Founder
Bill Stoller
Home Office Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Company Founded
1983
Began Franchising
1985
Industry
Staffing
Industry Size
$648 billion
Veteran Discount
$20,000 off franchise fee
Group Health Insurance
Yes
Company Units Open
3
Franchise Units Awarded All Time
860
Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months
48
Franchise Units Open
857
Number of franchisees
625
Owner Operator Preferred
Experience with Sales Leadership
Industry Experience Preferred
Sales or Management Experience
Outgoing
Business Acumen

Brand Summary
Express stands out from the competition for several compelling reasons. We are ranked the #1 Staffing Franchise in a $648 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 12 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. The average Express franchise open more than 24 months generates annual sales exceeding $5.3 million. *
*For territories open more than 24 months, average sales in 2024 were $5,380,571. For territories open more than 60 months, average sales in 2024 were $5,764,669. First-year offices averaged $1,098,880 annual sales according to Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
* The Numbers
$131,700 - $213,000
Investment Range
5,380,571
Average Annual Sales (franchise units open more than 24 months)
8.6%
Royalty
$250,000
Financial Requirements
DISLAIMER: *REFER TO MOST RECENT FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT ITEM 19. THIS INFORMATION MAY HAVE CHANGED SINCE FIRST PUBLISHED. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU ALWAYS VERIFY FEES, INVESTMENT AMOUNTS, AND OFFERS FOR THE FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY DIRECTLY WITH THE FRANCHISOR PRIOR TO DECIDING TO INVEST.
Franchise Features
Item 19 demonstrates an exceptionally strong ROI enues
Offices open more than 24 months average over $5.3 million
Franchise Research Institute World-Class Franchise
Franchise 500 Top Global Franchise
Franchise 500 Ranked #1 in category

Frequently Asked Questions
DO THEY OFFER FINANCING TO HELP BUY THE FRANCHISE?
Yes
WHAT KIND OF TECHNOLOGY DO THEY HAVE IN PLACE?
Job Management, CRM and Billing
DO THEY OFFER FLEXIBLE OWNERSHIP?
No
DO THEY OFFER A DISCOUNT TO VETERANS?
$20,000 off franchise fee