Question 1

Why the staffing business?

Accepted Answer

Staffing is an industry that generates more than $125B a year in revenue in the US alone. Very few companies do more than $100M — the rest is done by small and medium-sized staffing companies. The opportunity to build a real book of business is real, and the barrier to entry is the back-office infrastructure — which is exactly what an ApTask franchise hands you on day one.

Question 2

Why an ApTask Franchise?

Accepted Answer

ApTask is an established brand with Blue Chip clients. ApTask provides the required infrastructure to get you started in the staffing business — recruitment, payroll, invoicing, benefits, compliance, ATS, insurance — so you focus on selling and closing.

Question 3

How do we compare to other staffing franchising companies?

Accepted Answer

Common comparables include PrideStaff, Remedy Staffing, Express Staffing, JomSom, SearchPath, and All About People. Once you compare our economics, infrastructure, and MBE-diversity leverage against theirs, we are confident you will like and appreciate our offering.

Question 4

What are the benefits of becoming an ApTask Franchise?

Accepted Answer

ApTask offers franchising in the form of "Staffing Business As A Service" (SBaaS). We provide back office, payroll, benefits, invoicing, onboarding, and collection services; we provide world-class recruitment support; and we provide the tools and insurance needed for your clients to do business with you.

Question 5

Can I use ApTask's diversity status?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ApTask is a certified Minority Business with NY/NJ-MSDC and NMSDC. Every dollar your franchise places counts as Tier-1 MBE spend on your client's diversity reporting.

Question 6

How and when do I get paid?

Accepted Answer

Your share of profits is paid once the client pays our invoices. For monies received in a given month from the client, your share is distributed on or around the 25th of the following month — predictable cadence, transparent reconciliation.

Question 7

Do I get a salary or draw?

Accepted Answer

No salary. You are the owner of an independent ApTask franchise. In special cases we may offer a draw against future share of profits based on your background and experience.

Question 8

Who pays for business expenses?

Accepted Answer

You pay for all your business expenses from your own business entity. Consult your accountant for guidance, including whether specific expenses are deductible.

Question 9

Is there a minimum gross margin required?

Accepted Answer

Yes — please review the Franchise Disclosure Document for the details. Currently 18% gross margin for C2C / IC placements and 32% for W2. Numbers are subject to change per the FDD; margin above the floor shares favourably.

Question 10

How do I calculate my share of profits?

Accepted Answer

Use the Earnings Calculator on this page to model per-hour spread, per-contractor monthly earnings, and direct-hire payouts. For a live walkthrough, request a discovery call.

Question 11

How can I estimate future months of profit share?

Accepted Answer

We are rolling out a franchisee portal that predicts your future months of share-of-profits based on number of active contractors and your client payment patterns. Timing is directional — we'll confirm access at onboarding.

Question 12

Can I sell my franchise?

Accepted Answer

Yes, subject to applicable laws and your Franchise Agreement, you may sell your franchise after the first year of operation. A 5% transaction fee (minimum $5,000) applies to transfer the agreement. You and the buyer negotiate who pays.

Question 13

Can you break down my share for C2C, W2 hourly, and W2 salaried placements?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the Earnings Calculator on this page shows the full cascade for each engagement type. For deal-specific modeling, we walk through your book together during the discovery call.

Question 14

Who pays for business travel and entertainment?

Accepted Answer

You do. Consult your accountant on how to record these expenses on your books and whether they qualify as deductible business expenses.

Question 15

What happens if ApTask has to pay volume discounts, rebates, or penalties to a client?

Accepted Answer

All client discounts, rebates, and penalties reduce the profit pool before your share is calculated.

Question 16

Who is responsible for collecting unpaid receivables?

Accepted Answer

Collection efforts sit at ApTask's sole discretion. If we engage collections, you will assist as needed. Cost of collections reduces profits before your share is calculated.

Question 17

What does it take to become an ApTask Franchise owner?

Accepted Answer

5+ years of staffing sales / business-development experience; desire to be independent and provide world-class customer service; the discipline to set up your own business; motivation to earn more than your current salary and commissions; willingness to take initial risk; and interest in building equity value with an option to sell the business.

Question 18

What is the selection and application process?

