Express Employment Professionals is strategically targeting Pennsylvania for franchise expansion, leveraging the state’s strong economic diversity, robust business environment and promising demographics. With seven available territories across the state — including both new and resale opportunities — Express is positioned to significantly deepen its presence, particularly around major metro markets such as Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
As of 2025, Pennsylvania's economy exhibits steady growth, with real GDP increasing by 2.5%, aligning with national averages. The state's unemployment rate has stabilized around 4.2%, reflecting a robust labor market. However, Pennsylvania faces a significant workforce challenge, as job openings outnumber available workers, a situation exacerbated by an aging population. This imbalance has heightened the demand for staffing services, particularly in temporary and flexible staffing solutions, as employers seek to address labor shortages and adapt to evolving workforce needs.
“Our exclusive territories in Pennsylvania are carefully designed based on local demographics to ensure our franchisees have optimal growth potential,” said Melissa Davis, Managing Director of Franchising for Express. “We have available territories in and around all metro markets in Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. We consider information such as residential population, business count and job count when creating territories. Because our core business model is focused on providing temporary and direct hire staffing services across multiple industries and job types, Express Franchisees are well-positioned to capitalize on available market share whether they’re in a metro or rural market.”
Express currently has seven available territories in Pennsylvania, offering franchise candidates the flexibility of both new and resale opportunities.
Express will employ its unique real estate strategy in Pennsylvania, emphasizing accessibility and community presence rather than prime-location premiums. With a typical office footprint of 800-1,200 square feet, franchisees can focus on what truly drives their success: proactive sales and recruiting activities.
“Unlike some businesses whose success is largely influenced by location, the success of our B2B sales model is grown through local sales and recruiting activity,” said Davis. “Our typical brick-and-mortar location is between 800 and 1,200 square feet, allowing our owners to find centrally-located commercial office space that will allow them to see a faster return on their initial investment while keeping ongoing monthly operating costs low.”
Franchisees in Pennsylvania also benefit immensely from Express Employment Professionals’ extensive support network. Local team members like Northeast Zone Vice President Amy Zee and regional business coaches like Elaine Farina provide tailored guidance based on deep familiarity with the state’s market nuances. This robust support system ensures franchisees have ongoing access to expert coaching, operational guidance and proven strategies for sustained success.
Given Pennsylvania’s economic vibrancy, workforce diversity and Express Employment Professionals’ targeted growth strategy, the timing for franchise development in the state is ideal.
“Our success hinges on building strong relationships within the communities we serve,” said Davis. “Pennsylvania offers a unique blend of community-driven towns and bustling metros, providing fertile ground for franchisees eager to make meaningful connections and achieve sustainable business growth. With territories currently available, the opportunity is right now.”
Prospective franchisees can tap into Express Employment Professionals’ proven business model, comprehensive support and a uniquely advantageous market. Whether entering through new or resale opportunities, franchisees in Pennsylvania are poised to benefit significantly from the thriving staffing industry.
The initial investment ranges from $132,000 to $213,000 to open an Express single traditional model, with a franchise fee of $40,000. 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: https://1851franchise.com/expressemployment/info.
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With seven available territories and a robust pipeline for future growth, Express Employment Professionals anticipates substantial expansion in Pennsylvania over the coming years.
Express Employment Professionals is strategically targeting Pennsylvania for franchise expansion, leveraging the state’s strong economic diversity, robust business environment and promising demographics. With seven available territories across the state — including both new and resale opportunities — Express is positioned to significantly deepen its presence, particularly around major metro markets such as Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
As of 2025, Pennsylvania's economy exhibits steady growth, with real GDP increasing by 2.5%, aligning with national averages. The state's unemployment rate has stabilized around 4.2%, reflecting a robust labor market. However, Pennsylvania faces a significant workforce challenge, as job openings outnumber available workers, a situation exacerbated by an aging population. This imbalance has heightened the demand for staffing services, particularly in temporary and flexible staffing solutions, as employers seek to address labor shortages and adapt to evolving workforce needs.
“Our exclusive territories in Pennsylvania are carefully designed based on local demographics to ensure our franchisees have optimal growth potential,” said Melissa Davis, Managing Director of Franchising for Express. “We have available territories in and around all metro markets in Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. We consider information such as residential population, business count and job count when creating territories. Because our core business model is focused on providing temporary and direct hire staffing services across multiple industries and job types, Express Franchisees are well-positioned to capitalize on available market share whether they’re in a metro or rural market.”
Express currently has seven available territories in Pennsylvania, offering franchise candidates the flexibility of both new and resale opportunities.
Express will employ its unique real estate strategy in Pennsylvania, emphasizing accessibility and community presence rather than prime-location premiums. With a typical office footprint of 800-1,200 square feet, franchisees can focus on what truly drives their success: proactive sales and recruiting activities.
“Unlike some businesses whose success is largely influenced by location, the success of our B2B sales model is grown through local sales and recruiting activity,” said Davis. “Our typical brick-and-mortar location is between 800 and 1,200 square feet, allowing our owners to find centrally-located commercial office space that will allow them to see a faster return on their initial investment while keeping ongoing monthly operating costs low.”
Franchisees in Pennsylvania also benefit immensely from Express Employment Professionals’ extensive support network. Local team members like Northeast Zone Vice President Amy Zee and regional business coaches like Elaine Farina provide tailored guidance based on deep familiarity with the state’s market nuances. This robust support system ensures franchisees have ongoing access to expert coaching, operational guidance and proven strategies for sustained success.
Given Pennsylvania’s economic vibrancy, workforce diversity and Express Employment Professionals’ targeted growth strategy, the timing for franchise development in the state is ideal.
“Our success hinges on building strong relationships within the communities we serve,” said Davis. “Pennsylvania offers a unique blend of community-driven towns and bustling metros, providing fertile ground for franchisees eager to make meaningful connections and achieve sustainable business growth. With territories currently available, the opportunity is right now.”
Prospective franchisees can tap into Express Employment Professionals’ proven business model, comprehensive support and a uniquely advantageous market. Whether entering through new or resale opportunities, franchisees in Pennsylvania are poised to benefit significantly from the thriving staffing industry.
The initial investment ranges from $132,000 to $213,000 to open an Express single traditional model, with a franchise fee of $40,000. 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: https://1851franchise.com/expressemployment/info.
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