Express Employment Professionals

Business Services

​Founded in 1983, Express has more than 40 years of industry-leading experience and has been recognized as the #1 staffing franchise in North America for 15 consecutive years. We offer a variety of staffing solutions including Temporary Staffing, Evaluation Hire, and Direct Hire, across a wide variety of industries and job classifications. ​

Availability

Express Employment Professionals is currently accepting inquiries from the following states:

AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, SD, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY

Express Employment Professionals
  • Requirements

    Financial requirements for this franchise:
    Minimum Cash Required$200,000
    Net Worth$250,000
    Franchise Fee$40,000
    Royalty Fee8%
    Total Investment$131,000 - $287,700
  • Options

    Options available to franchisees:
    Home BasedNo
    Mobile FranchiseNo
    Military DiscountAvailable
    FinancingAvailable
    TrainingAvailable
  • Franchisor Details

    Facts about this franchise:
    HeadquartersOklahoma City, OK
    Total Units850
    Year Founded1983
    Franchising Since1985

What does a Express Employment Professionals Franchise Cost?

The cost to own your own Express Employment Professionals franchise requires you to make an initial total investment of approximately $131,000 - $287,700. Additionally, you will need to have at least $200,000 in liquid capital.

The #1 Staffing Franchise

The temporary staffing industry is on track to generate a projected $620 billion in sales globally each year. Express reached $3.7 billion in sales in 2025. First year offices average more than $999K in sales, with offices open more than two years averaging $5.3 million annually.* Plus, as an Express franchise owner, you control your life with flexible weekday hours in a professional business setting.

With an Express Employment Professionals franchise, you can put your well-honed business acumen to work. You’ll pair people in your community with the jobs of their dreams—all while achieving yours.

Invest in a winner! Join the $620B industry with average annual sales of $5.3M!

  • #1 Staffing Franchise
  • 40+ Years of Experience
  • 10 Years Average Franchise Ownership
  • 850+ Locations

Ready To Be Your Own Boss?

We are seeking natural leaders focused on customer service and growth by leveraging a sales-oriented mindset. Our owners have commonly led and managed teams and possess a driven spirit and unmatched motivation. They are natural relationship builders and strong communicators. Viewing business ownership as the next step in their career, we are looking for individuals looking to control their own destiny through business ownership.

Industry experience is NOT necessary. Over 95% of our existing owners have zero industry 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.

YOU SHOULD BE:

  • Sales/Client service focused
  • Community minded
  • Natural leader
  • High energy
  • Extroverted
  • Hands-on
  • Driven

​Ready to become a Franchise Owner? Request information to get started today!​

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