For Resale: Augusta, Georgia

A driven entrepreneur who knows how to lead with purpose. Someone who thrives on building relationships, wants to be a visible and valued member of the local business community, and sees staffing as more than a transaction—it’s a way to empower businesses and people. You’ll help clients reach their goals while connecting job seekers with safe, meaningful work.

After more than 65 years of franchising, here are the character traits, leadership skills, and business expertise we expect an Augusta-area franchise candidate to demonstrate:

• Sufficient operating capital or the ability to obtain operating funds from a verifiable source
• 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
• 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, contact Dan Brunell or complete our interest form below to get started on your Spherion path to franchise ownership!

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 Franchisee Fast Start 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.

This sizeable territory offers abundant opportunities with a working population of approximately 268,000 people including 128,019 millennials (ages 25-39) in the greater Augusta-Richmond County area. Augusta has experienced steady economic growth anchored by its diverse sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, biotechnology, and military operations. With a high veteran population, low crime and a diverse and young talent pool, one of Augusta's biggest strengths is our people. This economic stability provides a supportive environment for businesses like staffing agencies to thrive.

Augusta offers a range of business support services, including networking events, workshops, and resources provided by organizations like the Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Augusta Economic Development Authority. These services can help entrepreneurs connect, learn, and grow their staffing business. Augusta has a strong sense of community, and residents often prioritize supporting local businesses. The presence of Augusta University, Paine College, and other educational institutions in the area contributes to a skilled and educated workforce.

Georgia enjoys a diverse and resilient economy that drives steady job growth. Georgia's unemployment rate was 3.1% as of January 2024, six-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. Georgia is home to millions of workers with strong representation in key sectors. Anchored by metro areas like Augusta and Atlanta, Georgia continues to attract domestic migration. The state's leading skilled professions include manufacturing roles, logistics, healthcare, and emerging biotechnology sectors. Augusta University and other regional institutions produce thousands of new graduates annually, feeding the local talent pipeline.

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.

*This data is based on 64 franchisees that were open and operating their businesses for at least one full year as of 12/31/24. Of these 64 franchisees, 20 of them (31.3%) surpassed the average annual sales stated above, and 22 of them (34.4%) 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 18, 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for more information. 

**Franchise Business Review survey, December 2024