Express Employment Professionals
Health Score
72 Our derived Health Score (1–100) = growth (30%) + fees (20%) + scale (20%) + transparency (15%) + data quality (15%) non_standard_royalty_model
Investment Range Total estimated initial investment from the FDD, including franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and working capital.
$31K–$391K
Franchise Fee One-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor for the right to operate under their brand.
$20,000–$40,000
Royalty Ongoing fee paid to the franchisor, typically a percentage of gross revenue, paid weekly or monthly.
40%
Express retains 40% of Gross Margin (temp/contract staffing) and 10% of Gross Receipts (direct hire); franchisee keeps 60% of Gross Margin + 90% of Gross Receipts. Opt-out model available: 8% of Total Billings royalty. Express handles all billing, payroll, workers' comp, and insurance.
Total Units Total number of franchised and company-owned locations currently operating.
791
+0.4% growth
Financial Performance (Item 19)
Avg Revenue Average gross revenue reported by franchisees in the FDD's Item 19 financial performance representation.
$6.0M
Median Revenue Middle value of reported revenues — half of units earn more, half earn less. Often more useful than average.
$4.4M
Unit Growth
| Year | Total Units | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 784 | — | — |
| 2022 | 791 | — | — |
| 2023 | 791 | — | — |
Other Ongoing Fees
| Fee | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10% of total sales price; minimum $5,000; maximum 50% of initial franchise fee | upon transfer |
Quick Facts
Fee Burden Combined percentage of gross revenue paid in ongoing fees (royalty + advertising/marketing fund).
10%
royalty + ad fund
Franchised Number of locations owned by independent franchisees, not the franchisor.
788
Company-Owned Locations owned directly by the franchisor. High ratios can signal corporate confidence — or difficulty selling franchises.
3
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Source: FDD filed in MN, 2024. Extracted 2026-04-05.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Express Employment Professionals a franchise?
- Yes, Express Employment Professionals is a franchise with 791 locations. Prospective owners purchase the right to operate under the Express Employment Professionals brand and system by signing a franchise agreement and paying a franchise fee. The full terms are disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
- How much does it cost to open a Express Employment Professionals franchise?
- The total initial investment for a Express Employment Professionals franchise ranges from $31K to $391K, according to the 2024 FDD. This includes the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and initial working capital.
- How much do Express Employment Professionals franchise owners make?
- According to the 2024 FDD Item 19, the median annual gross revenue for a Express Employment Professionals franchise is $4.4M. Note that gross revenue is not profit — operating costs, royalties, rent, and labor must be subtracted.
- How many Express Employment Professionals franchise locations are there?
- As of the 2024 FDD, Express Employment Professionals has 791 total units (+0.4% growth rate).