Why franchise in Orlando?
Put down roots in an area poised for growth
With mild weather, year-round sunshine, and miles of beaches, Orlando is one of the country’s best places to live—and that makes it even easier to attract and keep top talent in the area. Add in business-friendly policies, and it’s clear why Orlando is ranked as a top city for job growth and the most economical place to start a business.
The greater Orlando area’s employers represent a range of industries, from tourism to medical research to technology to media. And with more than 30 higher education institutions, Orlando is home to a well-educated workforce—currently 1.2 million strong—that is always growing and eager to be matched with top companies.
Top employers in Orlando:
- Planet Hollywood
- Universal Parks & Resorts
- Wyndham Worldwide
- Margaritaville
- Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
Why franchise with Spherion?
Franchising with Spherion means operating a locally owned business backed by decades of staffing experience and proven recruiting systems. Owners receive training, technology, and ongoing guidance while staying in control of how they serve their local market. This support allows franchisees to focus on employer and candidate relationships instead of building processes from scratch. As a job recruitment franchising business, Spherion offers flexibility to support changing workforce needs.
Available Spherion business models in Orlando
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Professional: Finance & Accounting
With global headquarters and large corporate offices, densely populated urban areas like Orlando are ideal for matching top talent with leading companies. Our professional staffing model involves working hand-in-hand with local companies to source the best and brightest for temporary, temporary-to-hire, and permanent finance and accounting positions. As a Spherion Professional owner in Orlando, you'll focus on specialized staffing and recruiting for finance and accounting positions and companies.
Orlando business highlights
One of 10 “American Cities of the Future”
Ranked most economical place to launch a business
One of the best cities for job growth
#4 on the Tax Foundation’s State Business Climate Index
1.2 million+ person workforce
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 our franchise candidates to demonstrate:
- Sufficient operating capital or the ability to obtain operating funds from a verifiable source
- At least 5 years' 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 principals, 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' experience recruiting, hiring and developing team members to manage role-specific responsibilities and demonstrate criteria-based results
- Personal residence within 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. Then, contact Dan Brunell to get started on your Spherion path to franchise ownership!
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Dan Brunell
Senior Vice President of Franchise Development
Dan boasts 30+ years of experience helping prospective franchisees succeed. His background includes founding a top franchise brokerage as well as current and past senior executive roles in the staffing industry.
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%) agree that Spherion's training is good or better, while 91% agree that their fellow franchisees are supportive of each other and the Spherion brand.**
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.
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