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With a strong network of franchisees already established in Ontario,&nbsp;<a href="https://expressfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-ontario-is-a-great-market-to-open-an-express-employment-professionals-franchise-2727878" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Express Employment Professionals</a> has identified the Canadian province as a key region for strategic franchise growth. Ontario's vibrant economy, large workforce, and diverse industries create a prime opportunity for the brand’s expansion, with both resale and new territories available.<h2>Why Ontario?</h2><a href="https://1851franchise.com/expressemployment/info">Express Employment Professionals</a> has a deep history in Ontario, dating back more than three decades.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-gunderson-17323618?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-ontario-is-a-great-market-to-open-an-express-employment-professionals-franchise-2727878" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dan Gunderson</a>, a certified franchise executive with Express, emphasizes the brand’s established success in the region.&nbsp; “Our original Express office in Canada was in Ontario over 30 years ago. A lot of our original successful franchisees were in the system for a long time and still have ties to offices there,” Gunderson said. “We have a really good, long-standing history of success there with quality owners who have led and developed teams who have gone on to become owners themselves.”Today, Ontario is home to 22 Express offices, with opportunities for new franchisees to join the family. Gunderson points to the growth potential in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and beyond, noting that Ontario has a unique mix of industries, all of which align with Express’s staffing model.&nbsp; “Ontario is an international hotbed of a city — immigration, a lot of people who want to start their own business. There is a mix of light industrial, skill trades and more, so it really fits our model,” Gunderson said. “The growth that area has as well — not just the city but the outlying areas as well in the GTA. It creates a lot of potential for prospective franchisees for us.”<h2>A Proven Franchise Model and Support System</h2>The Express model in Ontario is designed to help franchisees thrive in a competitive market by providing them with the tools to effectively manage their business and meet the unique demands of the staffing industry.&nbsp; For example, Express’s Ontario franchisees benefit from comprehensive support, including daily operational assistance from headquarters. “We also have a lot of support from regional developers who mentor and coach new owners,” said Gunderson. “They know the system, the market, and they can be a trusted advisor to new owners.” Express’s real estate strategy is also tailored to keep&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-express-employment-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2722705">initial investment and operating expenses low</a>, focusing on mid-tier retail centers or business parks that offer accessibility without the need for prime location premiums.&nbsp;“We also have an incentive program right now for franchisees that reimburses half or all of the franchise fee if they reach certain sales milestones within our Fast Track program,” said Gunderson. “Seventy percent of our franchisees reach that milestone.”<h2>A Franchisee’s Perspective on Success in Ontario</h2><a href="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/bradleyjenkins1?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-ontario-is-a-great-market-to-open-an-express-employment-professionals-franchise-2727878" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bradley Jenkins</a>, an Ontario franchisee and regional developer, has built his career with Express after years in the travel and tourism industry. His journey from employment specialist to franchise owner highlights the growth potential within the Express system.&nbsp; “When I came to Canada, I had done some recruitment in England,” said Jenkins. “Within a couple of years of working in that role, I turned to staffing in professional roles and was offered a job by one of our clients. I enjoyed giving clients and associates what they were looking for. This was back in 2016. I had one full-time staff member, and now we have nine staff members and we moved offices back in 2022. We’ve grown the brand significantly locally, and as a regional developer, I now support several other offices. I really enjoy helping people achieve their goals with their businesses.”Jenkins believes Ontario is underserved by quality staffing partners, making it a fertile ground for prospective franchisees.&nbsp; “The staffing industry is very appealing to people who want to work in an industry built on relationships,” said Jenkins. “You’re moving people from point A to point B, which you can’t see or touch — it’s all about building connections. A lot of people get involved in recruiting, but very few truly master it. It’s like poker: easy to learn, hard to master. Our service proposition is what really sets us apart; we can fully control the quality of our service. We’re confident that our team can consistently provide the best service in the industry.” <a href="https://1851franchise.com/expressemployment/how-express-employment-professionals-established-itself-as-one-of-the-most-sought-after-franchise-opportunities-in-the-recession-resistant-staffing-industry-2721292">Express offices are locally-owned</a>, for example, Jenkins says, and most staff live in the communities they serve. “We have the support of a large international franchisor, but at the core, we’re still small business owners,” he said. “You have to dedicate the first two to three years to building the business, but then you start to see the fruits of your labor. Ultimately, our success is only possible because of the amazing people we have on our team.”<h2>Key Market Opportunities in Ontario</h2>With over a dozen new territories available and several&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/expressemployment/buying-a-resale-office-with-express-employment-professionals-2725207">resale offices</a> ready to transition to new ownership, Ontario presents opportunities for both new and experienced franchisees. Express has recently listed two notable resales: one in Brantford and another in Toronto North, providing franchisees the chance to take over established, well-performing offices with strong reputations in their communities.With the backing of a proven franchise model, robust support systems and a network of franchisees ready to support new owners, now is an ideal time to invest in an Express franchise in Ontario.The initial investment ranges from $132,000 to $213,000 to open an Express single traditional model, with a franchise fee of $40,000.&nbsp;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) This statement is for information purposes only and is not intended as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a franchise.To find out more information on the costs to buy this franchise, please visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/expressemployment/info">https://1851franchise.com/expressemployment/info</a>.&nbsp;

