A franchise that’s
worth recommending
Give your qualified candidates a proven franchise opportunity backed by decades of awards. Express Employment Professionals has been the #1 ranked staffing franchise by Entrepreneur for 15 years running and continues to dominate within a booming $639 billion industry*.
* Per SIA: the global staffing industry is approximately $639 billion.
Quick Facts for Brokers
| Category | Quick Fact | Category | Quick Fact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing & Workforce Solutions | Veteran Incentive | Qualified veterans receive 50% off the franchise fee |
| Why Express | #1 Staffing Franchise by Entrepreneur for 15 consecutive years | Ideal Candidate | Sales-minded, relationship-focused leaders with strong business development skills. Staffing experience is not required. |
| Investment | Starting at $131K–$287K* | Training & Support | Comprehensive onboarding, ongoing coaching, and operational support to help owners succeed |
| Franchise Fee | $40,000 one-time franchise fee | Opportunities | New territories and resale opportunities available nationwide |
| Financing | Financing available for qualified candidates | Footprint | 850+ locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand |
| Category | Quick Fact |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing & Workforce Solutions |
| Veteran Incentive | Qualified veterans receive 50% off the franchise fee |
| Why Express | #1 Staffing Franchise by Entrepreneur for 15 consecutive years |
| Ideal Candidate | Sales-minded, relationship-focused leaders with strong business development skills. Staffing experience is not required. |
| Investment | Starting at $131K–$287K* |
| Training & Support | Comprehensive onboarding, ongoing coaching, and operational support to help owners succeed |
| Franchise Fee | $40,000 one-time franchise fee |
| Opportunities | New territories and resale opportunities available nationwide |
| Financing | Financing available for qualified candidates |
| Footprint | 850+ locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand |
* Total investment range. Actual costs vary by territory size and market conditions.
The ideal Express candidate
Hear why franchisees said yes
What do we look for in an Express owner? Someone who is driven and determined, as well as success-motivated. Prior staffing experience is not required.
What’s it really like to own an Express — and what are the benefits of business ownership?
Earn a
$40K
referral fee*
For a Limited Time
Our broker incentive
Now through December 31, 2026, you can earn a $40K referral fee for eligible market awards. These markets were carefully selected by our Business Intelligence team using key economic and workforce indicators, including temporary staffing demand, population growth, business density, and strong demand across industrial, skilled trades, logistics, manufacturing, and office staffing.
Click on the territory name to access key market highlights.
Eligible markets include:
West
South
Northeast
- Stamford, CT
- East Hartford, CT
- North Haven, CT
- Portland, ME
- Owings Mills, MD
- College Park, MD
- Newton, MA
- Cambridge–Lexington, MA
- Dover–Rochester, NH
- Hempstead, NY
- Nassau County (SE), NY
- Suffolk County (East), NY
- Chester County (Main Line), PA
- Philadelphia (NE), PA
- Pittsburgh (South), PA
- Providence (North), RI
- Burlington, VT
* The offer is limited time and may change from year to year
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Frequently Asked Questions
The average tenure of ownership is 12 years.
First-year offices averaged nearly $1M AUV* and offices open over five years averaged $5.7M AUV*.
* First-year offices averaged $999,949 in annual sales according to Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For territories open more than 60 months, average sales in 2025 were $5,775,277.
Per Item 7 in the 2026 FDD, the estimated initial investment range is $131,000 – $287,700 for a Core Express Office. Initial Investment cost to purchase a resale office varies by location. To qualify for ownership with Express, we look for a minimum net worth of $250,000.
The initial Express franchise fee is a one-time fee of $40,000 per location.
Express offers former military professionals a 50% discount on their franchise fee. Veterans from any of the six U.S. military branches — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force — save $20,000 on their $40,000 franchise fee.
Yes! Our standard referral fee is $32,000 for both new and resale territories. You can earn a $40,000 referral fee for eligible market awards through December 31, 2026.
Industry recognition that builds confidence
The reason we’re the #1 staffing agency? When it comes to performance, we don’t compromise. Our awards and accolades speak for themselves.
Let's get your candidate in
their preferred market.
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