Express Franchise Opportunity
Express Employment Professionals franchise training and support
This guide will help you understand the importance of choosing a franchise brand that offers strong franchise support. We'll cover frequently asked questions about the type of support offered, including before and after your grand opening, and the people who will make up your team at Express. We want to help you make an informed decision about the best franchise fit for you and your personal dreams and goals.
Key Takeaways
- Extensive training and support from pre-opening through the life of your franchise
- A team of people dedicated to supporting you and helping you grow your new business
- Ongoing operational assistance with day-to-day tasks like payroll funding, client invoicing, and other back-office tasks
- Comprehensive marketing support for promoting your business on a local level
- Industry-recognized franchise support backed by numerous awards
- Award-winning support designed to give Express franchisees a path to greater work-life balance
Quick answers about franchise support and training
One of the benefits of opening a franchise is that you're in business for yourself, but you're never alone. A key factor you should consider as you evaluate franchise brands is the level of support you'll receive from headquarters, both before and after you open your doors. We've provided a list of questions you should consider as you look for the right franchise fit.
What kind of franchise training do new owners receive?
Every new Express Franchise Owner receives four weeks of training. This includes virtual training, a visit to Express International Headquarters, and in-office training.
Will someone help me after I complete my franchise training?
Yes! Express Franchise Owners receive ongoing franchise support services that include a dedicated regional business coach, a network of other Franchise Owners, a Headquarters-based Help Desk, annual conferences, and regional sales meetings for you and your team.
Does Express handle administrative tasks?
Yes. Express handles payroll funding, invoicing, and other back-office tasks so that Franchise Owners can focus on growing their business.
What marketing support is included?
Our franchisees have access to campaign materials and other marketing resources to help them grow their local business.
Who supports me?
Express has a complete network of people and programs to support you throughout your entire franchise ownership journey.
Your Express franchise support team includes:
Support for your entire franchise ownership journey
A strong franchise support program is designed to set you up for success as a Franchise Owner. Express offers outstanding franchise training and support from the moment you sign your franchise agreement. And once your doors are open, you'll continue to receive ongoing support to help you build your new business.
Before Opening
- Meet with Franchise Development Director
- Discovery Day
- Virtual training sessions
- In-person training at Headquarters
- In-office training
After Opening
- Business coaching
- Marketing support
- Day-to-day task support
- Franchise Owner Network
- U.S.-Based Help Desk
Award-winning franchise support for the life of your business
A strong franchise training and support program is key to your success as a franchisee. At Express, our success is built on innovation combined with a deep understanding of the market. The Express new Franchise Owner training program has a 98%* franchisee satisfaction rating, and we continually win awards for the support we provide our franchisees.
As a Franchise Owner, your comprehensive franchise training program starts before your doors open and continues throughout your entire ownership journey. It includes:
- 1
Four weeks of initial training
- Two weeks of virtual training
- One week of in-person training at Express International Headquarters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- One week of on-the-job training in your local office
- 2
Success Track: Support for your first two years
- Build a healthy foundation for your new business with support and training from headquarters.
- Be rewarded for reaching major milestones throughout your first two years.
- Gain the momentum you need to keep growing into Year 3.
- 3
Day-to-day operational support for you and your staff
- Guidance from regionally based business coaches
- Payroll and back-office administrative tasks managed for you
- 4
Ongoing access to our proprietary sales and operating system
- Match your clients with the right candidates for open positions
- Track business trends and key performance indicators (KPI)
- 5
Comprehensive marketing support for the life of your franchise
- Campaigns designed to promote your business as a total workforce solution and set yourself apart from the competition
- Print and digital resources to help you recruit and sell locally
- 6
Ongoing training throughout your ownership journey
- Annual leadership conference
- Regional sales and education summits for key team members
- Live and virtual training events for staff and associates
*According to a survey of existing Franchisees by the Franchise Research Institute.
Award-winning franchise support
Express Employment Professionals is frequently named a best franchise opportunity based on our commitment to providing our Franchise Owners with outstanding training and support for their entire ownership journey.
