You bring the skill, we’ll provide the capital.

If you’re an experienced staffing professional, you’ve already got the grit, expertise, and people skills to make the move to owning your own business. As an Express Franchise Owner, you’ll enjoy strong corporate support from the staffing franchise Entrepreneur magazine has ranked #1 for twelve years running. Now is the time to bring your knowledge of the industry to our proven business model and become your own boss in an industry that’s always in demand.

Now more than ever, employees are looking for jobs, and businesses are looking for employees. It’s a great time to join the Express family and help get people in your community back to work.

#1 for 13 years in a row
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Entrepreneur Franchise 500 2024 Ranked #1 in Category 13 years in a row
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I spent my career in staffing and I was so motivated by the idea of owning the business. I never looked back.”
Kim Guard,
Express Employment Professionals Franchise Owner
Kim Guard
Kim Guard

Learn more about our two incentive programs to make your path to franchise ownership even easier:

Bridge to Ownership Program

Take the next step. We’ll provide financing for qualified candidates to open their own Express franchise.
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How it Works

You'll Need:

Industry Professional Program

Have start-up capital? Keep more of what you sell, be your own boss, and build equity in your own business with our IPP Program.

How It Works:

You'll Need:

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Hear from current Franchise Owners

Franchise Owner Kelly Gillespie Shares Her Bridge To Ownership Experience

Get $20K back

with Fast Track

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 $60K 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.

Veterans
save 50%

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