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Express Employment Professionals

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If you're ready to build something of your own, Express Employment Professionals offers a proven path to business ownership in high-demand markets across Ontario and British Columbia. Canada’s steady employer demand, combined with Express’s turnkey systems and support, creates a compelling opportunity for the right franchise owner. As a franchise owner, you'll operate a locally owned business embedded in your community while leveraging the global brand recognition of Express.

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Express Employment Professionals
$131K–$241.7K Initial Investment (USD)
$40,000 Franchise Fee (USD)
8% Royalties
40+ Years In Franchising

Key Financial Information

$131K–$241.7K
Initial Investment (USD)
$40,000
Franchise Fee (USD)
8%
Royalties

Financial Requirements

Net Worth $250,000+ required
Liquid Capital Minimum $200,000 access

Liquid capital can be sourced from cash, 401k rollover, or a business or home equity loan.

Average Unit Volume

$5.3M Average AUV — Open 2+ Years
$5.7M Average AUV — Open 5+ Years

*As reported in the Express Employment Professionals 2025 FDD Item 19.

Eligibility & Ideal Candidate Profile

Express franchise owners do not need a background in staffing — about 95% of current owners have no previous staffing experience. Success comes from a readiness to lead a team, a willingness to make sales calls, and a strong passion for helping others find success.

Whether serving a small business owner struggling to find employees, or someone who just got laid off and doesn’t know where to turn, Express franchise owners are there to serve their community.

Qualities of a Successful Owner

Sales & Client Service Focused
Community Minded
Natural Leader
High Energy & Extroverted
Hands-On
Driven

Testimonials & Success Stories

“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

Express handles payroll funding for franchise owners, essentially acting as a back-office administrator — processing invoices and paperwork — so owners can focus on building relationships with local businesses and doing what they do best.

Franchise owners also benefit from the Express Franchise Owner community, marketing strategy support, the Express Leadership Academy, and regional owner meetings, all designed to drive long-term growth and collaboration.

Training & Support

Express franchise owners benefit from low overhead and a streamlined investment level. Because owners don’t need to purchase significant supplies or equipment to launch their office, startup costs are kept lean.

Express provides everything needed to succeed:

Franchise Support Center (Oklahoma City HQ)
Monthly Regional Owner Meetings
Annual Sales & Leadership Conferences
Annual Franchise Owner Conferences
Monthly In-Person Meetings
Strategic Development & Problem-Solving

Awards & Recognition

As a leader in the staffing industry and a distinguished franchisor for more than 40 years, Express has earned recognition across some of the most prestigious ranking organizations in franchising:

★#1 Staffing Franchise — Entrepreneur Franchise 500 (2012–2026), Ranked #71 Overall
★Top Franchises Under $150K — Entrepreneur Franchise 500 (2025), Ranked #8
★Top Global Franchise — Entrepreneur Franchise 500 (2021–2025)
★Top Franchises for Veterans — Entrepreneur Franchise 500 (2025), Ranked #9
★Entrepreneur Hall of Fame — Entrepreneur Franchise 500 (2020–2026)
★Hall of Fame Inductee — International Franchise Association (Member Since 2010)
★World-Class Franchisor — FranSurvey (2006–2026)
★Best of Staffing® Client — 2010–2015, 2020–2026
★Best of Staffing® Talent — 2017–2022, 2026
★America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms — Forbes (2019–2025)
★America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms — Forbes (2020–2025)
★SIA Largest Staffing Firms — 2018–2025
★Top 100 Global Franchises — Franchise Direct (2018–2026)
★ISO 9001:2015 Certification — 2020–2025

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