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HQ-led decisions

Dimensional Search

Professional services

Software purchasing at Dimensional Search is controlled at the headquarters level, where Co-Chief Executive Officers Jeffrey T. Kaye and Nicholas L. Turner, along with Chief Executive Officer Jonathan S. Bartos, oversee technology decisions. The franchise system already mandates hireEZ, ZoomInfo, and the SRAI DIMENSIONAL SEARCH template across its 103 franchised units. For software vendors, this represents a concentrated, 103-location addressable market with a single buying center.

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Live signals

Total units
103
103 franchised
Franchised outlet growth
—
Item 20, last two year-ends
AUV
—
Item 19
Royalty
7.5% component; full terms unconfirmed
percentage component
Ad fund
—
percentage component
Initial fee
—
per unit
Investment range
$104K–$132K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Franchisee discretion
from the filing
Item 19
No claims
from the filing

Ordinary royalty terms

7.5% component; full terms unconfirmed

Complete royalty terms are not confirmed for the selected filing.

Mandated & recommended tech

The systems vendors compete with

Systems named in Item 11 of this filing. None is recorded as mandated here, which is not the same as the filing mandating nothing. Read Item 11 before treating the category as open.

hireEZhireEZ
HrItem 7

Note 1: The Franchise Fee is $88,000. We do not offer financing of any portion of the Franchise Fee, either directly or indirectly. We are unable to predict whether you will obtain financing for all or any part of your investment. . Note 2: Typically, our franchisees will purchase additional recruiting and marketing tools which are primarily subscriptions to web-based software or databases (e.g., Zoom Info, LinkedIN, hireEZ, etc.). Note 3: We do not provide approval of or specifications for your office site other than your office must be within your defined territory and be the required distance from any other SRAI franchisee. Generally, you are advised to lease office space (not purchase real estate). SRAI has provided an estimate of rental expenses. Your actual rental rate will differ depending upon the location of your office, the length of your term, the type of office building, type of space, and if a security deposit will be required. (i.e., first or second generation), total square footage, and the market conditions in that office leasing market or submarket. Commercial office complexes which rent furnished offices with shared administrative services is an alternative to the higher cost of office leasing. You should consider engaging the services of a licensed real estate broker who is familiar with the office leasing market in your area. We do not provide approval of or specifications for your computer, phone, Internet or furnishings. If available, you may use your current computer phone, Internet and furnishing and not incur these expenses.

LinkedInLinkedIn
MarketingItem 7

Note 1: The Franchise Fee is $88,000. We do not offer financing of any portion of the Franchise Fee, either directly or indirectly. We are unable to predict whether you will obtain financing for all or any part of your investment. . Note 2: Typically, our franchisees will purchase additional recruiting and marketing tools which are primarily subscriptions to web-based software or databases (e.g., Zoom Info, LinkedIN, hireEZ, etc.). Note 3: We do not provide approval of or specifications for your office site other than your office must be within your defined territory and be the required distance from any other SRAI franchisee. Generally, you are advised to lease office space (not purchase real estate). SRAI has provided an estimate of rental expenses. Your actual rental rate will differ depending upon the location of your office, the length of your term, the type of office building, type of space, and if a security deposit will be required. (i.e., first or second generation), total square footage, and the market conditions in that office leasing market or submarket. Commercial office complexes which rent furnished offices with shared administrative services is an alternative to the higher cost of office leasing. You should consider engaging the services of a licensed real estate broker who is familiar with the office leasing market in your area. We do not provide approval of or specifications for your computer, phone, Internet or furnishings. If available, you may use your current computer phone, Internet and furnishing and not incur these expenses.