Express Employment Professionals Expands Franchise Opportunities in Ontario

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Express expansion in Ontario is driven by the region’s unique demand for staffing services, its rapidly growing population, and strong business climate. 

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<a href="https://expressfranchising.com/">Express Employment Professionals</a> is targeting Kentucky for franchise development, giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to bring staffing solutions to their local market. Leading the charge is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-winnenberg-msm-b3a5796a/">Nick Winnenberg,</a> an&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/expressemployment/info">Express</a> developer who sees plenty of room for growth in the state.“Kentucky is very manufacturing driven with some good logistics support depending on where you are in the area,” said Winnenberg, who also represents 22 offices in southern Ohio. “It's a good mixture of urban metros mixed with rural manufacturing and distribution hubs. My favorite thing about Kentucky is that they're very automotive adjacent. Luckily, right now it looks like we’re in a good era in that industry. I expect a lot of potential upside in the next five to 10 years from that.”Kentucky is home to&nbsp;<a href="https://newkentuckyhome.ky.gov/Newsroom/NewsPage/20231003_Manufacturing_Month">3,000-plus</a> manufacturing companies, and manufacturing makes up&nbsp;<a href="https://kam.us.com/10406/kentucky-ranks-fifth-in-manufacturing-as-percentage-of-gdp/">13.4% of the state’s GDP</a>. It is also the&nbsp;<a href="https://newkentuckyhome.ky.gov/existing_industries/Automotive?utm_source=chatgpt.com">number one producer</a> of cars, light trucks and SUVs per capita, with around&nbsp;<a href="https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/all-employees-durable-goods-motor-vehicle-manufacturing-in-kentucky-fed-data.html">24,000 workers</a> being directly employed in motor vehicle manufacturing alone. New businesses are entering the market, and pre-existing businesses that were slower in 2024 and 2025 due to automotive shutdowns are quickly picking back up.In general, Kentucky consistently ranks among the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.areadevelopment.com/Top-States-for-Doing-Business/q3-2025/2025s-top-states-for-business.shtml">top states for business</a>, reinforcing it as a great place to open an Express franchise. And the state is wide open with plenty of opportunity to be successful, no matter where you are.“All the territories that are currently open have the ability to be very good territories, reach the goals, and can be built into some very major operations,” Winnenberg said. “There are some offices that will be better for the owner who is looking for more office services, and there are others that are more manufacturing or logistics heavy, depending on what the owner wants out of that market. Regardless, we see a lot of success with people who want to be involved with their community and create a legacy long term.”<h2>Supporting New Owners in Kentucky</h2>Like all Express franchise owners, Kentucky owners can expect a lot of support from the corporate office. Starting with discovery day, franchise owners will learn a wealth of information about staffing before experiencing a two-week training on how to open their office, operate a P&amp;L and how to train and engage staff members.“As the developer, I will be on site with you for a couple of weeks just to make sure that if any emergencies arise, you have someone who's done it before and can walk you through it,” Winnenberg said. “And then it's going to be regular development through a<a href="https://1851franchise.com/expressemployment/express-fast-track-incentive-franchise-owners-2731847"> Fast Track</a> program that includes weekly coaching, and that typically lasts anywhere between six months and two years.”Express is looking for owners who are actively engaged in their local markets or willing to become so. This is not a passive opportunity and franchise owners should be involved in the day-to-day operations, especially in the early days. They should want to make a positive impact on their Kentucky community.“I can train you how to staff, but I can’t train you to want success,” Winnenberg said.<h2>Why Express in Kentucky, Why Now</h2>Express is in a unique situation where the market is shifting to an employer market, versus the employee market we saw during the COVID-19 pandemic. Demand for employees is starting to shift.“There is a lot of opportunity for both the right number of job seekers and the right number of jobs,” Winnenberg said. “For the first time in over a decade, there's a balance there, and with that balance, we typically win. It doesn't feel like we have too many associates. It doesn't feel like we have too many jobs or vice versa. It's a good, healthy balance, and I see that continuing for at least the next five to 10 years.”In addition to the major production and logistics boom, these factors make now an ideal time to own an Express franchise in the Bluegrass State. With plenty of room for development, prospective owners in Kentucky should feel confident making the leap into franchise ownership with Express Employment Professionals.&nbsp;For more information on buying an Express Employment Professionals franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/expressemployment/info.">https://1851franchise.com/expressemployment/info.</a>&nbsp;

Express Employment Professionals Targets Kentucky for Franchise Development

The franchise sees major opportunity in the Bluegrass State due to a combination of white space, demand from manufacturing and automotive companies, and an employer-driven market.

