Why franchise in San Antonio?

Where big-city energy meets small-town charm

With mild weather, a thriving food scene, and the rugged beauty of the Texas Hill Country, San Antonio has a lot to offer. From the Alamo to the miles-long River Walk packed with shops and restaurants to the many other unique neighborhoods that make up San Antonio, there’s a reason that more than 2.5 million people call San Antonio home. 

In addition to being a great place to live, San Antonio is also a great place to do business. It’s recognized as one of the most recession-proof economies, and it’s home to dozens of companies that are taking advantage of Texas’s business-friendly policies and tax incentives—making San Antonio the perfect city for connecting top talent with top employers. 

Top employers in San Antonio

  • Frost Bank
  • USAA
  • H-E-B
  • Rackspace 
  • Zachry Holdings

San Antionio business highlights

Zero state income tax

One of the strongest performing economies

#1 in overall economic performance

1.2 million+ person workforce

7 Fortune 1,000 headquarters

Available staffing model in San Antonio

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%) enjoy operating their business and being part of Spherion, while 100% are likely to recommend our franchise opportunity to others.**

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.

Growth & Expansion Opportunity

The San Antonio MSA contributes $157.4 billion to Texas's economy, maintaining a 3.8% unemployment rate with approximately 39,000 businesses operating across military, healthcare, technology, and tourism sectors. The region exemplifies Texas's economic vitality, with San Antonio ranking among the state's most diverse metropolitan economies and consistently appearing on lists of fastest-growing large cities in the United States.

Staffing Industry Analysts predicts 5% growth for the staffing industry in 2025. Thanks to lower inflation and a growing overall US economy, the staffing industry is projected to reach a nationwide market size of $198.3 billion.

The franchise leadership team provides comprehensive support to help owners develop strategic plans balancing existing account management with growth initiatives to expand market presence and achieve business objectives.

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

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.