Concept Description
Express Employment Professionals is a global staffing franchise with over 865 locations worldwide that offers staffing services and HR business solutions to businesses and individuals. The franchise has a recession-resistant business model, a low investment level, and a high ROI, with mature territories generating annual sales of $5.7 million in the US.
The franchise is suited for individuals seeking business ownership with a professional business setting and flexible weekday hours. Express Employment Professionals provides training and support to franchisees, has a protected geographic territory, and has a unique selling point of being locally connected and focused on customer service. The franchise is looking for growth-minded franchisees with skills in B2B sales/sales leadership, leading, managing, and motivating a sales staff of 2-4, being locally connected, and having ambition for scalability.
Testimonials
Publicity
- 46th annual – Franchise 500 – Entrepreneur hall of fame
- Top Global Franchise, Entrepreneur Franchise 500 (2021-2024)
- #1 Staffing Franchise, Entrepreneur Franchise 500 (14 years in a row)
- 2024 Entrepreneur Best of the Best
- Top Franchises: For Veterans, Franchise Business Review (2024)
- Top Franchises: Womens Franchise, Franchise Business Review (2024)
- Top Franchises: Satisfaction Award, Franchise Business Review (2024)
- America’s Best Temporary Staffing Firms, Forbes
- FranchiseDirect.com Top 100 Global Franchise Award (2023-2025)
- Franchise Times Top 400 Franchises
- World Class Franchisor, Fran Survey
Unit Option
Single
Background
FDD Franchised Units: 788
Corporate Owned Units: 3
Projected New Units: 17
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 $3.7 billion in sales in 2024 and was ranked as the #1 staffing franchise in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list! New offices average over $1 million in their first 12 months, with mature offices averaging $5.7 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 865 locations and more than 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: $150,000
*Investment Range: $131,700 - $213,000
**Average Investment: $131,700 - $213,000
Provided by the Franchisor
Minimum Net Worth: $100,001 to $250,000
6 Month Cash: $50,001
Franchise Fee: $40,000
Royalty: 8.6%
Advertising: 0.6%
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:
- Two weeks of virtual training with our award-winning trainers. One week of training in OKC at Express Employment International. One week of on-the-job training for opening week.
- 99% satisfaction rating by our franchisees on our franchise system (data provided by Franchise Research Institute)Â
- 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
Operational and Marketing Tools:
From print to digital, resources are available for every stage of the sales and recruiting process.
Financing Assistance: Available