Spherion Earns 21st Consecutive Ranking on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® and Named a 2026 Top Franchise

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.