National Recognition and Franchisee Satisfaction Highlight the Strength of America’s Most Awarded Staffing and Recruiting Franchise
ATLANTA — Spherion Staffing & Recruiting (Spherion) has earned the No. 122 spot on Entrepreneur magazine’s 2026 Franchise 500®, marking its 21st consecutive year on the prestigious list. The long-standing recognition reflects Spherion’s sustained performance, systemwide stability, and continued growth within the franchise industry.
Further reinforcing the strength of the system behind that longevity, Spherion has also been named a 2026 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review (FBR). This honor is based entirely on independent feedback from franchise owners across the Spherion network. Together, these recognitions highlight both the durability of Spherion’s franchise model and the quality of the franchisee experience powering it.
Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® is the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The list evaluates brands across more than 150 data points, including unit growth, financial strength, stability, and support. Franchise Business Review’s Top Franchise designation complements this recognition by capturing the voice of franchise owners directly through third-party surveys. For the 2026 awards, franchisees evaluated their experience across 33 benchmarks including training and support, operations, leadership, culture, franchisor-franchisee relationships, and financial opportunity.
“These recognitions matter because they reflect the authentic experiences of our franchisees,” said Kathy George, president of Spherion. “The Entrepreneur Franchise 500 speaks to the strength of our system, but the Franchise Business Review honor tells us something even more important: Our franchise owners feel supported and connected in the work they do every day. When franchisees feel confident and empowered at the local level, they can better serve their communities, grow strong businesses, and create meaningful impact where it matters most. That balance between national stability and local trust is what truly defines Spherion.”
Spherion leverages the power of local through a network of independent and empowered franchisees. Each Spherion franchisee enriches their community through connecting and facilitating employment opportunities every day — and when they’re successful together, their investments flow back into the neighborhoods where they live and work. The power of Spherion is in its local roots.
To view the full list of Franchise Business Review’s 2026 Top Franchises, visit https://www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com
To view the full list of Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500®, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500
About Spherion Staffing & Recruiting
Transform your workforce with Spherion Staffing and Recruiting—where 80 years of proven expertise meets resourceful, forward-thinking service. Our network of independent, locally owned franchise offices in more than 200 communities delivers the staffing solutions that matter: temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire, and on-premise workforce services that connect more than 3,000 businesses with exceptional talent every day. Backed by Randstad, the world's most equitable and specialized talent company, we combine local market knowledge with national resources to find the right people for employers and the right opportunities for job seekers.
Our 4.9/5 national Google rating from thousands of reviews and recognition as a Forbes Best Temporary Staffing Firm affirms our commitment to excellence in staffing and recruiting. We're also proud to be a franchisor of choice, through inclusion on Franchise Business Review's Top 200 Franchises and Entrepreneur magazine's 2026 Franchise 500 list. Partner with Spherion to strengthen your business or take the next step in your career.
Hailey Martin
All Points Public Relations
hmartin@allpointspr.com