FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Spherion Staffing.
Based on 2025 FDD · 3 filings in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Spherion Staffing franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $212K – $424K. Reported owner economics show $287K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $30K franchise fee · 0.5% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
Spherion Staffing requires a total initial investment of $212K to $424K (midpoint approximately $318K), with an initial franchise fee of $30K. The ongoing fee burden is 0.5% (0.3% royalty plus 0.3% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 15.5%, leaving more margin for the operator.
According to Item 19 of the 2025 FDD, the median revenue for Spherion Staffing locations is $2.9M. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $287K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 90.3% with a payback period of approximately 1.1 years.
Spherion Staffing operates approximately 210 franchised units. However, the brand has been contracting with a 9.8% net unit decline, which may signal franchisee dissatisfaction, territory saturation, or competitive pressure.
Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.
Analysis based on 2025 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
FDD Item 7 breaks down every cost category required to open a franchise - from the franchise fee ...
SBA 7(a) franchise loan approval rates by brand, default rates by sector, and what lenders look f...
Compare every franchise financing option - SBA 7(a) loans, SBA 504 loans, ROBS (401k rollovers), ...
Everything you need to know about SBA 7(a) franchise loans - eligibility, the SBA Franchise Direc...
Everything franchise buyers need to know about SBA 7(a) and 504 loans: rates, down payments, time...
5 data-driven questions every Spherion Staffing franchise buyer should ask.