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Express Employment Professionals

Staffing, HR solutions

Investment

$131,000

Initial Franchise Fee

$40,000

Units

843

Growth Rate

-1%

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Overview

Industry Business Services
Founded 1983
Franchising Since 1985
Parent Company Express Services Inc.
Leadership Bob Funk Jr., CEO
# of Employees at HQ 476

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About Express Employment Professionals

Own an Express Employment Professionals Franchise

Put your business expertise to work with an Express Employment Professionals franchise. Help people in your community find jobs they love — while building a rewarding career for yourself.

What We Do

Express Employment Professionals connects job seekers with opportunities that match their skills and experience. We offer:

  • Full-time jobs

  • Part-time positions

  • Temporary roles

For employers, we deliver customized staffing solutions to tackle recruiting challenges, manage production fluctuations, adjust to project changes, and handle seasonal hiring needs. Our expert staffing services ensure businesses have the workforce they need to succeed.

Why Choose Express Employment Professionals?

  • Recession-Resilient Industry: Staffing remains strong despite market changes. Low start-up costs and no inventory required.

  • Community Impact: The average office places 600 job seekers annually and supports local outreach programs.

  • World-Class Training & Support: From initial training to ongoing guidance, our team helps you market, grow, and manage your franchise. Plus, our headquarters handles payroll funding and back-office administration, so you can focus on building relationships and growing your business.

Training & Support

New franchisees receive four weeks of comprehensive training, including on-site support during your grand opening. Afterward, you’ll join Success Track, a program designed to help you reach key milestones in your first two years.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal Express Employment Professionals franchise owner is:

  • Sales and client-service focused

  • Community-minded

  • A natural leader

  • High-energy and hands-on

  • Driven and extroverted

  • Ready to follow a proven system full-time

Industry experience is not required — over 95% of our owners started with no staffing background. What matters most is your ability to lead, build relationships, and stay committed to success.

Start Your Franchise Journey Today

Join a brand that combines business growth, community impact, and unmatched support. Learn more about owning an Express Employment Professionals franchise.

*For territories open more than 60 months, average sales in 2025 were $5,775,277. First-year offices averaged $999,949 annual sales according to Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee $40,000
Initial Investment $131,000 - $598,700
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Available Territories

Franchising opportunities available in the following regions

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Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

Training

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Ongoing Support

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Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
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Proprietary Software
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Operations & Requirements

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Ranking History

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Updated: December 12th, 2022