With an extensive history of charitable activities and partnerships, PrideStaff’s dedication to giving back to the community is ingrained in its culture. In addition to its corporate- and franchise-level charitable initiatives, the brand also encourages franchisee involvement in local community engagements. By Erika Ortega
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — AtWork®, an award-winning leader in the staffing industry, continues to outperform the competition, emerging as the only staffing brand to report sales growth in the latest Franchise Times Top 400 ranking.
While the staffing subcategory declined 8% overall, AtWork achieved a 3.6% increase in systemwide sales, reaching $362 million. This accomplishment reinforces AtWork’s reputation as a high-performing, resilient franchise system that thrives even in challenging economic climates.
“In a year when the rest of the industry saw declines, it speaks volumes about the strength of our business model and the amazing work of our franchise owners,” said Jason Leverant, President and COO of AtWork Group. “We’re proud to deliver strong results while continuing to make a positive impact on businesses and job seekers across the country.”
The achievement also propelled AtWork up the Franchise Times 400 list, moving from No. 180 to No.166, reflecting the brand’s consistent momentum and strategic expansion across the U.S.
AtWork attributes local market strength and national support as the key to its long-term success, helping businesses and job seekers find the perfect match. Its focus on operational excellence and personalized service continues to position the brand as a standout in the competitive staffing landscape.
To learn more about AtWork’s franchise opportunities, visit www.atwork.com/franchise.
About AtWork
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, AtWork is an award-winning staffing franchise with nearly 100 locations. For more than 30 years, leading companies from across the nation have trusted AtWork to recruit the best talent. Recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Largest and Best Staffing Firms to work for in the U.S. and as an Entrepreneur Verified Franchise, AtWork can staff an entire production facility or provide temporary support that keeps businesses thriving. AtWork’s dedication and unparalleled service earned them a spot on Forbes America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms and ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® award for client and talent satisfaction. Additionally, the franchise’s growth and support for its franchisees have secured them a place on Franchise Business Review’s (FBR) Top 200 Franchise ranking for seven years in a row and is in the FBR Hall of Fame for 10+ years of stellar performance. AtWork is also ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, Franchise Times Top 400, and Entrepreneur’s Top Franchises for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. To learn more about AtWork’s services, visit https://www.atwork.com/.
With a dynamic base of franchisees, leaders and team members, PrideStaff’s mission is to provide customized talent solutions to employers. Recognizing the importance of staff development on the success of any business, PrideStaff provides franchisees with a proven model, comprehensive support, robust tools and expert guidance to succeed while ensuring service excellence in temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire placements. By Erika Ortega
Staffing Franchise Expands with New Locations and Earns Top Industry Honors
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — AtWork®, an award-winning leader in the staffing industry, is proud to announce significant growth and recognition in the first half of 2025. Amid a cautiously optimistic outlook for the staffing industry, AtWork continues to outpace expectations with new office openings, strong franchise development, and multiple national awards.
“Despite the headwinds facing the staffing industry, the first two quarters of 2025 have proven to be a period of strength for AtWork,” said Jason Leverant, president and COO of AtWork. “Our ability to adapt to evolving workforce needs while maintaining our commitment to client and candidate satisfaction continues to set us apart.”
New Locations
AtWork continues to grow its national footprint in 2025. Arkansas became the latest state to join AtWork’s growing list of markets, further expanding the brand’s national presence. AtWork opened eight new offices across the country so far in 2025:
Awards & Recognition
AtWork earned several prestigious industry honors in 2025, including:
A stand-out franchisee, Josephine Suryono, who owns and operates AtWork locations in Sacramento and Roseville, California, has received several accolades for her success this year. Josephine was named the International Franchise Association’s Franchisee of the Year as well as a 2025 Franchise Rockstar by Franchise Business Review in the Women’s category. Her Roseville office led the AtWork system in revenue and gross profit in 2024 and continues to set a high standard in 2025.
Additional Achievements
In the first half of 2025, AtWork’s leadership remained actively involved in national workforce conversations:
With over 30 years in business, AtWork remains committed to supporting entrepreneurs, connecting businesses with high-quality talent, and delivering exceptional staffing solutions nationwide.
To learn more about AtWork’s franchise opportunities, visit www.atwork.com/franchise.
About AtWork
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, AtWork is an award-winning staffing franchise with nearly 100 locations. For more than 30 years, leading companies from across the nation have trusted AtWork to recruit the best talent. Recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Largest and Best Staffing Firms to work for in the U.S. and as an Entrepreneur Verified Franchise, AtWork can staff an entire production facility or provide temporary support that keeps businesses thriving. AtWork’s dedication and unparalleled service earned them a spot on Forbes America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms and ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® award for client and talent satisfaction. Additionally, the franchise’s growth and support for its franchisees have secured them a place on Franchise Business Review’s (FBR) Top 200 Franchise ranking for seven years in a row and is in the FBR Hall of Fame for 10+ years of stellar performance. AtWork is also ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, Franchise Times Top 400, and Entrepreneur’s Top Franchises for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. To learn more about AtWork’s services, visit https://www.atwork.com/.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — AtWork®, an award-winning leader in the staffing industry, is proud to announce its inclusion on the Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms 2025. This prestigious recognition, presented in collaboration with Statista, a global authority in industry rankings and statistics, reflects AtWork’s commitment to excellence in the temporary staffing space.
