Spherion
Spherion Staffing, LLC offers franchises for General Staffing services, providing temporary staffing and permanent placement in office, clerical, non-clinical healthcare, call center, administrative, semi-skilled, and unskilled industrial occupations to commercial establishments. Franchisees operate within specified geographical areas, developing customers, temporary employees, and permanent placement candidates on behalf of Spherion using its trademarks and systems, earning commissions based on a percentage of gross profit from sales. The target market includes businesses seeking flexible workforce solutions, with optional addendums for professional services in select markets.
Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.
Overview
Financial Requirements
1.9% Franchise Support Fee (on gross payroll + full-time placement sales) + 0.25% Spherion Marketing Fund + $90-$100/mo CRM license per salesperson + phone/fax fees ($5/mainline + $25/talk license + $10/fax)
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 64 franchised outlets operating for at least 1 year in Fiscal Year 2024, excluding 6 franchisees not open for the entire year.
* All financial figures (Average Sales, Median Sales) are taken directly from the 'All Franchisees (At Least 1 Year)' table in Item 19 for Fiscal Year 2024. Gross Profit figures were available ($1,193,314 average, $690,869 median) but were not used for 'average_net_profit' as the document explicitly states that 'The financial performance representations above do not reflect the costs of sales, operating expenses, or other costs or expenses that must be deducted from the gross revenues or gross sales figures to obtain your net income or profit.' No information for net income, net profit, EBITDA, or quartile averages was explicitly provided. An estimation for profit range could not be made due to the absence of specific expense figures or percentages.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Spherion Compares to Other Business Services Franchises
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 88% of Business Services franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Spherion Current | $212K - $424K | $40K | 1.9% | 189 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K - $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K - $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K - $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K - $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K - $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 187 franchises | $118K - $285K | $46K | 10.4% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 187 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+24 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Spherion franchisees (2017 - 2025)
Loans by Year
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Spherion franchise?
The total initial investment to open a Spherion franchise ranges from $211,725 to $423,925. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 1.9% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a Spherion franchise make?
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Spherion franchise is $5,643,748. The median revenue is $2,870,331.
How many Spherion franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, Spherion has 189 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1956.
Can you get an SBA loan for a Spherion franchise?
Yes, SBA loans are available for Spherion franchises. Historical data shows 5 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Spherion franchisees, with an average loan amount of $2,895,340. The historical default rate is 0.0%.
Is Spherion a good franchise to buy?
Spherion shows several positive indicators: established brand with 189+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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