Why franchise in Charlotte?

One of the South’s premier—and most business-friendly—cities

With mild weather, a well-connected system of airports, and numerous parks and sports teams, Charlotte is one of the country’s best places to live. Its high quality of life and below-average cost of living make it an attractive place to kickstart a career; it’s top in the country for young professionals, who take advantage of ample job opportunities and the world-class art, dining, and entertainment scene. 

The Charlotte area is home to 50 higher education institutions, which ensures a steady flow of new talent into the workforce. And small business owners will find themselves in good company in Charlotte; it’s home to more than 291 of Fortune’s top 500. 

Top employers in Charlotte:

  • Honeywell
  • Bank of America
  • Lowe’s
  • Duke Energy
  • Nucor

Charlotte business highlights

820,000+ person workforce

15 Fortune 1,000 headquarters

#1 for happiest young professionals 

#1 fastest growing large urbanized area from 2000-2010 

#4 fastest growing job market of all metros of 1 million+

Available Spherion business models in Charlotte

Meet Our Team

When you're ready to start your franchising journey with Spherion, text, call, or email our experienced franchise development team.

Bill Tasillo

Bill Tasillo

Vice President of Franchise Sales & Market Development

Certified as a franchise executive by the International Franchise Association, Bill brings a hands-on coaching style to his passion for helping new and seasoned franchisees grow their careers with Spherion.

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.