Seasoned franchise executive brings 25 years of experience to accelerate growth and expand AtWork’s national footprint

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AtWork®, an award-winning staffing franchise with more than three decades of experience connecting businesses with talent, has named Sarah Goehring, Vice President of Franchise Development, strengthening its leadership team as the company looks to accelerate franchise growth and introduce more entrepreneurs to opportunities within the staffing industry. (PHOTO HERE)

In her new role, Goehring will lead AtWork’s franchise development efforts, with a focus on identifying qualified entrepreneurs, expanding awareness of staffing as a franchise opportunity and supporting the company’s long-term growth strategy.

“Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with some incredible franchise brands, but what immediately stood out to me about AtWork was the people,” said Goehring. “The team is genuinely invested in the success of its franchise owners, and I’m so pleased to be a part of that. The depth of staffing experience, infrastructure and support behind this system is remarkable, and when you combine that with a business that makes a meaningful impact on employers, job seekers and the communities it serves, I believe AtWork offers an incredibly compelling opportunity for entrepreneurs. I’m excited to help build this brand.”

Goehring joins AtWork with 25 years of franchise development expertise and a fresh perspective on the staffing industry. Her appointment comes as AtWork looks to broaden awareness of staffing franchise ownership and proactively reach qualified entrepreneurs who may not have previously considered the category. As part of that strategy, Goehring is focused on accelerating the brand’s franchise development efforts, with a goal of securing 24 new franchise signings by 2030.

“Sarah brings an exceptional depth of franchise development experience and a proven understanding of what it takes to grow strong franchise systems,” said Jason Leverant, President and COO of AtWork. “We are extremely pleased to welcome her to AtWork. Her experience, energy and strategic approach to franchise recruitment will be tremendous assets as we continue growing our system and identifying franchise partners who share our commitment to serving businesses, job seekers and their local communities.”

To learn more about franchising with AtWork, visit https://www.atwork.com/franchise/

About AtWork 

Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, AtWork is an award-winning staffing franchise with more than 30 years of experience helping businesses find dependable talent and helping people find meaningful work. AtWork provides comprehensive workforce solutions, including temporary staffing, temp-to-hire, and direct hire services, supporting companies across a wide range of industries nationwide. AtWork delivers its staffing solutions through two distinct channels: their legacy brand, AtWork Personnel–focusing on commercial staffing (light industrial and clerical), and AtWork Professional–placing skilled professionals in high demand fields including information technology, engineering, scientific and healthcare.  

AtWork is recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Largest Industrial Staffing Firms to Work for in the U.S. and as an Entrepreneur Verified Franchise. The brand’s commitment to service excellence has earned ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing^® Award for both client and talent satisfaction. AtWork’s strong growth and franchisee support have secured its place on Franchise Business Review’s Top 200 Franchises for eight consecutive years, along with induction into the FBR Hall of Fame for more than 10 years of outstanding performance. Additional recognition includes ranking in Franchise Times Top 400, named one of America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms for 2026, Fran Serve’s Fran-tastic 2026 Award and Entrepreneur’s Top Franchises for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 

For more information about AtWork visit https://www.atwork.com/franchise/. To learn about AtWork Professional visit: https://www.atwork.com/franchise/professional/. 

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