Welcome to the Discovery Center

Picture yourself as an Express Franchise Owner

Express Employment Professionals is the #1 staffing franchise in the world. We’re looking for business leaders who want to put their experience to work for themselves and their community by owning their own business.

Investing in Express was a smart choice. I have the independence of running a business knowing I’ll be backed by a Franchisor that always puts Franchisees first.”

Sylvia Elix
Franchise Owner, Canberra ACT 

Through our Discovery process, you’ll learn all about the benefits of owning an Express franchise, so you can decide if this is the right opportunity for you. The entire Discovery process, from initial inquiry to opening, typically takes four to six months. If you’re considering a resale, this timeline may be faster. Your Express Franchise Development Director will be your main point of contact throughout your journey.

Own the top-ranked employment franchise

Frequently named a best franchise opportunity by those in the industry

Ranked #1 by Entrepreneur Magazine – 13 Years in a Row

Top Global Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine

Franchise Direct Top 100 Global Franchises – 12 Years in a Row

Ranked a World-Class Franchise – 18+ Years

Certified as “Great Place to Work” by the leading global authority on workplace culture.

Why choose Express?

Owning an Express franchise can be incredibly rewarding both professionally and personally. As a business owner, you have the chance to build your dream future rather than working for someone else’s. More than 40 years of industry experience has created a stable, resilient and growth-oriented business model focused on connecting good companies with good people.

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Small investment.
Big return.

Thanks to lower-than-average start-up costs, you’re well-positioned to see a return on your investment and earn the money you deserve.

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Proven
success

Founded in 1983, Express has 
40+ years of industry-leading experience. Our average tenure of ownership is 12 years.

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No experience?
No problem.

Less than 5% of our owners had a background in staffing or recruiting before joining Express. Backed by our support and guidance, you can leverage your career experience and business leadership skills to drive business growth.

Thriving industry. Impressive ROI.

Express is big business — a dominant force in a multibillion-dollar industry. We’re seeking Franchise Owners who are passionate about our mission to put a million people to work annually and are driven by big ambition. 

Staffing industry analysts reported that the worldwide staffing industry grew to reach $648B in 2023 and project the industry to exceed $660B in 2024. This means a solid future for our industry with measurable growth that will help our Franchise Owners thrive. 

Change your future with 
Express Franchise Ownership

The Express Business Model

An Express franchise offers the following services to job seekers and businesses:

1

Temporary Staffing Services

Provide contract staff for a designated period of time. Companies pay Express franchisees for identifying, screening and selecting short-term employees. 

2

Temporary to Permanent
Hire Services

Employees are provided on a probationary basis to ensure a perfect fit before being moved into a company’s core workforce. 

Express Employment Professionals matches people seeking employment with employers that have open positions that fit their skill set. Every job falls into one of the following service lines: 

Light Industrial

These positions are used across multiple industries, including manufacturing, logistics, hospitality and retail. Express is a dominant force in this space and this important piece of business helps drive our overall success. Growing this service line is the gateway to diversifying your business. 

Office Services

These positions are in an office environment. As a Franchise Owner, focusing on this piece of business can help you achieve higher gross margins, raise your gross margin dollars per hour, and deepen relationships with client companies by staffing multiple positions across different areas of their business.

Skilled Trades

These jobs are hands on and require a particular skill set or ability. Many clients that are seeking to fill Light Industrial positions also have a need for workers in the Skilled Trades. With a higher gross margin and consistent demand, the Skilled Trades Service Line is an opportunity to capture and secure market share. 

Your ownership options

With 10-12 available territories across Australia and New Zealand, there is ample opportunity to become a business owner with Express. Each office is assigned an exclusive territory based on data-driven analysis of available market share. As a Franchise Owner, you’ll grow your business through direct business-to-business sales activity. Your team of local employees will support business growth by screening job seekers, matching those job seekers to open positions with your clients and by making outbound sales calls to support your local marketing efforts.

New territory

View available territories HERE. 

Resale location

  • Established, turnkey business that allows you to engage in business faster. 
  • Existing office space, tenured and trained staff and current book of business.
  • Cost of purchasing a resale office
    varies by location. 

View existing businesses for sale HERE. 

Take a virtual tour

Open the door to an Express office and see what your franchise will look like.

Meet your staff

Your team members will play a vital role in helping you achieve your business goals. 

Front Office Coordinator

Our coordinators provide excellent customer service and responsive administrative support to all of our clients. 

Employment Specialist

From interviewing to recruitment, specialists are hands-on go-getters who understand how to match job seekers’ experience with job openings. 

Sales Representative

Most Franchise Owners begin as their office’s sales rep, helping businesses find the right employees and overcoming everyday challenges. As the business grows, you’ll grow your sales team. 

Picture yourself making an impact

As part of the mission of Express Employment Professionals, you will help connect qualified job seekers with reputable companies as a Franchise Owner. But you’ll also go above and beyond to provide hope to communities. Positive community relations can play an integral part in a Franchisee’s success. We provide the tools and resources you need to have the opportunity to make a positive impact in your community and promote awareness for your Express business.

Keep reading to learn about the award-winning training and support offered by Express

Questions? Contact your Franchise Development Director.

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