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
PrideStaff head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Resale/transfer officePDF p. 22$105,600 – $164,100
- New officePDF p. 21$151,950 – $244,600
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
42 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
4 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
53 locations
Other measures · 53 locations
- Who is counted
- Franchised offices operated continuously by same franchisee at least two years through 2025
- Period
- Temporary bill rate
- Excluded
- Franchised excludes 5 ownership changes, 6 opened in two years, 1 temporarily closed; 7 permanent closures 2024, 7 in 2025 (1 same-year opening/closure), 2 reacquired 2025. Company excludes 2 acquired 2025. Some multiple locations/staff >3; owner compensation and operating costs not fully deducted.
- Method
- Ranked independently by metric, highest office may differ. Franchisee share after franchisor retained margin, before office operating costs and owner compensation. Based on maintained data, unaudited. High franchised share text '$ 1,652,09' malformed, value unresolved. PSF 11 franchised/2 company; GAR 4 franchised/0 company.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 51
Net −9 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($105,600 – $244,600) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units decreased from 68 to 65 in 2025. What drove the change?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised offices operated continuously by same franchisee at least two years… · PDF p. 49
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Source says 57 Franchised Offices; table population 53 franchised, discrepancy… · PDF p. 50
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company-owned offices operated continuously by same franchisee at least two yea… · PDF p. 49
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All offices operated continuously by same franchisee at least two years through… · PDF p. 49
- [5]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 51
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
81 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | shareholder distributions | -$37,708,093 |
| 2026 | retained earnings prior year earnings | $58,321,213 |
| 2026 | current year earnings | -$612,625 |
| 2026 | total retained earnings | $57,708,588 |
| 2026 | total stockholders' equity | $20,149,527 |
| 2026 | accounts receivable less allowance for doubtful accounts | $17,158,444 |
| 2026 | receivables | $128,352 |
| 2026 | prepaid expenses | $3,128,374 |
| 2026 | workers comp letter of credit | $1,741,319 |
| 2026 | total current assets | $29,519,974 |
| 2026 | property and equipment, net | $190,566 |
| 2026 | operating leases capitalized | $860,855 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Not reviewed
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 19 · PDF p. 49 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Franchised — Franchisee share — High 2025
“High $ 10,642,484 $ 2,372,005 $ 1,652,09 $ 40.75 41.63% 17.62 $12.79”
Note: Full PDF page 49 prints malformed '$ 1,652,09'; cannot infer missing digit or punctuation.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.
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