Why franchise in Greenville-New Bern-Jacksonville?
Be part of Eastern North Carolina's expanding economic corridor
With its unique blend of college-town energy, coastal charm, and military presence, the Greenville-New Bern-Jacksonville region offers an outstanding quality of life for residents. The area features beautiful waterfront properties along the Tar and Neuse Rivers, access to the Atlantic coast, vibrant downtown districts, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. Home to East Carolina University, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and a growing healthcare sector, this region combines southern hospitality with economic diversity.
For business owners, the Greenville-New Bern-Jacksonville market presents a resilient economy with multiple growth sectors and strong support for entrepreneurship. Economic development organizations across Pitt, Craven, and Onslow counties actively promote business expansion, while the region's lower cost of living attracts both businesses and talent. With East Carolina University, Coastal Carolina Community College, and other educational institutions producing qualified graduates, staffing franchisees have access to a growing pool of candidates seeking meaningful employment opportunities.
Top employers in the Greenville-New Bern-Jacksonville region:
- East Carolina University & ECU Health Medical Center
- Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
- Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune
- Pitt County Schools
- BSH Home Appliances Corporation
Jacksonville, NC Business Highlights
$43 million estimated temp staffing payroll (2023)
$46 milion estimated temp staffing market size (2023)
Named among "Best Small Places for Business and Careers" by Forbes
450,000+ person combined workforce across the tri-city region
6+ higher education institutions including East Carolina University
Strategic location with access to I-95 and US-70 corridors
Recognized for healthcare innovation through ECU Health system
Consistent population growth outpacing state averages
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!
Become a Spherion Business Owner.
When you're ready to start your franchising journey with Spherion, text, call, or email Dan to ask how you can become part of our franchise community.
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.