Dimensional Search

The vendor opportunity at Dimensional Search

Dimensional Search operates 103 franchised units, all of which fall under a headquarters-controlled technology mandate. For software vendors, this means a single decision-making node governs adoption across the entire system. The most recent Franchise Disclosure Document, filed in 2026, does not disclose average unit volume or year-over-year unit growth, so vendors should size the opportunity based on the 103-unit footprint and the 7.5% royalty rate. The initial franchise term is 5 years, with automatic one-year renewals thereafter, creating periodic windows where contract terms—and potentially technology requirements—may be revisited.

Who controls software purchasing

The buying center at Dimensional Search sits with the C-suite. Jeffrey T. Kaye and Nicholas L. Turner serve as Co-Chief Executive Officers and Co-Managing Directors, while Jonathan S. Bartos holds the Chief Executive Officer title. Courtney Agnew, Managing Director of Accounting and Finance, and Karen Schmidt, President and Managing Director of Franchise Development, are also named in Item 1 of the FDD. Vendors pitching financial or operational software should note Agnew’s finance oversight; those selling franchise development or recruitment platforms should engage Schmidt. No multi-unit operators are mapped in our corpus, reinforcing that purchasing authority is centralized at HQ.

Mandated and current tech stack

The 2026 FDD explicitly mandates three systems: hireEZ, ZoomInfo, and the SRAI DIMENSIONAL SEARCH template. hireEZ suggests an active recruiting or talent-sourcing function, while ZoomInfo indicates a reliance on B2B data and sales intelligence. The SRAI DIMENSIONAL SEARCH template points to a standardized workflow or data structure used across the franchise. No other operational or point-of-sale systems are disclosed as mandated. Vendors offering complementary or replacement solutions in recruiting, sales intelligence, or franchise management platforms should position against these incumbents.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

The FDD does not include an Item 8 extract, so the procurement model—whether designated supplier, approved supplier, or open—is not publicly disclosed. Renewal terms, however, are clear: after the 5-year initial term, the agreement renews automatically for successive one-year periods. If the franchisor elects not to renew, it must provide three months’ notice. Alternatively, renewal may be conditioned on signing the then-current standard franchise agreement, which could contain materially different terms. For software vendors, this creates a potential re-evaluation point every year after the initial term, when new technology mandates or contract changes could be introduced.

How to read the Dimensional Search FDD

The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is embedded below. Key sections for software vendors include Item 1 (executives and ownership), Item 11 (mandated systems), and Item 17 (renewal and termination). Because no parent company is on file and the brand appears independently owned, the organizational structure is straightforward. No company-owned units are disclosed, so all 103 locations operate under the franchise agreement. Use the FDD to verify the mandated tech stack, identify decision-maker titles, and understand the renewal cadence before building a pitch. For a ranked target list of franchise systems aligned to your software category, FranCloud can help.