AtWork ranked among the top 200 firms selected in the temporary staffing category, which includes providers of temporary workers and contract positions, excluding interim management positions. Based on an independent survey of industry professionals and clients — including more than 49,200 recruiters, 20,800 HR and hiring managers, and job candidates — this honor reflects AtWork’s consistent success in connecting top talent with the evolving needs of today’s workforce.
“The inclusion in Forbes’ list is a testament to the dedication and passion our entire team brings to the table every day,” said Jason Leverant, President and COO of AtWork. “It reflects not only the quality of service we deliver, but the trust we’ve built with both clients and job seekers across the country. We’re honored by the ranking and energized to continue delivering the best for our clients and job seekers.”
AtWork places candidates across a wide range of industries, including professional services, manufacturing, warehouse operations, and administrative/clerical support. The brand offers flexible staffing solutions, from temp-to-hire to direct hire and executive search services — all tailored to meet unique client needs and help candidates thrive.
About AtWork
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, AtWork is an award-winning staffing franchise. For more than 30 years, leading companies from across the nation have trusted AtWork to recruit the best talent. Recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Largest and Best Staffing Firms to work for in the U.S. and as an Entrepreneur Verified Franchise, AtWork can staff an entire production facility or provide temporary support that keeps businesses thriving. AtWork’s dedication and unparalleled service earned them a spot on Forbes America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms and ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® award for client and talent satisfaction. Additionally, the franchise’s growth and support for its franchisees have secured them a place on Franchise Business Review’s (FBR) Top 200 Franchise ranking for seven years in a row and is in the FBR Hall of Fame for 10+ years of stellar performance. AtWork is also ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, Franchise Times Top 400, and Entrepreneur’s Top Franchises for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. To learn more about AtWork’s services, visit https://www.atwork.com/.
Staffing franchise opens more than a dozen new locations and expands into new states
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — AtWork®, a leader in the staffing industry, is celebrating a year of exceptional growth and achievements in 2024. With a commitment to help small business owners grow and excel, AtWork expanded with 13 new office openings, including three new states.
“2024 was a transformative year for AtWork as we achieved significant growth and expansion into new markets,” said Jason Leverant, president and COO of AtWork. “This growth and success reflect the dedication of our corporate team, franchise owners, and staff to delivering excellence in every market we serve.”
2024 By the Numbers:
Recently, AtWork was recognized for its excellence in franchising and customer satisfaction, earning a spot on Franchise Business Review’s Top 200 Franchises. This prestigious ranking is based on independent surveys of thousands of franchisees from leading brands that evaluate owners’ experiences in key areas such as leadership, training, core values, work-life balance, profitability, and overall satisfaction. AtWork’s inclusion highlights the brand’s commitment to delivering industry-leading support and creating a thriving franchise community.
The Knoxville-based franchise provides staffing solutions mainly for light industrial, manufacturing, and office clerical sectors. Over the last three years, AtWork has put more than 113,000 people to work and partnered with more than 2,100 new clients. Collectively, those individuals have contributed close to 50 million hours of work.
“These statistics and accolades represent the impact we have made, not only for businesses but for people looking for life-changing employment opportunities,” said Leverant. “We look forward to continuing to empower people to build brighter, more stable futures and grow their thriving small businesses.”
With more than100 locations nationwide and over 30 years of success, AtWork remains dedicated to expanding its presence in new markets and supporting franchise owners throughout 2025.
To learn more about AtWork’s franchise opportunity, visit https://www.atwork.com/franchise.
About AtWork
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, AtWork is an award-winning staffing franchise. For more than 30 years, leading companies from across the nation have trusted AtWork to recruit the best talent. Recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Largest and Best Staffing Firms to work for in the U.S. and as an Entrepreneur Verified Franchise, AtWork can staff an entire production facility or provide temporary support that keeps businesses thriving. AtWork’s dedication and unparalleled service earned them Clearly Rated’s Best of Staffing® award for client and talent satisfaction. Additionally, the franchise’s growth and support for its franchisees have secured them a place on Franchise Business Review’s (FBR) Top 200 Franchise ranking for seven years in a row and is in the FBR Hall of Fame for 10+ years of stellar performance. AtWork is also ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, Franchise Times Top 400, and Entrepreneur’s Top Franchises for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. To learn more about AtWork’s services, visit www.atwork.com
Award-winning staffing franchise continues commitment to service-focused culture, expanded footprint and sales growth.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — AtWork, one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing staffing franchises, recently released their 2022 sales revenue numbers, showing a 10% increase over 2021 sales performance. With more than 90 locations across 29 states, the brand added 12 new locations in 2022.
