Spherion is a premier staffing and recruiting franchise that has been connecting job seekers with employers since 1946. Founded in Chicago by Leroy Dettman, the company has evolved over the decades, adopting the name Spherion Corporation in 2000.
Now headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Spherion operates over 200 franchise locations across the United States.
Spherion began franchising in 1956, making it one of the most established players in the staffing industry.
The company offers a range of services, including temporary staffing, temp-to-hire, direct hire, and managed hiring solutions. Its franchisees serve various sectors, such as light industrial, administrative, and professional fields like IT, finance, and marketing.
What sets Spherion apart is its 100% franchise-owned model, ensuring that each location is operated by local entrepreneurs deeply invested in their communities.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Spherion offers an extensive and structured training program designed to support franchisees and their staff in operating a successful staffing business. The key training programs are as follows:
Spherion grants franchisees a designated Area to operate their staffing business, typically defined by political boundaries or ZIP codes. Within this Area, franchisees are expected to establish and maintain at least one full-service office.
However, Spherion does not guarantee exclusive territorial rights, and franchisees may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or different distribution channels owned by Spherion or its affiliates.
The franchisor retains the right to reduce or remove market areas if franchisees fail to meet gross profit quotas or maintain a physical presence in the market. Additionally, Spherion or its affiliates may establish offices or conduct business in the franchisee’s territory under different trademarks.
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