Accepted Answer

We look for: a proven track record of sales and business development in staffing, current earnings above $150K/year, a rich C-level rolodex, working understanding of the VMS / MSP staffing model, and knowledge of SOW-priced staffing.

Question 19

How long is the process from application to active franchise?

Accepted Answer

State-dependent — usually 20 to 40 business days from first conversation to active franchise. Flow: initial call to learn about our offering → franchise application with your company name → FDD review with your legal counsel → signed agreements → first-year check ($1,001 covering franchise fee and software fee — email, phone, business card, CRM access).

Question 20

What background checks does ApTask perform before approval?

Accepted Answer

Standard background check and drug test.

Question 21

If I have bad credit, will that affect the decision?

Accepted Answer

No.

Question 22

What if I have a non-compete with a current or past employer?

Accepted Answer

Please consult your attorney to review your contract before deciding whether you can purchase a franchise opportunity from ApTask.

Question 23

Can I be terminated as an ApTask franchisee?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is possible, subject to applicable law. Please read the Franchise Disclosure Document for the specific causes and termination provisions.

Question 24

Do I need to set up a legal entity?

Accepted Answer

Yes; we prefer that you form a separate legal entity. Consult your attorney or accountant on which structure fits — we have no requirement for a specific entity type. We need an EIN and a business bank account to disburse your share of profits.

Question 25

Can I bring international clients and requirements?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ApTask can run payroll and provide recruitment support in more than 125 countries, so your franchise can sell across borders without standing up a local entity.

Question 26

What kinds of positions can ApTask work on?

Accepted Answer

White-collar across information technology; accounting, finance, bookkeeping, and admin; engineering and clinical; healthcare; and other professional roles. We do not currently provide recruitment support for blue-collar or light-industrial requirements.

Question 27

Can I work from home?

Accepted Answer

Yes — no required office, no commute, no real-estate burden. Your business runs on phone, email, ATS, and CRM access we provide. You can work from home, a vacation home, or anywhere with a stable connection.

Question 28

Can ApTask do payroll / pass-through deals?

Accepted Answer

Yes. On pass-through business we waive the recruitment fee and charge a flat 10% for C2C/IC or 20% for W2 placements. Any margin above those splits 50/50 between franchisee and ApTask.

Question 29

Can ApTask provide the VMS tool if I bring the client?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Any applicable VMS tool cost (Fieldglass, Beeline, etc.) is applied and reduces the profitability of the transaction when calculating your share.

Question 30

Can ApTask become the MSP for a client onsite?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Profit-sharing terms for MSP engagements are discussed and mutually agreed before either party commits to the project.

Question 31

What if I want to hire additional sales people on my team?

Accepted Answer

You can hire additional sales people and pay them from your entity — either running payroll directly or funding ApTask-run payroll before each cycle. For every additional salesperson you hire, we award five additional exclusive Fortune-2000 clients to your dedicated list. If a salesperson leaves without securing an MSA from those five clients, those clients are suspended; if a client is already under MSA and active, you keep it.

Question 32

Can I hire my own recruiters?

Accepted Answer

No — providing recruitment services is ApTask's responsibility. That's the operational lift you avoid by joining the franchise system.

Question 33

What will my work hours and vacations look like?

Accepted Answer

You decide your own hours and vacation cadence. Please review the Franchise Disclosure Document for the minimum days of operation and related obligations.

Question 34

Are there any minimum hours I have to work?

Accepted Answer

No — but you cannot hold an alternate job while serving as an ApTask franchisee. See the Franchise Disclosure Document for the full participation obligations.

Question 35

How can I get medical, dental, and vision insurance — and what does it cost?

Accepted Answer

ApTask's insurance broker can help guide you; or you may go to the open market to procure your own. Costs depend on carrier and coverage level.

Question 36

Can I set up a physical office or a shared office (e.g. WeWork)?

Accepted Answer

Of course — but you pay for the space from your own business entity.

Question 37

Do I need to procure my own insurance policies?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Insurance requirements are specified in the Franchise Agreement — see the FDD for details. However, you do not need to carry insurance for contractors we place at your clients; that coverage sits with ApTask.

Question 38

Can I lease a car under my business name?

Accepted Answer

Consult your accountant.

