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Buy a Nextaff Franchise

Nextaff is a B2B staffing franchise that places temporary, contract and direct-hire workers for client businesses across commercial, industrial, healthcare, administrative and technology roles. Founded in 1998 and franchising since 2017, it operates as the franchise division of Malone Workforce Solutions, which acquired the company in 2016 and provides shared back-office infrastructure.

The model is built around a proprietary candidate-matching method, branded X-FACTOR, which screens and matches workers to roles with the aim of reducing client turnover. Franchisees run agencies on a cloud-based operating platform with payroll funding and access to VMS/MSP systems that let local offices compete for larger, national accounts.

Nextaff offers several ownership formats: home-based virtual offices focused on healthcare and technology staffing, owner-operator offices in commercial staffing, semi-absentee owner-investor arrangements, and conversions for existing independent agencies. It is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, with offices across multiple US states.

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Why buy a Nextaff Franchise?

Staffing is a recurring-revenue, relationship-led business, and buying a Nextaff franchise gives an owner an established brand and operating system in place of building an independent agency from scratch. The proprietary X-FACTOR matching process, cloud-based technology and a structured sales and recruiting playbook are designed to shorten the learning curve in a category where execution and client retention drive results.

Two features stand out. Payroll funding removes one of the toughest cash-flow constraints in staffing, where wages must be paid weekly before clients settle invoices; access to VMS and MSP accounts lets a local office bid for larger, national contracts that independents often cannot reach. Backing from parent Malone Workforce Solutions adds scale and back-office depth, and veterans receive a franchise-fee discount.

Nextaff Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2023 data reported in the 2024 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2004

    • Franchising Since

      2004

    • New Startup Cost

      $126,700 – $161,700

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $49,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $10,000

      or 10% of sale price

    • Royalty Fee

      7.5–9%

      of Gross Wages; tiered by prior-year Gross Wages

    • Marketing Fee

      1%

      greater of $100/week or 1% of Gross Wages; may rise to 1.5%

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      35

    • New Units Opened *

      3

    • Units Transferred *

      2

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $2,583,887

    * Based on 2023 data reported in the 2024 FDD

Nextaff – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Initial training runs 46 hours online plus 51 hours of classroom instruction at the Overland Park, Kansas headquarters, followed by 100 hours of office launch and on-the-job coaching delivered remotely by Zoom and phone. Ongoing support includes a virtual learning platform, weekly onboarding calls for new owners, sales and recruiting debriefs, and monthly group training, with field and back-office support covering the X-FACTOR recruiting method, payroll funding, and technology and marketing systems. Resale buyers should confirm with Nextaff what transfer training and platform access are provided when an existing office changes ownership.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Nextaff suits sales-oriented operators comfortable with B2B business development, building client relationships and managing a recruiting team. Prior staffing experience is not required; the model favours leaders with sales, management or operations backgrounds who can drive local lead generation and account growth. Home-based and owner-investor formats can support a more semi-absentee approach, while owner-operator offices reward hands-on involvement. Strong people skills, persistence and local networking ability matter more than industry credentials.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Nextaff has earned repeated recognition from Franchise Business Review, which rates franchises on owner-satisfaction surveys: FBR Top Franchise awards across multiple years (2019-2023), several appearances on FBR's Rock Star list, and 2022 honours for Top Recession-Proof, Best Culture and Top 200. Backed by parent Malone Workforce Solutions and more than 25 years in staffing, it has built solid franchisee validation. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the specific office's local reputation, client reviews and referral relationships.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US staffing and recruiting industry generates well over $190 billion in annual revenue, according to the American Staffing Association, and employs millions of contract and temporary workers each year. Demand is driven by persistent labor shortages, employers' need for workforce flexibility, and strong growth in healthcare and specialised staffing. The sector is broad and recurring, though sensitive to economic cycles and local hiring conditions. For resale buyers, an office's vertical mix and client base shape how resilient its revenue is likely to be.

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