Spherion Staffing and Recruiting has once again proven that community-focused franchising can compete with national powerhouses. The company recently earned a spot on the Franchise Times Top 400 list, an annual ranking that recognizes the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales. The recognition marks a significant milestone for the brand, which has built its success on local connections and a deep understanding of workforce needs across America.
Kathy George, president of Spherion, attributed the achievement to the company’s strong franchise network and its shared commitment to serving communities with purpose. “Our inclusion on the Franchise Times Top 400 reflects the dedication and heart of our franchise community,” she said. “Each of our franchisees plays a vital role in connecting people with meaningful work, and that impact extends far beyond the office.”
Among those celebrated for extraordinary leadership within the network is franchise owner Molly Gaffney-Keebler, who operates Spherion offices in Asheville, North Carolina, and Morristown, Tennessee. She was named a 2025 Franchise Rock Star by Franchise Business Review for her work in helping communities recover after Hurricane Helene and her ongoing advocacy for women’s empowerment and education. Her response to the crisis, George noted, exemplifies the spirit of the Spherion brand: entrepreneurial independence grounded in service and local empathy.
Spherion’s business model centers on a network of independent franchisees who function as both business owners and local workforce advocates. Their efforts generate ripple effects that strengthen local economies, providing stability and opportunity for workers and businesses alike. Each franchise operates with autonomy while sharing in the collective power of a trusted national brand.
As the company continues to grow, Spherion’s success underscores an important truth in modern franchising: scalability and community engagement are not mutually exclusive. With recognition on the Franchise Times Top 400 list and an expanding roster of franchise leaders, the staffing brand demonstrates that national reach can coexist with local purpose—one job, one franchise, and one community at a time.
