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Business Services · Staffing

Express Employment Professionals- RECESSION RESILIENT: The staffing industry remains strong despite market changes. Start-up costs are low and there’s no inventory. - COMMUNITY IMPACT: The average office places 600 job seekers a year and supports outreach programs in their community. - FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Express believes in helping you succeed with 8 a.m.-5 p.m. office hours that provide an optimal work-life balance.

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Total Investment

$132K - $213K

Franchise Fee

$40K

Royalty

8.6%

Ad Fund

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Term

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Open Units

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Overview

About Express Employment Professionals

- RECESSION RESILIENT: The staffing industry remains strong despite market changes. Start-up costs are low and there’s no inventory. - COMMUNITY IMPACT: The average office places 600 job seekers a year and supports outreach programs in their community. - FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Express believes in helping you succeed with 8 a.m.-5 p.m. office hours that provide an optimal work-life balance.

Express stands out from the competition for several compelling reasons. We are ranked the #1 Staffing Franchise in a $650 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 more than 10 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 and Office Services.

Who it fits

Ideal candidate

Full-time, active owner-operatorCommunication and leadership skillsRelationship builderKnowledge and experience with business operationsSales-minded. Prior staffing experience is not required
The fine print

FDD facts

Initial franchise fee$40K
Royalty8.6%
Total investment$132K - $213K
Liquid capital required$200K
Net worth requirement$250K
Year founded1983
Year began franchising1985
Business modelService
Owner-operator required (Year 1)Yes
Reported figures from public FDD disclosures and franchisor websites. Verify with the official FDD before signing.
Footprint

Territory overview

AvailableVirginia, Georgia, Pennsylvania, California, New Jersey, Kentucky, New Hampshire, BC, null, Michigan, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Indiana, Louisiana, District of Columbia, New York, South Carolina, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, ON
LimitedTexas, Utah, Illinois, North Carolina, Nevada, Florida, Delaware, Colorado
LegendAvailableLimitedUnavailable
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Quick facts
Founded
1983
Franchising since
1985
Brand family
Express Employment International
Model
Service
Liquid capital
$200K min
Net worth
$250K min
Owner-op required?
Yes
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