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ApplicantSafe

With ApplicantSafe, employers can feel secure about the people they hire. ApplicantSafe is a leading provider of pre-employment screening, applicant tracking software, electronic I-9, and drug testing and assessment products. ApplicantSafe products help employers avoid potentially disastrous personnel situations with thorough screening procedures. At ApplicantSafe, it’s about helping employers succeed by working together to achieve sustainable results that will help protect the company or organization.

Facts & figures
Liquid capital required
$50,000
Net worth required
$200,000
Investment
$55,800 - $122,000
Franchise fee
$39,000
Royalty
6.0%
Offers Financing
Yes
Units in operation
1
Founded
2001
Franchising Since
2011

With more job applicants then ever, the need for background checks on potential hirees is increasing, and the background check industry is expanding with it. ApplicantSafe offers entrepreneurs an opportunity to become part of this lucrative trend while helping businesses and organizations protect their assets and liability by avoiding bad hires and improving productivity. ApplicantSafe seeks franchisees in locations worldwide. Advantages that come with owning an ApplicantSafe franchise include low operating costs, the portability of operating and managing the business from anywhere, freedom of lifestyle, residual income, an option of having no employees, and of course, no boss.

ApplicantSafe Franchise Opportunities – History

ApplicantSafe was founded in May 2004, and is affiliated with TenantSafe, which was created in 2001. ApplicantSafe began offering franchise unit and developer unit agreements in 2011. ApplicantSafe has grown its client base to nearly 3,000 clients.

ApplicantSafe Franchise Cost / Initial Investment / ApplicantSafe

Franchise Income

The franchise fee for an ApplicantSafe franchise is $39,000, with a total estimated investment ranging from $55,800 to $122,000. A 6% ongoing royalty fee on gross monthly receipts is paid to the company.

ApplicantSafe Business Opportunities: Other Information

ApplicantSafe works only with its state-of-the-art proprietary software that gives the company an edge on the competition, providing all phases of background checks, including employment and tenant screening, and drug testing. ApplicantSafe is currently creating a certification program for clients to promote their location as a ‘Crime Free Workplace.’

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