Hickory

Are you looking for a business opportunity in a thriving community? Opened since 1997, this established Express Employment Professionals staffing agency located in the heart of Hickory, North Carolina is now for sale. Hickory is a vibrant city located in the heart of North Carolina’s Catawba Valley, renowned for its strong economic foundation and robust job market. With its strategic location, proximity to major highways, and diverse economic base, Hickory is an excellent location for businesses, offering an ideal environment for staffing agencies to thrive. There are over 9,000 potential businesses in need of staffing solutions and nearly 163,500 prospective employees within this protected territory. With a mix of manufacturing, logistics, and service industries, the city has seen consistent economic growth due to its favorable business climate and skilled labor force. Hickory is historically known for its furniture manufacturing industry, and this sector remains one of the key contributors to the local economy, providing substantial demand for skilled labor, including machine operators, assemblers, and logistics workers. The logistics industry in Hickory has also experienced significant growth, with several warehouses and distribution centers opening in the region creating a need for truck drivers, forklift operators, and warehouse staff. Express Employment Professionals is a nationally recognized leader in staffing solutions, offering a trusted brand and established systems for success in recruiting, sales, and operations, offering a smooth transition for a new owner. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable business in a thriving market with long-term growth potential.

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 $5.9 million. *