Published terms, next to the market
Market figures are from the firms in 123RFP that publish the same term, Q4 2026 edition.
Guarantee · months
2 months · Replacement
73.4% of published guarantees are 3 months or less (shaded). 21.5% are 6 months or more.
Source, as of Nov 2, 2026(opens in a new tab): "If a placed leader leaves within 60 days, we replace them at no cost"
All published terms
Fee
Not published
Firm type
Staffing and Direct Hire
"Best for casual dining, fast casual, and QSR roles. No upfront cost. You pay only when we make the placement." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Fee model
Both
"Best for fine dining, senior leadership, and Director-level and above. We serve as your dedicated search partner from day one, with full commitment on both sides." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Minimum fee
Not published
Payment timing
No upfront cost. You pay only when we make the placement.
"No upfront cost. You pay only when we make the placement." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Guarantee conditions
Not stated
Exclusivity
Both
"Retained and Exclusive" · Source(opens in a new tab)
Publishes results
Yes
"Willow Tree delivers, on average, 4 to 6 highly qualified candidates for your role, resulting in an 80% hire rate from the candidates presented." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Specialties
GM, Manager, Sommelier, Bar Director; QSR and Upscale Casual
"GM, Manager, Sommelier, Bar Director" · Source(opens in a new tab)
"QSR and Upscale Casual" · Source(opens in a new tab)
Time to fill stated
Not stated
Geography
National
"serving clients across all major U.S. markets" · Source(opens in a new tab)
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