Concept Description
Express stands out from the competition for several compelling reasons. We are ranked the #1 Staffing Franchise in a $648 billion global industry. With a low initial investment of $132,000, our Item 19 demonstrates an exceptionally strong ROI. Additionally, we boast excellent validation. With an average tenure of ownership of 12 years, we’ve maintained a 99% satisfaction rating among franchise owners due to our robust support system, inclusive of comprehensive training, field support, and a dedicated international headquarters staffed with over 400 professionals providing expert guidance. Ideal candidates for Express are high-energy, community-minded sale leaders with experience leading teams. Less than 5% of our owners had a background in staffing, recruiting, or HR before joining Express.
Headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK, Express Employment Professionals is the largest staffing franchise in the world with more than 860 offices globally. We offer a variety of staffing solutions including Evaluation Hire, Temporary or Contract Staffing, and Direct Hire, across a wide variety of industries and job classifications, including Light Industrial, Skilled Trades, Office Services, and Professional. The average Express franchise open more than 24 months generates annual sales exceeding $5.9 million.*
* For territories open more than 24 months, average sales in 2023 were $5,979,665. First-year offices averaged $1,346,028 according to Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document. Subject to change with annual reporting.
Testimonials
Publicity
• Ranked #1 in the Staffing Industry category in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 (2021)
• Rated a World-Class Franchise, Express received a 99% satisfaction rating from franchisees on the quality of the Express franchise system
(2006-2020)
• Franchise Direct Top 100 Global Award (2009-2021)
• Best of Staffing: Client, Clearly Rated (2021)
• Best of Staffing Talent Award, Clearly Rated (2016-2021)
• Fasted Growing Franchises, Entrepreneur (2013-2015)
Hall of Fame Inductee, International Franchise Association (2010)
Unit Option
Single, Multiple
Background
FDD Franchised Units: 788
Corporate Owned Units: 3
Projected New Units: 13
Year Established: 1983
First Year Franchised: 1985
Type of Business: Franchise
Hours of Operation: Regular Business Hours
Number of Employees: Small (1-5)
History:
The temporary staffing industry is on track to generate a projected $185 billion in North America annually. Express reached $4.16 billion in sales in 2021 and was ranked in the top 25 in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list! New offices average $5.9 million in their first two years, with mature offices averaging $6.4 million annually.* Plus, as an Express franchise owner, you control your life with flexible weekday hours in a professional business setting. Express is a growing franchise with more than 912 locations and nearly 40 years of success.
As an Express Employment Professionals franchisee, you have the opportunity to become a pillar of the community by supporting businesses with workforce solutions as they grow and providing jobs to job seekers when they need it the most. By providing temporary workers when demand fluctuates, and supporting contracts and direct hire needs to fill in for open positions, Express franchisees become a vital piece of local small to medium-sized businesses in their community.
The flexibility of staffing allows companies to fill in the gaps to match payroll and resources, ultimately giving them a competitive edge without committing to the inherent risks that come with additional temporary workers on their payroll.
We offer more than just operational support to our franchisees. By providing multi-step marketing campaigns, sales training, and public relations assistance, our franchise owners can focus on growing their business. Express also offers annual regional and international virtual training events and continued education for staff and owners via our online university.
Availability
Territories: United States, International, Canada: Registered
Financials
Liquidity: $50,000
*Investment Range: $132,000 - $213,000
**Average Investment: $132,000 - $213,000
Provided by the Franchisor
Minimum Net Worth: $250,001, to $500,000
Franchise Fee: $40,000
Royalty: 8%
Royalty Description: 8% effect royalty rate.
Advertising: 2%
Ramp-Up: 7 to 9 months
Passive Ownership: Passive Ownership NOT Allowed
Passive Ownership means the owner is working 15 hours or less per week in the business.
Available Discounts
- Veterans
Discount Description: We offer qualified veterans a fifty percent (50%) reduction in Our Franchise Fee.
Training, Support and Assistance
Co-Operative Advertising: N/A
Site Selection Assistance: Available
Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A
Length of Training: 4 weeks + ongoing
Training Description:
- Three weeks of virtual training with our award-winning trainers. One week of virtual on-the-job training for opening week.
- 99% satisfaction rating by FranSurvey
- No charge for new Franchisee training
- Lifelong learning programs designed to develop you and your entire team continually
- Training specifically designed to help you diversify your business
- Leadership and manager training that focuses on fundamental skills needed to lead your team successfully
- Robust online learning library for Franchisees and employees accessible free of charge
- New hire training plans, continued education plans, and job-specific certification programs
Financing Assistance: Available