Labor Finders

The vendor opportunity at Labor Finders

Labor Finders operates 166 total units across the United States, with a nearly even split between 80 franchised locations and 86 company-owned offices. The brand contracted by 3.614% year-over-year, a signal that the system is in a period of consolidation rather than expansion. For a software vendor, this means the total addressable market is capped at 166 locations, but the high proportion of company-owned units (over half) suggests that a single sale to headquarters could deploy across a significant portion of the network without requiring individual franchisee buy-in.

The franchise agreement runs for an initial term of 10 years, with a 3.5% royalty rate. Average unit volume (AUV) is not disclosed in the most recent FDD. The brand is independently owned; no parent company is on file.

Who controls software purchasing

Technology purchasing authority sits at the corporate level. The 2026 FDD lists Jorge Quintana as Chief Information Officer, making him the most direct point of contact for any software pitch. The broader executive team includes Jeffrey S. Burnett (Director and CEO), Amit P. Singh (President and COO), and Leslie Cotton (CFO, Secretary, and Treasurer). For operational or financial software, the CIO likely drives evaluation, but a deal affecting field operations or financial reporting would almost certainly require buy-in from the COO or CFO.

Because the franchisor mandates specific technology systems, the decision-making model is centralized. Franchisees are required to use the platforms dictated by headquarters, so a vendor does not need to sell to individual operators.

Mandated and current tech stack

The FDD explicitly mandates two systems: LF Connect and StaffCom. These are the only named technology vendors in the filing. LF Connect and StaffCom likely cover core operational workflows for the professional services staffing model that Labor Finders uses, though the FDD does not detail their exact functional scope. No other point-of-sale, back-office, or CRM platforms are disclosed. A vendor pitching complementary or replacement software would need to understand how these two systems anchor the tech stack and where integration points or gaps exist.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

The Item 8 procurement signal is absent from the FDD extract, meaning the franchisor's policy on designated versus approved suppliers is not publicly stated in the current filing. This lack of transparency means a vendor should clarify early in conversations whether Labor Finders operates a closed supplier list or allows franchisees discretion on non-mandated tools.

Renewal timing offers a potential window for software displacement. The Item 17 renewal conditions state that a franchisee must be in good standing, provide 4 to 6 months' notice, and sign a new agreement that may contain materially different terms from the original. Because the initial term is 10 years and the system has been contracting, upcoming renewal cohorts could be moments when the franchisor revisits technology requirements and imposes new mandates. A vendor should map renewal schedules to identify when those conversations are most likely to occur.

How to read the Labor Finders FDD

The full 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is embedded below. It contains the legal and operational disclosures that govern the franchise system, including the franchise agreement, financial performance representations (if any), and the list of current and former franchisees. For a software vendor, the most relevant sections are Item 11 (franchisor's assistance, advertising, computer systems, and training) where the mandated tech stack is disclosed, and Item 17 (renewal, termination, transfer, and dispute resolution) where contract cycle timing lives. The executive team listed in this analysis comes from Item 1. Use the embedded viewer to search for specific clauses or verify the data points summarized here. For a ranked target list of franchise brands that match your software's ideal customer profile, FranCloud can help.