ZoomInfoZoomInfo
MarketingItem 11

ATS/CRM system training 10 Telephone/online/task Core Sales and Client Development 8 Online Course Facilitated Foundation Training 47 Online/telephone/task Total Hours: 90 • Technology Tool Training (i.e., hireEZ, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn, etc.) (10 hours) o Hands on training to learn to navigate essential tools you will use to run your business • Candidate Sourcing Mastery Course (5 hours) This course is designed so that you start to have a comprehensive understanding of your firm's niche by completing the “Market Mastery Project.” It moves into what attracts candidates and how to write, manage and effectively use job postings for both your internal website and outside job boards. It will go in-depth into search logic and how to build more effective call lists using a variety of popular techniques. Lastly, it will talk about how to use and manage your internal database to grow effective search paths.

Franchisor behaviours

What the franchisor requires

8 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 16 explicit no's; 10 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.

Accounting

Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?

Yes

Franchise agreement

You will prepare and deliver/submit to us by the fifth (5th) day of each month, a monthly operating report that shall contain your Franchised Business’ monthly billings, Cash Receipts, and any relevant information/notes concerning split business revenue and contract staffing Gross and Net Margin revenue.

How the franchisor buys

Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?

Yes

Item 8

SRAI is the sole approved supplier for the Dimensional Search domain and e-mail addresses using the “dimesionalsearch.com” domain name, which are hosted for SRAI by a third party vendor.

Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?

Yes

Item 17

SRAI reserves the right to adjust the franchise network due to new or changed circumstances. t.

How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?

0

Item 8

Neither us nor any affiliate derived revenue, rebates or other material considerations based on required purchases or leases from franchisees as of December 31, 2025.

Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?

Yes

Item 8

We may receive rebates or other discounts from certain suppliers for purchases made by you and other franchisees.

Franchise management

Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?

Yes

Franchise agreement

We and our designated agents have the right to examine and audit your records, accounts, books, data, tax returns, and the personal tax returns of all of the principals and guarantors of the Franchised Business with reasonable notice to you, of not less than ten (10) days, of an audit, to ensure that you are…

Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?

Yes

Franchise agreement

Make available operational support materials (collectively known as the Confidential Operations Manual), as we may amended from time to time.

Training

Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?

Yes

Franchise agreement

We may provide additional services and support as we choose and some may cost you an additional fee if you choose them and these are all subject to modification during the term of this Agreement and any modifications will not constitute a breach of contract on our part.

The filing answers no to 16 questions
  • Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?Franchise agreement
  • Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?Item 11
  • Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 20
  • Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?Item 8
  • Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?Franchise agreement
  • Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?Item 12
  • Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?Franchise agreement
  • Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?Item 11
  • Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?Franchise agreement
  • Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
  • Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?Item 8
  • Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?Item 8
  • Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?Item 11
  • Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?Item 11
  • Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?Item 11
  • Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?Item 11

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 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.

Ordinary royalty terms

Complete royalty terms are not confirmed.

Questions vendors ask

Dimensional Search, answered from the filing

Co-CEOs Jeffrey T. Kaye and Nicholas L. Turner, and CEO Jonathan S. Bartos are the named executives. Courtney Agnew (Managing Director of Accounting and Finance) and Karen Schmidt (President of Franchise Development) may also influence procurement.
The 2026 FDD mandates hireEZ, ZoomInfo, and the SRAI DIMENSIONAL SEARCH template. No traditional POS or operational systems are disclosed as mandated beyond these platforms.
There are 103 franchised units. The FDD does not disclose any company-owned locations, and year-over-year unit growth is not specified.
The FDD does not include an Item 8 procurement extract, so whether they use designated suppliers, an approved supplier list, or an open model is not disclosed.
The initial franchise term is 5 years. After that, agreements renew automatically year-to-year unless the franchisor gives 3 months' notice of non-renewal or requires signing a materially different current contract.
The 2026 FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. You can review it directly in the embedded PDF viewer below this section.
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Operator footprint

Who runs the locations

107 operators run 107 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.

Operators by units owned

Single-unit107

Top states by locations

TX12
FL9
CA9
MN6
WI5

Ownership

The portfolio behind Dimensional Search

Ownership: kaye bassman international.

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