How much does a GRN Global Recruiters franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $32,600–$44,700, including a $20,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do GRN Global Recruiters franchise owners make?

GRN Global Recruiters discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a GRN Global Recruiters franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. GRN Global Recruiters scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a GRN Global Recruiters franchise

Recruitment/Staffing - Permanent Placement Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$32,600–$44,700

Total fees

10% of sales

Outlets

159

Closure signals

22 ceased, 27 terminated

Lawsuits

Is GRN Global Recruiters worth it? How it compares to 312 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	10% of sales	steeper than 74% of other franchises franchises
Startup cost	from $32,600	cheaper than most (median $130,000)
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	13.8% of outlets	worse than 92% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

No financial performance representations made. Franchisor explicitly declines to provide any earnings claims or projections.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2025: -22 net outlets, 27 terminations, 5 new openings. Declining system.

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GRN Global Recruiters franchise — frequently asked

How much does a GRN Global Recruiters franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $32,600–$44,700, including a $20,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do GRN Global Recruiters franchise owners make?: GRN Global Recruiters discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the GRN Global Recruiters franchise failure rate?: 2025: -22 net outlets, 27 terminations, 5 new openings. Declining system.
Is a GRN Global Recruiters franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. GRN Global Recruiters scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with GRN Global Recruiters or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.