Express Employment Professionals

For 15 consecutive years, Express has been ranked the #1 Staffing Franchise in a $620 billion global industry. With a low initial investment of $131,000, our Item 19 demonstrates an exceptionally strong ROI. Additionally, we boast excellent validation. With an average tenure of ownership of more than 10 years, we’ve maintained a 98% 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 850 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 and Office Services.
WHY Express Employment Professionals?
$5M+ Average Unit Volume: High-revenue model supported by repeat business and diversified revenue streams.
Low Initial Investment: No inventory. No expensive buildout. No complicated operations.
Built for Growth: Recurring revenue streams and a team-driven model designed to scale over time.
40+ Years of Proven Success: Support and structure – you’re executing a business model that works.
Franchisee Satisfaction: Average franchisee tenure is 10 years, with a 98% satisfaction rating.
OUR IDEAL FRANCHISEE
Full-time, active owner-operator
Communication and leadership skills
Relationship builder
Knowledge and experience with business operations
Sales-minded. Prior staffing experience is not required
AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: All except noted below
HOT Regions/Desirable: All
NOT available: None
Available in Canada: Yes
International Referrals: Yes
BACKGROUND
Year founded: 1983
Year Franchised: 1985
William H. Stoller and Robert A. Funk founded Express Employment International in 1983 and began franchising two years later. Since our beginning, Express has been guided by a simple vision: help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.
Number of franchises currently operating: 865
Projected New Units (12 Months): 45
Number of corporate owned franchises: 12
Home Based: No
Absentee ownership available: No
Semi-Absentee ownership available: No
Accepting Master Franchisor and Area Developer Referrals: No
Average number of employees required: 2
E2 Visa Friendly: No
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Franchise Fee: Single: $40,000
Providing earnings guidance in Item 19 in FDD: Yes
Total investment range: Single Unit: $131,000 - $287,700 (Includes franchise Fee)
Net worth requirement: $250,000
Royalty: 8%
Additional fees: None
Financial assistance available: Yes
VetFran program: Yes
Veterans Discount: $20,000 off franchise fee
SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED:
Training and support program details:
New franchisees will receive a total of four weeks of training, including on-the-job-training in their office.
After your initial training is complete, you’ll be enrolled in Success Track - a program designed to challenge, support, recognize and reward Franchisees for building a healthy foundation and reaching major milesto