Lakeland

Florida

$ USD

Asking Price:

$850,000

Date Opened:

04/08/2013

Employees on Staff:

3

Office SQFT:

7,510

Monthly Lease Rate: 

$2,367

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Key Features:

  • Established, high-performing franchise
  • Exclusive high-potential territory
  • Backed by a leading brand
  • Scalable growth opportunity

Location Details:

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly successful Express Employment Professionals office in Lakeland, Florida. Known for its strong reputation in delivering top-quality candidates in light industrial, skilled trades, and office services, this turnkey business provides trusted staffing solutions across Polk County—one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States.

The exclusive territory includes access to more than 20,500 businesses and a workforce population exceeding 250,000. With over $155 million in temporary labor payroll paid out over the past 12 months, the local staffing market continues to show strong demand and momentum. As the Lakeland area experiences rapid economic expansion, it stands out as a prime location for workforce solutions.

Backed by a proven business model, powerful brand recognition, and deep roots in the community, this Express franchise offers a strong foundation for long-term growth and success. If you’re ready to step into a thriving, scalable business in one of Florida’s most dynamic markets, this is your opportunity.

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. *

Express has an outstanding $5.3M AUV*

Invest in your future by partnering with the best in the business
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#1 Staffing Franchise

Ranked top in category by Entrepreneur magazine for 14 years in a row

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Unrivaled Support

More than 40 years of industry experience to help you build a strong business

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Industry - Leading Sales

Numbers that are some of the best in the business

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True Work-Life Balance

Traditional operating hours and the freedom to be your own boss

*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)

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As a new Express staffing Franchise Owner, you can earn back up to 100% of your franchise fee* by successfully completing our Fast Track program. Get $20K back when you earn the Fast Track award by billing 16 clients in one week OR $65K gross margin during your first 26 weeks of business. Do both and you’ll hit Double Fast Track and can earn back the entire $40K franchise fee.

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Express offers veterans a 50% discount* on their franchise fee — a savings of $20K.
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