Ranked a Low-Cost Franchise by Franchise Business Review – 2026
Get outstanding franchise training and support
Express Franchise Owners enjoy some of the strongest support in the industry, starting the moment you sign your franchise agreement.
Exceptional franchise support services
Express Franchise Owners love our ongoing, owner-focused support, including access to a network of Franchise Owners who are available to help at any time.
Other support for Express franchisees includes:
- Four weeks of initial training
- Access to a regional business coach
- Support from our headquarters team
- Assistance with back-office tasks including invoicing and payroll funding
- Marketing support and resources
The best thing about being an Express Franchise Owner is being part of a team and a brand that is recognized nationwide. There is a mission and vision behind it, and you know you're part of that.”
Aracely Melendez, Express Franchise Owner
Key franchise terms
Understanding the language of franchising is an important step in your research process. As you work to determine the best franchise fit for you, knowing these terms will help you ask the right questions and give you the confidence you need to make an informed decision.
Payroll funding
- A financing solution that provides a business with the cash needed to pay employees on time while they wait to collect payment from customers.
Regional business coach
- A franchise support professional who provides guidance, training, and expertise to help franchisees as they work to grow their business.
Average Unit Volume (AUV)
- The average annual revenue generated by a franchise location, typically used to measure overall sales performance across a franchise system.
Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
- A measurable metric used to evaluate how effectively a business, team or individual is achieving a specific goal or objective.
Express was the right franchise fit for these owners
Listen as these Express Franchise Owners describe why Express was the best franchise fit:
- Path to greater work-life balance
- The opportunity to help people in the community find meaningful work
- Outstanding support from headquarters
- A proven system that generates results
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I make as an owner of an Express Employment Professionals franchise?
We can share that first-year offices averaged nearly $1M in annual sales and territories open more than 60 months averaged $5,775,277 in annual sales according to Item 19 in the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
Is Express a low-cost franchise?
Yes, Express is considered a low-cost franchise because it has a lower-than-average initial investment compared to other franchise opportunities.
How much does it cost to open an Express Employment Professionals franchise?
Per Item 7 in the 2026 FDD, the estimated initial investment range is $131,000 to $287,700 for a Core Express Office. Initial investment cost to purchase a resale office varies by location.
How does Express ownership support work-life balance?
Unlike many retail and restaurant franchises, Express offices are typically open during standard business hours, giving owners the opportunity to build a business that offers them more flexibility as their team grows.
What franchise support services does Express have to help a staffing franchise owner run the business from day to day?
Express wants Franchise Owners to focus on building relationships that grow their business. We offer day-to-day assistance to support this, including handling payroll funding and client invoicing, operational support from regionally based business coaches, and a full suite of sales and marketing resources.
What makes staffing franchise ownership so rewarding?
Express Franchise Owners often talk about the personal rewards of business ownership. Some of the most frequently mentioned are: Community impact, with the average office placing 600 job seekers a year; Work-life balance, with offices that operate during traditional business hours, giving owners the opportunity to build a business and team that can provide greater flexibility over time; and Low-cost franchise ownership, with offices needing no inventory and having low start-up costs compared to other opportunities.
What kind of franchise training do new owners receive?
New Express owners participate in our comprehensive, four-week franchise training program. This includes two weeks of virtual training, one week of in-person training at our Oklahoma City headquarters and one week of on-the-job training in your local office.
What kind of ongoing franchise support does Express offer?
Express offers support beyond grand opening for the life of your franchise, including sales and marketing support and ongoing training for you and your team.
How does Express support my grand opening?
Express provides each new Franchise Owner with a start-up kit for their grand opening, which includes all the marketing and operational material you will need to open an office. Additionally, during the first week of operation, you'll have support from your regional developer and a member of the Express Employment International team on site.
Does Express have a help desk?
Yes, Express has a headquarters-based help desk for Franchise Owners that is accessed through a 1-800 number.
Ready to get started?
Speak with a Franchise Development Director today.