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<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-sulentic-300187171">Greg</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-sulentic-rn-bsn-151728176/">Laura Sulentic</a> of Lincoln, Nebraska, were named as&nbsp;<a href="https://expressfranchising.com/">Express Employment Professionals’</a> 2026 Franchisees of the Year. The husband‑and‑wife team purchased their franchise in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, but their history with the franchise and staffing goes back even further.&nbsp;“I've been with&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/expressemployment/info">Express</a> for 20 years and I’ve been in the industry for over 30 years,” Greg said. “When I came into Express, I came in as a regional developer working in what is our Rocky Mountain region from Edmonton, Canada down to New Mexico, helping franchises to get open and supporting existing franchises to grow their business.”Greg held that same role when he and Laura moved to the central United States to support offices in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and Iowa. He still holds that developer role today. During that time frame, the opportunity to purchase a franchise of their own came about.&nbsp;“It was an interesting time to place our bets and get into the franchise full-time,” Greg said.&nbsp;Although the pandemic posed unique challenges, the couple still found success. Their “go together” philosophy not only fuels their own accomplishment, but those of the franchisees they mentor.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Overcoming Challenges by Focusing on People</h2>One of the biggest obstacles the Sulentics faced was not being able to bring anyone into their or their clients’ offices during the pandemic.“On top of that, I was a person who was used to going out to companies, to clients, meeting with people in person,” Greg said. “That was how we always drove business and suddenly that stopped, you couldn't do that anymore.”However, they turned that around as the pandemic eased and the franchisees saw a huge opportunity to grow their staffing business. With offices reopening, they saw that creating a more welcoming environment for candidates would be key to attracting talent, especially in an industry that often had a reputation for treating workers like part of a system rather than individuals. The Sulentics moved quickly to transform their spaces, replacing the cold, plexiglass-filled setup with a warmer, more inviting office where people would want to spend time.“That's really when we started to take off in this office,” Greg said. “There was that dark point where you thought ‘we’re going to lose all our business, we're going to lose all our candidates.’ But after that period, we very quickly hit a boom phase because companies had to come back. And they needed staff to do it.”The franchisees’ connection to the Lincoln community also plays a huge role in their success. The Sulentics live in Lincoln, and their team is made up of local Lincoln residents. They want to create an environment where everyone they work with feels like a part of their team, not just their internal team.&nbsp;“We’re very connected to this community,” Greg said. “We’re all Husker fans. We have a bunch of season tickets and we bring our clients to that, and that's a big part of the local community. We get involved with charities and nonprofits that we feel will be connected to our associate pool, as well.”<h2>Support From Express Corporate</h2>The Sulentics credit support from the team at Express Employment International&nbsp; as a champion of their success. Areas like legal, human resources, marketing and recruiting became much easier with the support of the team, especially in the early days with so much uncertainty during the pandemic.&nbsp;“We couldn't have functioned in that environment without Express headquarters,” Greg said. “They always kept us updated on navigating the unique laws at the time. They really helped us stay focused on what was important with our business and they took care of all that. They were communicating that back to us in this really great way. You didn't feel like you were alone.”&nbsp;<h2>Why the Sulentics Stood Out as Franchisees of the Year</h2>Greg believes their success and recent recognition came from continuing to focus on creating a strong, people-first experience for their associates and building meaningful relationships with them. Those associates ultimately become the brand’s best salespeople.“Our clients look at those folks and they ask them questions about us,” he said. “They see how good our people are. They compare us to our competitors and all that gives them this very favorable understanding of who Express is in the Lincoln market, who our team is. That helps us grow.”He also noted that his internal team has very little turnover. Something Greg says has to do with the fact that they feel tied to the mission of creating a great experience for the associates and getting them to work.&nbsp;“We have hundreds and hundreds of associates&nbsp;working for us right now, and our internal team that's responsible for putting those people to work really feels connected to that group and that group then feels connected to them,” he said. “That creates less turnover in our office and allows us to provide this really special service all around, and our clients and our associates love it.”For more information on buying an Express Employment Professionals franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/expressemployment">https://1851franchise.com/expressemployment</a>.

Creating a welcoming environment for employees and clients even during challenging times like the pandemic is what sets Greg and Laura Sulentic apart, earning them the recognition they deserve.

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