San Antonio stands out as one of the nation’s most steadily expanding metro areas, where population growth and business investment continue to fuel workforce demand. The city’s economy is uniquely balanced, anchored by healthcare and military influence, while supported by thriving tourism, manufacturing, and emerging tech sectors. This combination creates a wide range of hiring needs, from entry-level roles to specialized positions. For franchise owners, San Antonio presents an opportunity to step into a high-growth market where strong employer demand and a continually replenishing labor pool make it possible to build a resilient, people-first staffing business with long-term potential.
Becoming an independent business owner can come with some challenges. However, when you choose franchising, you gain access to unparalleled support throughout your journey. Here are some reasons why our franchisees choose AtWork:
Our franchise structure gives you a proven revenue stream with an affordable investment. Learn more about our franchise opportunity and all the benefits you can take advantage of when you work with us.
San Antonio’s rapid growth, diverse industries, and expanding workforce make it an ideal market for staffing success. With consistent hiring demand across healthcare, hospitality, logistics, and professional sectors, AtWork franchise owners are well positioned to build and scale a thriving business.
Learn why our current owners chose the AtWork brand, hear about the support they receive and how they are making an impact in their communities.
Staffing is highly rewarding work. AtWork franchisees support people in finding jobs, and in turn, they help businesses fill gaps. As a franchisee, you can be a part of helping your local economy and those who live there thrive.
Explore our frequently asked questions to find the answers you are seeking.
The estimated initial investment for a new AtWork franchise ranges from $156,000 to $213,000. Learn more about
the franchise investment.
AtWork specializes in hiring for light industrial, light professional, office and clerical, hospitality positions, and more.
Yes, our in-house team provides payroll funding and tax processing. These alone would be as much as 15.5% for an independent staffing agency, compared to AtWork’s 7% for royalties and .5% for marketing — adding up to only 7.5% for our entire suite of support.
The potential profit of an AtWork franchisee will depend on many factors, like the location, market demand, staff performance, and the overall effort of each franchise owner. By taking advantage of your franchise training and ongoing support from our team, you can find success in our proven system. in 2024 the average AtWork franchisee’s gross profit was $604,309.
Each protected franchise territory has a population of approximately 200,000 individuals.
For over 30 years, AtWork has been a leading staffing franchise in some of the largest markets across the nation. As one of the most recognizable brands in temporary and permanent staffing, AtWork has more than 90 locations — and we are continuing to grow every year.
On average, AtWork franchises generated $3.5mm gross revenue in 2024, growing their careers while supporting their communities. In business since 1986 and franchising since 1992, our corporate leaders and support staff have spent decades being AtWork for successful franchisees.
Take the next step toward business ownership and financial freedom with AtWork.
We are passionate about our work in the staffing industry. Over the years, our team has been recognized by many franchise and industry review organizations. Here are some of AtWork’s notable franchising awards and accolades:
Discover rewarding work, financial freedom, and better work-life balance with an AtWork franchise. Reach out to learn more about franchise ownership from our expert team.
