What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staffing Franchise Owner position at AtWork Group?
Become an Owner with One of the Largest & Fastest-Growing Staffing Franchises in America!
For more than 30 years, AtWork has helped entrepreneurs turn their leadership, sales, and recruiting skills into profitable, community-impacting businesses. AtWork franchisees provide light industrial, logistics, office/clerical, hospitality, and professional staffing solutions across protected territories.
In 2024, the average AtWork franchisee generated $604,309 in gross profit. AtWork is the only major staffing franchise that achieved growth in both system-wide sales and new franchise ownership last year and we continue expanding with nearly 100 locations nationwide.
With protected territories (approximately 200,000 population each), dedicated corporate support in recruiting, operations, marketing, payroll funding, and more, you're never in business alone. AtWork franchise owners put tens of thousands of people to work every year while helping local companies grow and thrive.
Now is your opportunity to become an AtWork franchise owner in the booming Des Moines, IA market.
Why Des Moines? Des Moines is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the Midwest, with a strong, resilient economy anchored by finance and insurance, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, logistics and distribution, wholesale trade, and professional services.
Major employers driving consistent staffing demand include Principal Financial Group, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, MercyOne, UnityPoint Health, Hy-Vee, Casey's General Stores, John Deere, and major logistics players supporting Amazon and e-commerce fulfillment centers. The metro benefits from robust population growth (the Des Moines metro reached over 758,000 in 2025, up 6.7% since 2020 and ranking as the fastest-growing major metro in the Midwest), strong employment gains in industrial and distribution sectors, excellent central-U.S. infrastructure, and a talented workforce pipeline from Drake University, Iowa State University, and Des Moines Area Community College.
With a business-friendly environment, affordable cost of living, vibrant downtown, thriving arts and culinary scene, and high quality of life, Des Moines offers the perfect blend of economic opportunity and lifestyle for building a successful staffing franchise.
Franchise Investment
- AtWork Personnel (core staffing with physical location): Estimated initial investment $156,000 – $213,000
- AtWork Professional (specialty sectors, remote option): Estimated initial investment $95,000 – $115,000
Financial requirements typically include liquid capital of $75,000–$100,000 and a minimum net worth of $250,000 (exact figures provided during qualification).
Qualifications
- 5 years of B2B sales, recruiting, or staffing experience
- Proven track record of exceeding quotas, with strong cold-calling and team-building skills
- P&L management experience
- Entrepreneurial mindset and financial readiness for franchise ownership
- Passion for Des Moines’ dynamic economy and community impact
Ready to seize the staffing opportunities in one of the Midwest’s fastest-growing and most business-friendly cities? Apply now with your resume. Highlight your sales/recruiting wins and tell us why owning an AtWork franchise in Des Moines excites you.
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(For the most current territory details and to confirm Des Moines availability, contact AtWork directly.)
Salary : $75,000 - $100,000