Question 39

Can I deduct travel and mileage expenses?

Accepted Answer

Consult your accountant.

Question 40

Can I deduct computers and equipment purchases as business expenses?

Accepted Answer

Consult your accountant.

Question 41

Will ApTask provide me a desk phone or mobile phone?

Accepted Answer

ApTask may provide a desk phone. A mobile phone is your responsibility. See the Franchise Disclosure Document for details.

Question 42

Will I get a corporate @aptask.com email account?

Accepted Answer

Yes — each franchisee and every sales person you bring on receives a branded @aptask.com email address.

Question 43

What ATS will I use to track jobs and submittals?

Accepted Answer

JobDiva — the same enterprise-grade ATS our internal recruiting teams use. Full job tracking, candidate submission workflow, client portal access.

Question 44

Will I have a dedicated recruitment team?

Accepted Answer

Dedicated recruitment capacity depends on your active workload and number of open positions. As requisition volume grows, dedicated capacity is calibrated alongside it.

Question 45

Are there reporting systems I have to comply with?

Accepted Answer

Yes — beyond state and federal tax filings (consult your accountant), there are additional reporting requirements. See the Franchise Disclosure Document for the full list.

Question 46

Will my contact information be listed on the aptask.com website?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ApTask may also, at its sole discretion, issue press releases using your name. If you become a franchisee, your contact information may be disclosed to other prospective buyers while active and after you leave the system.

Question 47

Can I use ApTask's corporate office?

Accepted Answer

Yes, on an as-needed basis, subject to space availability.

Question 48

How do I report my earnings to the IRS?

Accepted Answer

Consult your accountant.

Question 49

What is my territory?

Accepted Answer

Not geographic. Instead, you select five Fortune-2000 companies anywhere in the country as your dedicated client list. Small and mid-size clients in any geography are open for grabs. Once you secure MSAs with three of your five dedicated clients, five additional exclusive clients become available.

Question 50

What happens if I want a client another franchisee is pursuing?

Accepted Answer

The existing franchisee holds the client for up to one year of exclusivity. If they secure the MSA, the client stays with them; if not, the client becomes available to you. You can also propose a co-pursuit and revenue share — at the existing franchisee's discretion to accept.

Question 51

Who owns the client relationship?

Accepted Answer

ApTask holds the MSA legally. But if you secured the client, you are the operational owner. If another franchisee wants to do business with your client, they need your consent (which you cannot unreasonably withhold) and you receive 2.5% of the revenue generated above the standard margin floor (18% for C2C, 32% for W2).

Question 52

Can I recruit for another franchisee's open positions?

Accepted Answer

Generally, no. In certain cases permission may be granted and ApTask will share the recruitment fee 50/50 with the franchisee. ApTask has sole discretion on whether to grant permission.

Question 53

How am I charged to work with ApTask national accounts?

Accepted Answer

5% of the bill rate is deducted from profit calculations when you place into an ApTask-owned national account.

Question 54

What if my client wants ApTask to work through an existing approved vendor?

Accepted Answer

Handled case-by-case at ApTask's sole discretion.

Question 55

Can I send holiday gifts to clients, and do I get reimbursed?

Accepted Answer

You can send gifts that are legal, permitted under the client's MSA and rules of engagement, and compliant with applicable law. ApTask does not reimburse these expenses.

The ApTask staffing franchise.

You may already have what most new owners don't.

Never run your own business before? You still can.

Nothing to risk upfront

A proven playbook

Real people behind you

Start small, scale when ready

Everything you need to run a staffing agency. Nothing you don’t.

Built for staffing pros — and aspiring owners.

See what ownership could be worth.

Every question you’d ask before launching.

Operators who made the leap.

The fastest path to owning your own staffing firm.

Your next placement could build your own company.

The ApTask staffing franchise.

You may already have what most new owners don't.

Never run your own business before? You still can.

Nothing to risk upfront

A proven playbook

Real people behind you

Start small, scale when ready

Everything you need to run a staffing agency. Nothing you don’t.

Built for staffing pros — and aspiring owners.

See what ownership could be worth.

Every question you’d ask before launching.

Operators who made the leap.

The fastest path to owning your own staffing firm.

Your next placement could build your own company.