When it comes to owning a franchise staffing agency, it’s hard to top Express Employment Professionals. Ranked the #1 staffing franchise for 13 years in a row by Entrepreneur magazine and recipient of a host of accolades, Express is an exceptional investment opportunity. If you’ve been looking at an Express franchise for sale, you probably have many questions about what it takes to become a Franchise Owner. In addition to being willing and able to do the hands-on work needed to build your business (no absentee owners here!), the most successful candidates share certain personal attributes and skills. Discover what it takes to excel as an Express Franchise Owner, and how you can stand out in the candidate crowd.
What kind of background do I need?
The ideal candidate for Express ownership usually has a background that includes sales or some aspect of business management, like leading and developing teams. Experience in staffing and/or recruiting is helpful but not a requirement. If you’ve been a small business owner, for example, that shows you possess the necessary drive and determination to make it as an Express Franchise Owner. “When it comes to trying to find the best franchisee for Express, we really want to understand background and skill set,” says Vinny Provenzano, Senior Vice President of Global Franchising. “They are looking for opportunities to succeed, they like to lead people, they like to manage and develop people.”
Is Express looking for certain personality traits?
“An Express Franchise Owner is looking to control their own destiny and give back to their community,” says Vinny. While there’s not one right combination of personality traits that defines a good Express Franchise Owner, those who are the most successful usually possess the following characteristics:
Passion for people: A franchise staffing agency is all about building relationships, with both businesses and job seekers. The strongest ownership candidates have a heart for helping others and making a positive impact on their lives by matching them with jobs that fit their skill set.
Business acumen: Running a business requires knowledge of financial management, strategic planning and business development. Ideal candidates understand how to use this knowledge to identify opportunities and make informed decisions that will benefit and grow their business.
Alignment with brand values: Express Franchise Owners must be committed to upholding the brand’s core values in their everyday work: success, pride, respect, empathy, integrity and “built to last.”
Willing to follow a proven system: With over 40 years of category experience, Express has developed a process for everything. Following our proven system will help to set you up for success and take the guesswork out of running your new business.
What are the financial requirements for owning an Express franchise?
In addition to certain background and personality traits, there are financial requirements for owning an Express franchise, too. These include:
- A minimum net worth of $250K
- Access to liquid capital in the amount of $190K-$250K
What are the benefits of owning an Express franchise?
Investing in an Express Employment franchise is really an investment in yourself. You’ll put your business acumen and people skills to work building your dream future rather than working for someone else’s. There are also practical benefits to ownership, including:
- Work-life balance: Express offices operate during traditional business hours, giving you more time for the people and things that are important to you.
- Community impact: Make a difference in the lives of others by helping them find meaningful work. The average Express office places 600 job seekers a year.
- Low-cost franchise: Express has a lower-than-average startup cost and a strong business model that drives a healthy bottom line. First-year offices average just over $1M in annual sales, with franchises open over two years seeing a $5.9M AUV and franchises open over five years seeing an impressive $6.4M AUV.*
*For territories open more than 24 months, average sales in 2023 were $5,979,665. For territories open more than 60 months, average sales in 2023 were $6,421,874. First-year offices averaged $1,346,028 annual sales according to Item 19 in. the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What kind of support does Express offer?
Express Employment franchise is known for providing outstanding franchisee support, starting on Day 1 and continuing throughout your ownership experience.
Day-to-day assistance
- Invoices and paperwork handled for you
- Fully funded payroll
- Access to a 24/7 Help Desk
Ongoing training
- In-person and virtual monthly meeting options with other Franchise Owners
- Annual conferences provide opportunities for continuing education
- Express Leadership Academy is an ongoing training resource
Marketing support
- Digital and social media marketing assistance
- Franchise network support
- New owner sales coaching program
How can I get started with Express?
If you’ve got the background, personality traits and financials described above, you’re a great ownership candidate for an Express Employment franchise. We want to hear from you. “If you’re a natural leader looking to make a difference in your community and have always been interested in owning your own business, I would encourage you to check out Express,” says Vinny.
Fill out the form below and one of our Franchise Development Directors will contact you to take the next step.