Patrice & Associates Awards 20 Franchise Licenses So Far in 2024!

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Patrice & Associates, a leading hospitality staffing and executive search franchise, celebrates a successful first half of 2024 with significant franchise expansion and promising growth prospects. The company has awarded 20 new franchise licenses in markets across the U.S. and Canada and is on pace to award 40 by the year’s end. Patrice & Associates achieved several significant expansion milestones in the first half of the year, most notably entering the state of Wisconsin for the first time.

“The job market has stabilized — it’s similar to what it was in 2019 prior to the pandemic,” said Brian Miller, CEO of Patrice & Associates. “Immediately post pandemic, it was a feeding frenzy — the salary charts went out the window and organizations weren’t as picky as they were in the past. They just needed people. When you go to a grocery store and you’re hungry, you gobble everything up. Now, it is still a tight labor market similar to 2019, but it has stabilized and as a result of that, companies are still struggling to fill jobs and find really good talent. That makes Patrice & Associates an exciting franchise opportunity in 2024.”

In addition to franchise growth, Patrice & Associates is also expanding its presence into new business verticals. While Patrice & Associates franchisees have long been experts in the hospitality industry, the brand has spent the past year entering several new sectors, including construction and engineering, retail, finance, technology, oil and gas, and insurance, among other industries.

“We’ve seen growth in a few key areas — there is still a demand for our bread-and-butter hospitality recruiting within restaurants, but we place within the whole niche of hospitality, anything that touches the food and beverage industry,” said Brian. “Hotels are still understaffed, even amid a hiring spree, for example. We are also expanding out into industries outside of hospitality as we continue to escalate our executive search program.”

In all of these areas, Patrice & Associates is able to deliver by focusing on quality over quantity — finding the best match for both the candidate and the organization. And, with new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and business intelligence reporting at their fingertips, Patrice & Associates franchisees have never been better positioned to stand out in their market.

“We already have the job listings and provide them to the franchisees, but the AI components can analyze the job, create a scoring algorithm and match the best candidates from the database,” said Jason Miller, vice president of development for Patrice & Associates. “Additionally, it has external sourcing capabilities that connect to third-party platforms and LinkedIn, giving access to hundreds of millions of resumes. It’s an internal and external sourcing tool that helps franchisees manage the pool of candidates and limits the amount of time they have to spend narrowing the funnel.”

Looking ahead, the focus remains on rolling out more initiatives to support franchisees. “We are working hard to develop a customized program for franchisors where they can provide a resource for franchisees to staff unit locations, for example,” said Brian. “Because labor continues to be a challenge in the franchise world, we can go in and become a staffing vendor for franchisors, which gives them an option to provide a solution for their franchisees.”

All of these developments have been instrumental in driving the brand’s growth and providing additional support for franchise owners so far this year. As Patrice & Associates looks to the rest of the year, the goal is to add 20 more franchisees in North America. In terms of finding the right partners, the company remains committed to diversity and inclusion, with a special focus on increasing veteran participation in the franchise network.

“The progress we’ve made in the first half of 2024 is just the beginning,” said Brian. “We are committed to supporting our franchisees and expanding our footprint, ensuring that Patrice & Associates remains a top choice for businesses seeking exceptional talent. The rest of the year promises even greater achievements as we build on this momentum.”

About Patrice & Associates

Patrice & Associates is a recruiting franchise that helps thousands of managerial and executive level candidates every year find rewarding jobs in the hospitality industry and beyond. With strong brand recognition, a flexible business model and a growing footprint, Patrice & Associates has established itself as a leading franchise opportunity in the staffing industry. Today, with over 175 units in the U.S. and Canada, Patrice & Associates is the largest hospitality executive search firm in the country. Learn more at: https://patriceandassociatesfranchising.com/

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Duke Witte absolutely was amazing! 

I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to Duke Witte for his assistance in finding me a new job in the hospitality industry. I was disgruntled with my previous job, and I was feeling very discouraged about my prospects. I had been working in the restaurant industry for many years, and I had a lot of experience and skills, but I was having a hard time finding a better opportunity.

I was contacted via LinkedIn by Duke, and thank goodness I was.  Mr. Witte was incredibly helpful and supportive throughout the entire process. He took the time to understand my skills and experience, and worked tirelessly to find me a job that was a good fit.

Duke was also very honest and upfront with me about the job market. He didn't sugarcoat things, but also didn't give up on me. He kept me motivated and encouraged, and never gave up on finding me a job that I would love.

I am so grateful to Duke Witte and his team for their help. I am now happily employed, and I am so happy that I was able to find a job that I love. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a job in the restaurant industry. He is a true professional, and is dedicated to helping his clients find the perfect job!

Thank you again for everything!

Nick Grubbs

Working with Chris Bovio made job searching so much easier! 

Not only was he available and involved in my search, but also knowledgeable regarding the position. Chris used his industry experience and recruiting network to find the best position for me and my skill set. My only regret is that my new job is so perfect for me that I won’t need to use Chris or Patrice & Associates later.

Thanks,

Nick Guarino

Michael Greig was absolutely fantastic in every way! 

He gave me options and suggestions & eventually found a great for me. Communication was easy and he went above & beyond. Also, he seems like an all around good dude. Thanks again Michael. Solid work out there. You’re hired :)

Nic Callahan

Bryan Curtis was fantastic to work with!

Bryan was very on top of things throughout my recruiting process to the engineering firm I accepted my position with.  I responded to his LinkedIn posting and heard back from him within 24 hours. He continually spoke with me throughout the process checking in regularly and answering all my questions. Bryan was instrumental in helping me find a great job.

Thanks!

Austin

Frank Rondeau was a really big help! 

When it came to helping me find my new job, he knocked it out of the park!  He was very honest and thorough throughout the entire process. We had multiple conversations along the way and he always checked in after interviews. Frank was amazing to work with, and I'm super excited to start my new journey thanks to him.       

Many Thanks,

Chyanne

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