The temporary staffing industry is on track to generate a projected $212 billion in North America annually. Express reached $4.1 billion in sales in 2023 and was ranked the #1 staffing franchise in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list! New offices average over $5.9 million in just 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 860 locations and 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 contract 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.
These staffing firms provide vital temporary and full-time workforce solutions to business’ when they need it most. The flexibility of staffing allows companies to fill in the gaps to match payroll and resources, ultimately giving them the 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 are able to focus on growing their business. Express also offers annual regional and international virtual training events, as well as continued education for staff and owners via our online university.
Franchised Units: 859
Company Owned Units: 1
States Registered In: All 50 states
Canada Franchises: Yes
International Franchises: Yes
Total Investment: $132,000 - $213,000
Minimum Net Worth: $250,000
Franchise Fee: $40,000
Royalty: 8.8% of Sales
Ad: 6/10ths of 1%
Average Number of Employees: 2
Passive Ownership: No
Home Based: No
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: 50% off franchise fee ($20,000)
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Co-Operative Advertising: Yes
Support: As a franchise owner, you are 100% payroll funded by corporate and do not have to invoice clients. We will take care of all back-office administrative and processing duties so you can focus on sales and changing people's lives.
Express has a field support team that visits each franchise location, a technical support line, and a toll-free assistance center (open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT).
Our International HQ has a support staff of more than 400 professionals offering specialized advice, along with onsite support.
Training: Rated as a World Class Franchise by Franchise Research Institute, Express received a 99% satisfaction rating from Franchisees on the quality of the training system. New Franchisees will receive four weeks of initial training. Franchisees have ongoing learning opportunities through Express University, including online courses, development tracks, and training calls.
Industry experience is NOT necessary. Over 95% of our existing owners come to Express having zero staffing experience. While our owners have diverse backgrounds, they all share a common focus of taking care of their customers, following the Express System all while maintaining a positive attitude with the perfect amount of grit. Typically candidates will need to be prepared to invest a minimum of $150,000 for the startup of the business and be able to cover personal living expenses for one year.