FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q:  What is the PMA franchise concept?

A:  PMA is a business offering recruiting and placement services of full-time management personnel in the restaurant, retail and service industries. We are very excited about these industries because they are very "Recession Resistant" with a continued demand for talent.  PMA places management position's from the Store Level such as Assistant and General Manager and continuing through Corporate Office level openings.

Q:  What type of investment will I need?

A:  The estimated initial investment ranges from $40,000 to $55,000 (See Estimated Investment) which includes a franchise fee of $30,000. A complete disclosure (U. F. O. C.) will be provided at our first personal meeting.

PMA is the lowest initial investment in the staffing industry. Entrepreneur ranked PMA in the 2003 Top 200 Low-Cost Franchise Opportunities list.

Q:  How large is a franchise territory?

A:   A franchise territory is defined as 1 million people in population. We break that down by county and add them up until we reach 1 million people. 

Q:  Do I need experience in the recruitment business?

A:  No. Through our "Live" comprehensive training program conducted by Certified Personnel Consultants, we can teach you how to find, recruit and place applicants as well as how to obtain companies with hiring needs.

Q:  Do I need to have experience in the restaurant and retail industries?

A:  No. Through our "Live" comprehensive training programs, we can teach you to understand and become connected to these industries.

Q:  Do I need to have office space to run my franchise?

A:  No. You are able to start up using a home office for up to one year. However, having an office space will allow you to interview local applicants for placement, to meet personally with hiring companies, to conduct on-going educational training and hire the necessary account representatives to grow your business.

Q:  How long will it take to become operational?

A:  We estimate that it will take between 45-90 days to become operational. You can be operational immediately after the initial training program.

Q:  Are there other recruiting franchise opportunities in these industries?

A:  No. PMA is the ONLY franchisor of an executive search concept that specializes in the niche markets of Restaurant, Hospitality and Retail.

Q.   Will I be on the telephone?

A.   Yes. Since a lot of our candidates are directly recruited, the telephone is a necessary vehicle for contacting them. However, after a couple of weeks, you can hire support employees to assist or make the direct recruiting calls. Also, we highly recommend getting out of your office and visiting current and potential clients often. Face to Face is the best way to build trust and long term business.

Q:  Is a single unit the only option available?

A:  No. Our Master Franchise and Franchise Developer opportunities are for those who would not be happy with just a single unit. The Master Franchise and Franchise Developer programs provide larger revenue opportunities. A Master Franchise does not require you to actually run a separate unit, which means less time on the telephone.

Q:  What if I already own a recruiting firm?

A:  PMA has a program to help you convert to the PMA System with a similar program in your current franchise organization. If you are a solo owner, the PMA Conversion program can be tailored specifically to you. One of the advantages with the PMA training program, is learning how to negotiate and obtain larger fees.

Q:  Can I do this on my own?

A:  Yes. You can try, but the odds of success are dramatically against you.

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