Why Franchise with Spherion in Springfield?
Midwest values and progressive community growth equal a prime business opportunity
With its position as the Queen City of the Ozarks, Springfield offers an exceptional quality of life surrounded by rolling hills, pristine lakes, and natural beauty. The city features a vibrant downtown district anchored by historic Park Central Square, abundant outdoor recreation opportunities at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield and nearby Table Rock Lake, and a rich cultural scene with the Springfield Symphony, Discovery Center, and numerous festivals celebrating the region's heritage. This blend of Midwest values and progressive growth makes Springfield an increasingly attractive place to live and work.
For business owners, Springfield presents a stable and diversified economy with strong support for entrepreneurship. The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Missouri State University's entrepreneurship programs actively support business growth, while Missouri State University, Drury University, and OTC provide exceptional resources for workforce development and innovation. The city's strategic location at the crossroads of Interstates 44 and 65 offers excellent access to major Midwest and Southern markets, while maintaining significantly lower operating costs than Kansas City or St. Louis metropolitan areas.
With proven staffing solutions and comprehensive support systems backing your business objectives, you'll be positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for talent acquisition services in southwest Missouri's thriving economy.
Top employers in Springfield:
- CoxHealth (13,297 employees)
- Mercy Springfield Communities (9,238 employees)
- Bass Pro Shops/White River Marine Group
- O'Reilly Automotive
- Missouri State University
- Springfield Public Schools
Racine, WI Business Highlights
$71 million temp staffing market size (2023)
$58 million payroll amount
2,000+ temporary staffing employee pool, total labor force of 250,000+
Thriving small business ecosystem
Diverse employment opportunities in healthcare, government, and retail
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!
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.
Competition
The Springfield, Missouri staffing market offers tremendous growth opportunities for staffing professionals, with a robust regional economy anchored by healthcare, education, manufacturing, and logistics sectors. As Missouri's third-largest city and the commercial hub of the Ozarks region, Springfield benefits from a diverse economic base that creates consistent demand for both temporary and permanent staffing solutions across multiple industries. The city's strategic location at the intersection of major highways and its proximity to branson's tourism economy provide unique staffing opportunities that extend beyond traditional metropolitan markets.
Springfield's lower cost of living compared to Kansas City and St. Louis creates an attractive environment for businesses seeking operational efficiency while accessing a skilled workforce drawn from Missouri State University, Drury University, and other regional educational institutions. The healthcare sector, led by CoxHealth and Mercy Hospital systems, generates substantial demand for specialized staffing services, while the presence of major employers like Bass Pro Shops, O'Reilly Automotive, and numerous manufacturing facilities creates diverse placement opportunities.
Our comprehensive salary guide reflects Springfield's competitive compensation landscape and helps local businesses attract and retain top talent in this growing market. By understanding regional pay scales and employment trends, companies can make informed decisions that support both their growth objectives and their commitment to fair compensation practices in the heart of the Ozarks.
Staffing Industry Analysts predicts the US staffing industry will grow by 1% in 2025 to reach $188.7 billion. This growth will be powered by lower inflation and interest rates that allow businesses to accelerate their growth compared to previous years. Regardless of economic conditions, the need for temporary employees to fill skills gaps and for permanent workers to fulfill longer-term business goals will remain stable.
Growth & Expansion Opportunity
How can you build your Spherion business in Springfield?
Talent Acquisition Challenges
Local manufacturers including BorgWarner, Paul Mueller Company, and Bass Pro Shops report ongoing challenges filling skilled and mid-skilled roles. There's particular demand for machine operators, industrial maintenance techs, CNAs, and warehouse associates. A Spherion franchise focused on light industrial and healthcare support roles could quickly become essential to local hiring efforts.
Flexible & Temp Staffing Demand
Many Springfield-area employers rely on seasonal, contract, and temp-to-hire roles to manage demand swings and labor uncertainty. Spherion's flexible workforce model is a natural fit for this environment.
Cyclical Workforce Needs
Manufacturing, food processing, healthcare, and logistics sectors experience predictable volume surges tied to inventory cycles and seasonal demands. A staffing partner who understands those rhythms can build long-term relationships and consistent revenue.
Support for Small Manufacturers & Health Systems
Springfield's small and mid-sized employers often lack in-house HR capacity. They need a recruiting partner who can deliver not just candidates—but confidence. A franchise owner with local knowledge and Spherion's support can become the go-to resource for workforce stability.
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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.
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*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