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StaffingLimited DataItem 19: ✓ DisclosedMedium Confidence · 63/100FDD data: 2022 · Stale

Balance Staffing Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Balance Staffing.

Based on 2022 FDD · 2 filings in corpus

This page is using 2022 FDD source data. Verify the franchisor's current FDD before relying on costs, fees, or Item 19. It is excluded from search indexing until refreshed.

FranchiseIQ Score
67
B
Moderate-Low Risk
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Health Score
B
74/100
4/7 metrics · Medium confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a Balance Staffing franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Balance Staffing franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $145K – $218K. The franchisor does not provide enough Item 19 data for a clean profit estimate. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$145K – $218K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
Item 19 not disclosed
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
Estimate unavailable
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $20K franchise fee · 4.1% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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Balance Staffing Franchise Analysis

Balance Staffing requires a total initial investment of $145K to $218K (midpoint approximately $182K), with an initial franchise fee of $20K. The ongoing fee burden is 4.1% . This is below the industry average of approximately 15.5%, leaving more margin for the operator.

Balance Staffing does not publicly disclose Item 19 financial performance data in their FDD. This is a significant transparency gap — franchisees must rely on validation calls and personal research rather than audited financial representations. Prospective buyers should demand current unit-level financials from existing operators during due diligence.

The SBA 7(a) loan default rate of 0.0% is well below the industry average of approximately 7.2%, indicating strong franchisee financial outcomes.

Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.

Analysis based on 2022 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology

Total Investment Range$145K$218K
MinMid: $182KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$20K
Royalty Rate
3.5%
Ad Fund Rate
-
Total Burden
4.1%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
-
Net Unit Growth
-
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
~8–15%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
~5–12 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
~$800K–$2M
Item 19 disclosed
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Balance Staffing vs. Staffing Average

MetricBalance StaffingStaffing Avg
SBA Default Rate0.0%7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return - 15.5%
Total Investment$182K$250K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2022-2022). 1 loans across 1 states.

Default Rate
0.0%
Low Risk
Total SBA Loans
1
1 states
Total Loan Volume
$350K
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$350K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
0
Paid in Full (0%)
1
Currently Active
0
Charged Off
$0
Total Charged Off ($)
Paid Active Charged Off

Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.

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5 data-driven questions every Balance Staffing franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is Balance Staffing's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does Balance Staffing disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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