For Resale: Mobile, Alabama

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 a Sacramento-area franchise candidate to demonstrate:

• Sufficient operating capital or the ability to obtain operating funds from a verifiable source
• At least 5 years of 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 principles, 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 of 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 in Mobile, Alabama. Then, contact Dan Brunell to get started on your Spherion path to franchise ownership!

Unlock the potential of Mobile's dynamic economic landscape! With a robust population of 173,000 and over 14,000 thriving businesses, the Mobile MSA presents an extraordinary opportunity for growth. The staffing market boasts an impressive $180 million valuation in 2023, supporting 3,800 temporary employees and a robust $146 million payroll—a figure that has surged 10% since 2021. Manufacturing, healthcare, and office/clerical sectors are primed for expansion, with temporary employment poised for steady growth as the economy stabilizes. 

For savvy entrepreneurs, this market offers a golden chance to tap into a resilient workforce ecosystem with proven potential for substantial market share capture.Spherion’s strengths in staffing these types of positions and creating custom workforce programs to help businesses grow means the next Mobile franchise owner will be well-positioned to grow their market share in these areas.

New proprietors will acquire a turn-key operation, including the office's furnishings, equipment, and experienced staff willing to stay through a transition period if desired. There are no pending HR issues or litigation. With Spherion's extensive territory, ample growth opportunities exist for expanding this successful franchise's footprint across the tristate region's dynamic business landscape.

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.

Mobile's dynamic territory offers substantial opportunities with a working population of 173,000 across the Mobile Metropolitan Statistical Area. The region has experienced consistent economic growth, particularly in manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, and maritime industries. This economic diversity provides an ideal environment for staffing agencies.

The Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce offers extensive business support services, networking opportunities, and resources to help entrepreneurs thrive. Mobile's strong community spirit and emphasis on local business relationships creates favorable conditions for new businesses. The presence of the University of South Alabama, Bishop State Community College, and Spring Hill College contributes to a skilled workforce pipeline.

Alabama's economy shows strong indicators for sustained job growth. The state's unemployment rate was 2.7% as of December 2023, well below the national average. Mobile's strategic position as a major Gulf Coast port city drives economic stability. Key growth sectors include aerospace manufacturing, shipbuilding, healthcare, and logistics. The University of South Alabama and other local institutions produce thousands of graduates annually, feeding the talent pipeline across industries.

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.

This website and the franchise sales information on this website do not constitute an offer to sell a franchise. The offer of a franchise can only be made through the delivery of a franchise disclosure document. Certain states require that we register the franchise disclosure document in those states. The communications on this website are not directed by us to the residents of any of those states. Moreover, we will not offer or sell franchises in those states until we have registered the franchise (or obtained an applicable exemption from registration) and delivered the franchise disclosure document to the prospective franchisee in compliance with applicable law.

*This data is based on 67 franchisees that were open and operating their businesses for at least one full year as of 12/31/23. 
Of these 67 franchisees, 18 of them (26.9%) surpassed the average annual sales stated above, and 18 of them (26.9%) 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 29, 2024 FDD for more information. 

**Franchise Business Review survey, December 2024