About Spherion

A top staffing agency with a rich 75-year history

Our workforce solutions focus on temporary staffing, temp-to-hire, on-premise staff management and outsourced talent acquisition. While we specialize in light industrial, administrative & clerical, and professional IT placements, our team has the connections and insights needed to find the most capable employees for any company. 

The average Spherion office generated more than $6 million in revenue and $1.3 million in gross margin in 2023.* Spherion owners benefit from the stability of protected, exclusive territories.

Spherion franchise owners enjoy a wide variety of responsibilities and daily activities. Our local office franchisees are typically the sales and client relationship drivers. They spend much of their time out of the office seeing prospects, visiting clients, touring customer worksites, and networking within the business community. They oversee their staff whose primary role is to recruit, screen, interview and match suitable candidates with employer clients. As small business owners, franchisees manage their financial information while projecting growth and resolving issues.

About You

Who is an ideal Spherion Staffing franchise owner candidate?

What skills and traits does the ideal Spherion franchise candidate possess? After more than 65 years of franchising, here are the character traits, leadership skills, and business expertise we expect a Sacramento-area franchise candidate to demonstrate:

  • Sufficient operating capital or the ability to obtain operating funds from a verifiable source
  • At least 5 years of experience leading and developing a team or teams in areas of:
    • Customer development, service, and support
    • Sales and prospect identification and activities
    • Managing a P&L, basic accounting principles, accounts receivables management, and delivery of compensation recommendations and guidance
  • Personal experience in sales and market development including new business prospecting, sales calling, consultative selling skills, business negotiation skills, and responding to bid opportunities
  • At least 3 years of experience recruiting, hiring, and developing team members to manage role-specific responsibilities and demonstrate criteria-based results
  • Personal residence within a 60-minute drive of your desired market
  • A strong desire to contribute to your community; involvement in civic and community business organizations
  • Confident speaking and presentation skills

If this sounds like you, read more about franchising with Spherion Staffing in Little Rock, Arkansas. Then, contact Dan Brunell to get started on your Spherion path to franchise ownership!

Quick Facts About the Spherion Little Rock Opportunity

  • Location: Little Rock, Arkansas (Pulaski County)
    • Includes Perry, Faulkner, Lonoke, Pulaski, Saline, and Grant counties
  • Established in 2015
  • Industries served include light industrial/manufacturing (60%), administrative & clerical (20%), and direct hire for various industries (20%)
  • 4.5 Google rating
  • Area Population (Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway DMA, 2020): 748,031
  • Working Population: 345,890
  • GDP (Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, 2022): $39.8 billion
  • SIA-estimated Temp Staffing Payroll: $223 million

About this Resale

Own this Low-Cost Franchise in Central Arkansas

Spherion's Little Rock franchise territory presents an enticing opportunity to acquire an established staffing business in the heart of central Arkansas. Since opening in 2015, this well-respected franchise has earned a stellar 4.5 Google rating by providing top-tier staffing solutions across light industrial/manufacturing, administrative/clerical, and direct hire recruiting verticals. Our Little Rock owners are ready for their next chapter, and are looking for an energetic entrepreneur to take over the location and continue serving this booming metro area. 

The territory covers Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, and six surrounding counties, providing access to a working population of almost 346,000 across the Little Rock-DMA. With a regional GDP of $39.8 billion in 2022, Little Rock and the surrounding Pulaski, Perry, Faulkner, Lonoke, Saline, and Grant counties boast an economy propelling consistent staffing needs. The staffing industry's temp payroll is estimated at $223 million annually in this market. New franchise owners will inherit an existing client base and experienced staff while leveraging Spherion's comprehensive training and national brand recognition to drive further growth.

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Little Rock Business Highlights

Why You Should Own a Franchise in Little Rock, Arkansas

If you're looking for a good value when it comes to living and working, take another look at Little Rock, Arkansas. Kiplinger's has placed Little Rock at No. 1 on their 10 Great Places to Live list and No. 7 on their list of Best Value Cities. Gallup ranks Little Rock No. 2 on their list of America's happiest Cities, and Forbes has ranked the metro area nestled against the Arkansas River at No. 46 on their list of the Top 200 Best Places for Business and Careers. Standout employers in Little Rock include:

  • Dillard's
  • Walmart
  • Tyson Foods
  • Stephens
  • J.B. Hunt
  • Ally Financial
  • University of Arkansas

Little Rock hosts major employers in healthcare, aerospace, banking and finance, technology, manufacturing, government, education and agriculture. Its population is just as diverse as these industries. The Little Rock Regional Chamber has brought more than $2.5 billion in economic investment to the region since 1994. Additionally, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Philander Smith College and Arkansas Baptist College ensure the area has a steady supply of well-educated citizens ready to work. 

