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Express Employment Professionals

Express stands out from the competition for several compelling reasons. We are ranked the #1 Staffing Franchise in a $620 billion global industry. With a low initial investment of $131,000, our Item 19 demonstrates an exceptionally strong ROI. Additionally, we boast excellent validation. With an average tenure of ownership of 10 years, we’ve maintained a 98% satisfaction rating among franchise owners due to our robust support system, inclusive of comprehensive training, field support, and a dedicated international headquarters staffed with over 400 professionals providing expert guidance. Ideal candidates for Express are high-energy, community-minded sale leaders with experience leading teams. Less than 5% of our owners had a background in staffing, recruiting, or HR before joining Express. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK, Express Employment Professionals is the largest staffing franchise in the world with more than 850 offices globally. We offer a variety of staffing solutions including Evaluation Hire, Temporary or Contract Staffing, and Direct Hire, across a wide variety of industries and job classifications, including Light Industrial, Skilled Trades and Office Services. The average Express franchise open more than 24 months generates annual sales exceeding $5.3 million. * *For territories open more than 24 months, average sales in 2025 were $5,342,686. For territories open more than 60 months, average sales in 2025 were $5,775,277. First-year offices averaged $999,949 annual sales according to Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

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Business & Professional Services

Brand highlights

  • CEORobert A. Funk, Jr.
  • Headquarters9701 Boardwalk Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK, 73162
  • Year founded1983
  • Year started franchising1985
  • IndustryBusiness & Professional Services
  • Locations open786 (+2 last three years)

Statistics & metrics

  • Investment range$131,000 - $287,700
  • Franchise fee$40,000
  • Royalty8% of the Total Billings
  • Brand fund0.6
  • Required Liquid Capital$200,000
  • Required Net Worth$250,000
  • Average Annual Sales (for units open more than 24 months)5,342,686

Brand superpowers

  • Item 19 demonstrates an exceptionally strong ROI
  • Offices open more than 24 months average over $5.3 million
  • Franchise Research Institute World-Class Franchise
  • Franchise 500 Top Global Franchise
  • Franchise 500 Ranked #1 in category
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  • Owner Operator Preferred
  • Experience with Sales Leadership
  • Industry Experience Preferred
  • Business Acumen
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The information shown below is derived from publicly available franchise disclosure documents (FDDs), including the version issued as of the issuance date listed below, and other third-party sources. This information may not reflect the most current FDD. It is provided for general informational purposes only and is not part of any franchise offering or sales process. Franchise Sidekick is not providing or furnishing an FDD in accordance with FTC requirements. You should obtain and review the most current official FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decision.

FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-03-28

The Franchisor & Executives
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Location data

Total locations786
Franchise locations783
Corporate locations3
System growth over time

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Franchisee reviews

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4.9

Based on 12 reviews

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CURRENT FRANCHISEE

Number of Locations: 1

Mar 24, 2026

The franchisee expressed a highly positive view of the brand, showing strong overall satisfaction and a high likelihood to repurchase and recommend. They highlighted exceptional onboarding and ongoing support and cited the quality of people in the system as a key strength, noting effective customer acquisition and manageable hiring. Financial results are generally strong with a great ROI, though current performance only meets expectations, and they see opportunities to improve technology and automation.

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CURRENT FRANCHISEE

Number of Locations: 1

Mar 19, 2026

The franchisee expressed a highly positive view of the brand. They praised the comprehensive onboarding and ongoing support, reported that financial results and ROI are meeting expectations with effective customer acquisition, and highlighted a strong franchisee community with open communication; they are also very likely to repurchase, recommend, and expand. The primary concern is the franchisor’s technology and vendor partnerships, with some additional difficulty hiring qualified employees.

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CURRENT FRANCHISEE

Number of Locations: 1

Mar 14, 2026

The franchisee conveyed a highly positive sentiment toward the brand, with top overall satisfaction and a strong willingness to repurchase and recommend. They highlighted excellent onboarding and ongoing support, and reported that financial results have met expectations alongside effective customer acquisition. The primary opportunities lie in improving the franchisor’s technology and strengthening ROI, though they still express interest in future expansion.

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CURRENT FRANCHISEE

Number of Locations: 1

Feb 10, 2026

The franchisee expressed an extremely positive view of the brand, describing it as the best business decision they’ve made. They praised the comprehensive onboarding and strong ongoing support. Financial results and ROI are meeting the expectations set during the sales process. They are highly likely to repurchase, recommend the brand, and expand, with hiring qualified employees generally going well but still an area to watch.

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CURRENT FRANCHISEE

Number of Locations: 1

Jan 15, 2026

The franchisee expressed an overwhelmingly positive view of the brand. They gave top marks for initial onboarding and ongoing support, describing the network as very supportive and “feels like family,” and reported that financial results and ROI are meeting expectations. They are highly likely to repurchase and to recommend the brand, with some interest in expanding to additional territories.

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CURRENT FRANCHISEE

Number of Locations: 2

Dec 23, 2025

The franchisee expressed a very positive view of the brand. They gave top marks for initial training and ongoing support, noted strong ROI with financial results meeting expectations, and indicated they would both repurchase and recommend the franchise. However, they saw room to improve the franchisor’s technology and, despite their satisfaction, reported a low interest in expanding to additional territories.

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CURRENT FRANCHISEE

Number of Locations: 1

Nov 19, 2025

Great community. Great business where you have immense and often immediate positive impact on people in your community daily.

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FRANCHISEE

Number of Locations: 1

Sep 2, 2025

Without a doubt the best staffing franchise in the country! No complaints. Living the life he wants.

CURRENT FRANCHISEE

Number of Locations: 1

Aug 29, 2025

The franchisee expressed a very positive view of the brand, with top marks for overall satisfaction and a strong likelihood to both repurchase and recommend. They highlighted the culture as a standout strength and noted effective onboarding and responsive ongoing support, with ROI satisfaction solid even if financial results are only meeting expectations. However, they see franchisor technology as a key area for improvement, find customer acquisition strategies only moderately effective, and are not inclined to expand to additional territories.

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Number of Locations: 1

Aug 28, 2025

The franchisee expressed a very positive view of the brand. They reported that financial results have met expectations and that the time commitment aligned with what was promised, and they would be likely to purchase the franchise again. They highlighted a strong, family-like culture with dependable support as a key strength, while noting technology as an area for improvement and acknowledging leadership transitions following the loss of pivotal leaders.

FRANCHISEE

Number of Locations: 3

Aug 28, 2025

The franchisee expressed a very positive view of the brand. They indicated they would be very likely to purchase again, reported that financial results have fully met expectations set during the sales process, and said the time commitment has largely matched what they anticipated. They highlighted a repeatable process and strong corporate support as key strengths, while noting technology as the primary area for improvement.

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Number of Locations: 1

Aug 25, 2025

The franchisee expressed a very positive view of the brand, indicating they would be very likely to purchase the franchise again. They praised strong support for franchise owners, reported that financial results have largely met expectations set during the sales process, and found the time commitment aligned with what they anticipated. However, they suggested the franchisor could better regionalize marketing and sales materials, noting the current approach works well in industrial settings but should be tailored for other markets.

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