In addition, the brand started 2023 strong with multiple national awards including:
AtWork had experienced 10+ consecutive years of double-digit growth as the company continued its national expansion. Company leadership expects this trend to continue as they expand their nationwide footprint, with the goal of reaching over 300 locations, and $1 billion in sales, by 2029.
“We are pleased to see yet another year of strong growth and are excited to have exceeded our target for 2022,” said Jason Leverant, President and COO of AtWork. “Our system put more than 45,000 people to work last year. It is a direct reflection of our mission statement, to be “AtWork for You,” that we are able to both meet the needs of our clients and talent each day and see strong growth for our system as a result of this continued commitment.”
About AtWork Group
To learn more about AtWork visit AtWork.com.
For information about franchise opportunities, visit AtWorkFranchise.com.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — AtWork, a rapidly growing national staffing franchise, today announced the opening of its new office in Kalamazoo, Michigan, extending the company’s overall reach in the upper midwestern United States. The location is operated by franchise owner Lukus Handshoe, and it is located at 4430 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49008.
“I’m so excited to see Lukus Handshoe join the AtWork family in Kalamazoo, Michigan,” said Jason Leverant, President and COO of AtWork. “Lukus has combined his successful experience in the staffing industry with AtWork’s award-winning staffing franchise concept to be “AtWork For You” for both clients and talent in Kalamazoo. I have no doubt Lukus and his team are going to make a tremendously positive impact on their community!”
The city of Kalamazoo is the crossroads of Western Michigan where I-94 and 131 intersect. It is well known as a major international pharmaceutical and life sciences center; however, it is home to a diverse mix of light industrial companies, several restaurants and retail shops, as well as Western Michigan University. AtWork aims to make a positive impact on the local community by offering meaningful opportunities to people, giving back in the community, and striving to be the preferred staffing provider for the area’s leading companies.
“Helping people has always been a passion of mine,” said Handshoe. “There is no greater satisfaction than making a positive impact on people’s lives, assisting companies with obtaining their most valuable asset, and giving back to the communities that we serve. We are AtWork For You, and we are excited to bring AtWork Personnel to the great city of Kalamazoo.”
The business will primarily serve the light industrial, retail and restaurant industries, facilitating temporary, temp-to-hire and direct-hire placements. The business can be reached at 269-215-0552 or AtWork.com/kalamazoo.
About AtWork Group
To learn more about AtWork, visit AtWork.com.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — AtWork, a rapidly growing national staffing franchise announced today that its President and COO Jason Leverant has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Staffing Association. The slate of directors, including Leverant, was voted on by the board during its meeting at Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo.
The American Staffing Association is the voice of the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry. ASA and its state affiliates advance the interests of the industry across all sectors through advocacy, research, education, and the promotion of high standards of legal, ethical, and professional practices. The Board of Directors, which is made up of representatives from both independent firms and national companies, provides guidance for these nationwide efforts.
“I’m so excited to be invited to serve on the ASA Board of Directors,” said Leverant. I’ve volunteered extensively with the ASA over the last 15 years to help elevate the temporary staffing industry, and I’m excited to be placed in role that I can have an even greater impact on this front!”
“In the midst of economic uncertainty and a historic labor shortage, the ASA and its board of directors will continue to highlight the important roles that the staffing and recruiting industry plays as enablers of talent and providers of talent solutions and services to organizations across every sector,” said Richard Wahlquist, President and CEO of ASA. “ASA’s volunteers and staff are excited to work with our new board chair, Threase Baker, as we focus on creating more opportunities for growth in the staffing and recruiting industry.”
The complete list of ASA board members can be found at AmericanStaffing.net.
About AtWork Group
To learn more about AtWork, visit AtWork.com.
Leading national staffing franchise expands North Carolina footprint with new location.
GASTONIA, N.C. — AtWork, a rapidly growing national staffing franchise announced today the opening of its new office in Gastonia, North Carolina, extending the company’s overall reach in the state. The location is operated by Market Manager Don Monteith and is located at 839 Majestic Ct., Suite 39, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.
“We’re so happy to see AtWork further expand in North Carolina under Don’s leadership,” said Jason Leverant, President and COO of AtWork. “AtWork’s national success is a testament to hardworking staffing professionals like Don and the expertise, tools, and resources of AtWork’s national franchise network. It is no mystery why the company continues to rank among the best staffing franchises in the nation.”
Citing Gastonia’s strong local economy and a desire to provide local businesses and candidates with an elevated hiring experience, Monteith is confident in the success of the new office.
“I’ve been in the Gaston County market since 1995 and have been very successful in helping companies find a better-quality candidate by working with great people and being involved in the community,” said Monteith. “The area is very tight knit community with many opportunities and business leaders are always willing to work with locally owned and operated companies that support the community.”
The new office will provide staffing services to the manufacturing, warehousing, office/clerical industries, as well as focusing on government contracts facilitating temporary, contract to hire, and full-time placements. The business may be reached at 704-251-0275 or by visiting AtWork.com/Gastonia.
About AtWork Group
To learn more about AtWork, visit AtWork.com.