Express Employment Professionals
Business Services · Staffing
Description
What is Express Employment Professionals?
The franchise operates with a unique dual-market approach, serving both job seekers and employers. For job seekers, Express offers a wide range of employment opportunities across office services, light industrial, and skilled trades positions, with options for temporary, part-time, and full-time placement. Their personalized approach ensures candidates are matched with positions that align with their skills, experience, and career goals.
For employers, Express provides customized staffing solutions to address various business challenges, including recruitment difficulties, production fluctuations, project scope changes, and seasonal hiring needs. Their thorough screening process and deep understanding of local market dynamics help ensure successful placements that benefit both employers and employees.
What sets Express Employment Professionals apart is their commitment to building lasting relationships within their communities. Each franchise location operates with a deep understanding of their local job market, maintaining personal connections with area businesses and job seekers alike. This community-focused approach, combined with their professional expertise and comprehensive support systems, has earned them recognition from prestigious organizations including Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 and Forbes' Best Franchises to Buy.
As a franchise opportunity, Express Employment Professionals offers a proven business model in a recession-resistant industry, backed by comprehensive training and ongoing support systems.
- #1 Staffing Franchise Since 2012
- 791 Units Strong Network
- 40+ Years Industry Experience
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified Process
- 10 Million People Employed
- Entrepreneur Top Global Franchise 2022
Location Analysis
Where Express Employment Professionals wins
The franchise's strong average rating across a substantial volume of customer reviews indicates consistent service quality and solid market performance. This extensive collection of ratings suggests significant market engagement and customer interaction, particularly valuable in the staffing industry where reputation drives business relationships.
Market opportunities exist in both urban centers and secondary markets, with potential for expansion in remaining unserved states and underrepresented regions. Successful locations typically operate in areas with diverse business communities, strong employment growth, and proximity to both commercial districts and population centers. Ideal locations should target areas with high business density, robust workforce participation rates, and growing industries requiring staffing services.
Prospective franchisees should focus on markets with strong business-to-business infrastructure, considering factors such as local unemployment rates, business growth trends, and competition from other staffing services.
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Financial Analysis
The numbers behind Express Employment Professionals
Financing partners
Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees
Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.
FranFund
CRF USA
Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.
First Bank of the Lake
Pension Pros
FDD Item 7
Initial investment range
Per FDD Item 7, total initial investment ranges from $132,000 to $213,000. The midpoint $172,500 is what most franchisees report at signing — financing typically reduces cash-at-close by 80–90%. Knowing the investment range helps you plan confidently and ensure you're fully prepared to make the leap.
FDD Item 19
Average gross sales
According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, Express Employment Professionals has an average gross revenue of $1M. (Note: This information is based on the latest FDD in our records. Please review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and confirm this information directly with the brand. We make no claims of accuracy for the information presented.)
Growth over time
Franchise footprint
2024 Franchise Disclosure
FDD documents
Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Express Employment Professionals's 2024 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.
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Buyer FAQs
Frequently asked questions
The initial investment for a Express Employment Professionals franchise typically ranges between $132,000.00 and $213,000.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.
Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) that is publicly available and that we have on record, which was issued in 2024. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. For the most current and detailed information, we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.
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