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LAST UPDATED: March 6, 2023FRANCHISE WEBSITE:&nbsp;<a href="https://expressfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-express-employment-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2722705" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://expressfranchising.com/</a>NUMBER OF LOCATIONS:&nbsp;860+ franchised locations throughout North America and South AfricaREPORTED COST TO GET IN:&nbsp;$140,000–$211,000REPORTED ROI (Item 19):&nbsp;$900,049 (for average first-year office revenue in 2021) and $6,119,487 (for territories open more than 24 months)<a href="https://expressfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-express-employment-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2722705" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Express Employment Professionals</a> is one of the top-staffing franchises in North America, ranked No. 1 by Entrepreneur Magazine for 2 years in a row. With an Express Employment Professionals franchise, entrepreneurs can put their well-honed business acumen to work by offering temporary staffing services and direct-hire services. The average Express office places 600 job seekers a year.<h3>How Many Express Employment Professionals Locations Are There?</h3>With 860-plus locations throughout North America, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, the business services brand has become the No. 1 flexible staffing franchise for people, communities and businesses.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-stoller-463612b?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-express-employment-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2722705" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">William H. Stoller</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_A._Funk?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-express-employment-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2722705" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Robert A. Funk</a> founded Express Employment International in 1983 and began franchising as Express Employment Professionals two years later, committed to growth despite the recession. By 2005, Express had awarded 500 franchises and helped a record 30,000 employees find work.&nbsp;Over the years, Express Employment Professionals has won several awards and honors within the franchising industry, including:<ul><li>No. 1 Staffing Franchise,&nbsp;Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list (2012–2023)</li><li>Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Hall of Fame (2023)</li><li>Rated a world-class franchise, Express received a 98% rating from franchisees on the quality of the Express franchise system (2006-2023)</li><li>Franchise Gator Top 100, Ranked No. 3</li><li>Franchise Direct Top 100 Global Award (2023)</li><li>Best of Staffing Client Award, Clearly Rated (2020-2022)</li><li>Fastest Growing Franchises,&nbsp;Entrepreneur (2020-2022)</li><li>Hall of Fame Inductee, International Franchise Association (2010)</li></ul>In 2020, Express acquired&nbsp;<a href="https://www.frontlinerecruitmentgroup.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-express-employment-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2722705" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Frontline Recruitment Group</a> and continued to expand its footprint more than 7% over the past three years despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;<h3>What Is the Express Employment Professionals Business Model?</h3>Express offers franchisees two ownership models:&nbsp;<ol><li>Traditional</li><li>Professional Market</li></ol>In the professional market model, owners attend customized training and will manage a recruiting staff of two, unlike a traditional office with one person in this role. In both models, franchisees enjoy the opportunity to own a business while still maintaining a life outside of the office with time to enjoy with friends and family.Express offers new franchise owners the unique chance to build income and equity while helping people grow their careers and impact the local community. It's a professional business with weekday hours and no inventory. Individuals with staffing industry experience can also benefit from the brand's "Boost to Ownership" package.One of the brand’s strengths is that its headquarters handles payroll funding, processing invoices and other important paperwork for clients. This allows franchise owners to spend their time building relationships with local businesses in their community and doing what they do best.<h3>How Much Can Express Employment Franchise Owners Make?</h3>According to the most recent Item 19 in the brand's franchise disclosure document (FDD):&nbsp;<ul><li>The average mature Express franchise territory (locations open over 24 months) generated&nbsp;$6.4 million in annual sales in 2022.</li><li>First-year Express offices averaged&nbsp;More than $1 million in annual sales in 2022&nbsp;</li><li>Express franchise owners paid an effective royalty of just&nbsp;8.6% in 2022</li></ul><h3>How Much Does It Cost to Open an Express Employment Professionals?</h3>The&nbsp;traditional model requires a total investment ranging from $140,000 to $2200,000, and an active role in new business development by the franchise owner.&nbsp;The&nbsp;professional market model requires an investment of $185,000 to $211,000, and applies to pre-designated territories with a high propensity for professional staffing.<ul><li>Net worth requirement: $250,000</li><li>Cash requirement: $190,000</li><li>Veteran incentives: 50% off the franchise fee</li><li>Royalty fee: 8%</li><li>Ad royalty fee: 2%</li><li>Franchise agreement term: 5 years</li></ul><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Name of Fee</td><td>Low</td><td>High</td></tr><tr><td>Initial Franchise Fee</td><td>$40,000</td><td>$40,000</td></tr><tr><td>Lease and Deposit</td><td>$2,000</td><td>$6,000</td></tr><tr><td>Leasehold Improvements</td><td>$5,000</td><td>$25,000</td></tr><tr><td>Utility Deposits</td><td>$200</td><td>$600</td></tr><tr><td>Training Costs</td><td>$4,000</td><td>$25,000</td></tr><tr><td>Office Supplies</td><td>$500</td><td>$1,000</td></tr><tr><td>Office Equipment</td><td>$2,000</td><td>$7,500</td></tr><tr><td>Computer System Hardware</td><td>$15,300</td><td>$21,000</td></tr><tr><td>Furniture and Fixture</td><td>$5,000</td><td>$15,000</td></tr><tr><td>Signs</td><td>$4,500</td><td>$6,400</td></tr><tr><td>Insurance</td><td>$500</td><td>$1,000</td></tr><tr><td>Professional Service Fees</td><td>$1,000</td><td>$3,000</td></tr><tr><td>Additional Funds</td><td>$60,000</td><td>$248,500</td></tr><tr><td>ESTIMATED TOTAL*</td><td>$140,000</td><td>$400,000</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><h3>What Is the Franchise Fee for Express Employment Professionals?</h3><ul><li>The Express franchise fee is $40,000.</li></ul><h3>Who Is the Leadership of Express Employment Professionals?</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-stoller-463612b?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-express-employment-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2722705" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">William Stoller</a>—Founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board</li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_A._Funk?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-express-employment-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2722705" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Robert Funk</a>—Founder, President and Vice Chairman of the Board</li></ul><h3>What Helpful Articles Can I Read to Learn More About Express Employment Professionals?</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.franchisedirect.com/directory/expressemploymentprofessionals/ufoc/28/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-express-employment-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2722705" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Express Employment Professionals Franchise Costs &amp; Fees</a></li><li><a href="https://www.franchise.com/franchise/express-employment-professionals?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-express-employment-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2722705" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Own a Express Employment Professionals Franchise</a></li><li><a href="https://www.franchisebuy.com/franchise/Express-Employment-Professionals?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-express-employment-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2722705" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Franchise Information for Express Employment Professionals</a></li></ul>*For territories open more than 24 months, average sales in 2022 were $6,497,275. 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