Spherion vs PrideStaff Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Spherion vs PrideStaff including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Spherion Franchise
PrideStaff Franchise
Investment $148,025 - $347,475$143,000 - $233,500
Franchise Fee $26,250 - $35,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 0.25% - 0.75%Varies
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19461978
Year Franchised 19561995
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee Current initial license fee$1000


Business Experience Requirements

 
Spherion Franchise
PrideStaff Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • *Do I have a solid business background, with either management or sales experience? *Do I have the desire to make a difference in other's lives? *Is it important to me to be proud of what my business offers to my community, local businesses, and the people my business will put to work? *Can I see myself remaining passionate about my business and staying engaged, as it matures and grows, even though my specific role will evolve? *Am I open to building and running a sales driven business? *Do I have a high energy level? *Am I willing to train, develop, assist and supervise the 'junior' executives that work with me? *Am I comfortable around different levels of people and environments? *Do I find it fascinating to learn how things work, are made, function, etc.? When I was a child, did I like taking field trips to places like the bread factory or something similar? *Do I consider myself to have an engaging personality with a sense of humor, and a zest for life?

    If this is you, we might be the right fit!


    Financing Options

     
    Spherion Franchise
    PrideStaff Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/-No/No
    Start-up Costs Yes/-No/Yes
    Equipment Yes/-No/Yes
    Inventory Yes/-No/No
    Receivables Yes/-Yes/No
    Payroll Yes/-Yes/No

    Training & Support

     
    Spherion Franchise
    PrideStaff Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 120 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: At existing location

    The staffing industry provides free training for millions of temporary and contract employees to help meet today's demand for skilled workers. 90% of staffing companies provide free training to their temporary and contract employees. 65% of staffing employees say they developed new or improved work skills through their assignments. 40% of staffing employees say they chose temporary or contract work as a way to obtain employment experience or job training. On-The-Job Training: 80 hours Classroom Training: 80 hours Additional Training: At certified training office

    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Email marketing Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations 90% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 5

    100% of current franchisees are owner/operators

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 3

    Expansion Plans

     
    Spherion Franchise
    PrideStaff Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Spherion

    Our franchise owners are able to leverage the corporate infrastructure of this industry-leading, established company. Spherion® bills your clients, pays your employees and provides the software applications and innovative technology that connect you to the corporate network. That means you eliminate many operating costs associated with running your business and can focus on growing your business.
    Spherion Franchise Program Highlights:
    *100 percent financing for temporary payroll
    *Accounting Support
    *Call center for operations & technical help
    *Centralized recruiter tools & resources
    *Centralized sales & marketing tools
    *Client invoicing
    *Comprehensive pre-opening process
    *Dedicated & experienced field support team
    *Extensive training programs, including our "In-branch" experience
    *In-depth monitoring & coaching programs
    *National sales programs
    *Online training, assessment & career tools for your flexible employees
    *Owner advisory council
    *Protected Territory
    *Regional & annual meetings
    *Web-based technology & tools to run your Business for both sales & recruitment

    As a network of locally owned staffing businesses, Spherion is dedicated to providing the resources, tools and support you need to be successful in your market!

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Spherion General Staffing franchise ranges from $148,025 to $220,825 and a Spherion Professionals franchise ranges from $247,945 to $347,475. This includes the initial franchise fee of $35,000 that must be paid to Spherion.
    Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee

    "World     "Entrepreneur
    #89 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #93 in Franchise 500 for 2021.




    About PrideStaff

    Why Choose PrideStaff? It is not by accident that we have the word "pride" in our name... at PrideStaff, our franchisees are proud to be in a business that puts people to work, helps companies to grow and prosper, and to build a business that is respected in their community. We have a culture that is truly unique in that whether you are looking at our Mission Statement or Core Values, they are so much more to us than slogans on a website. We have them, not because we feel like we have to, but rather they serve as a guide for the decisions we make and direction we follow. The focus is 100% on the client experience we provide on a day to day basis. What that has led to, is consistently being recognized in the top 1% of the staffing industry in Client Loyalty and Talent (Candidate) Loyalty, which of course translates into repeat and referral business. We are a company with a fantastic culture and drive to meet and exceed our clients needs. PrideStaff has also been ranked in Forbes Magazine, for the third straight year, as one of the top five "National Leading Providers" in the Staffing Industry out of a field of more than 7,500 staffing agencies nationwide. FranNet honored PrideStaff with the coveted "Commitment to Excellence" award. Most recently, PrideStaff was awarded the top marketing award by the American Staffing Association for the "High Cost of Mediocrity" marketing program.

    Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee
    #177 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #378 in Franchise 500 for 2021.