Support & Training

Our support is our signature: Our owner community across the country is collaborative, supportive, and helpful. Spherion franchisees include multigenerational groups, husband-wife teams, former Spherion corporate employees, former franchise employees, and entrepreneurs from all walks of life. A clear supermajority (98%) enjoy operating their business and being part of Spherion, while 100% are likely to recommend our franchise opportunity to others.**

You'll receive 380+ hours of comprehensive role-based training before and after opening. Periodic training addresses client development, legal requirements, marketing, and sales. You'll be supported by a dedicated portfolio leader who is available to answer questions and strategize with you, as well as by a national marketing team.

Spherion owners receive complete back office and technology support for all functions related to their temporary employees. We process employee payroll, including taxes, insurance, and benefits required by law. We invoice the clients, manage collections and application of payments as well as the W-2 process at the end of the year. Our corporate office maintains, supports, and troubleshoots all technology, eliminating the need for technical expertise and investment. Spherion's model allows you to focus on the business, not get lost in the business.

Our franchisees enjoy a full range of sales and marketing tools to help promote their business, including digital marketing, SEO & SEM support; sales collateral; print, radio, billboard, and online advertising; social media content; target account programs; direct mail campaigns; salary data; thought leadership research; and community giveback programs.

You'll enroll in our New Franchisee Launch program, a comprehensive training course that covers all aspects of opening a successful Spherion office. Plus, you'll receive ongoing support from a tenured team of professionals—from accounting, payroll, and technology to operations and marketing.

Competition

While competition exists in Little Rock's staffing industry, most staffing firms maintain single-digit market shares, leaving ample opportunity for a new Spherion franchise to establish strong client relationships. Staffing vendors play a critical role in supporting local businesses, with most companies utilizing multiple staffing suppliers to meet their workforce needs.

Staffing Industry Analysts predicts the US staffing industry (excluding nurse staffing segments) will reach $184.6 billion in 2024, with some industry segments seeing modest, single-digit growth. Spherion expects employers' stable demand for flexibility and scalability to continue fueling demand for our services. Robust candidate-client relationships and exceptional service backed by the resources of the world's largest talent company allow Spherion to cater to the ever-changing demands of America’s workforce.

Growth & Expansion Opportunity

This sizeable territory offers abundant opportunities with a working population of approximately 346,000 across the LIttle Rock-North Little Rock-Conway DMA. Little Rock has experienced steady economic growth over the years. The city's diverse economy includes sectors such as manufacturing, finance, healthcare, aerospace, and logistics. This economic stability can provide a supportive environment for businesses like staffing agencies to thrive. 

Little Rock offers a range of business support services, including networking events, workshops, and resources provided by organizations like the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce. These services can help entrepreneurs connect, learn, and grow their staffing business. Cincinnati has a strong sense of community, and residents often prioritize supporting local businesses. The presence of universities like the University of Arkansas and Arkansas Baptist College in the area contributes to a skilled and educated workforce.

Arkansas's economy has shown resilience and diversity, fueling consistent job growth. The state's unemployment rate was 3.2% as of February 2023, below the national level. Arkansas is home to over 1.3 million workers with a median age of 38.6 years. Anchored by the Little Rock metropolitan area, Arkansas ranked 12th nationally for net domestic migration in 2022. The state's leading skilled professions span manufacturing like machinery and transportation equipment, as well as burgeoning sectors such as healthcare, finance, and logistics. In the 2021-2022 academic year, colleges and universities in the Little Rock region including the University of Arkansas at Little Rock produced over 7,500 new graduates.

Spherion offers dedicated support from franchise leadership to help business owners develop and execute a strategic plan that balances existing account management with growth strategies to expand the staffing franchise's footprint and achieve ownership goals.

Interested in Spherion Little Rock?

Contact our team today about taking over this mature, successful business in central Arkansas!

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*This data is based on 67 franchisees that were open and operating their businesses for at least one full year as of 12/31/23. 
Of these 67 franchisees, 18 of them (26.9%) surpassed the average annual sales stated above, and 18 of them (26.9%) surpassed the average annual gross profit stated above. Some outlets have earned these amounts. Your individual results may differ. There is no assurance that you’ll earn as much. Please review Item 19 of our April 29, 2024 FDD for more information. 

**Franchise Business Review survey, December 2023

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Dan Brunell

Dan Brunell

Regional Vice President of Franchise Development

Dan’s background as a senior executive in the staffing industry and founder of a top franchise brokerage equips him with more than 30 years of experience helping prospective franchisees succeed.