Overview
Why Express Employment Professionals?
Express Employment Professionals is a professional services brand with over 41 years of operating history and 789 active locations. The full Franchise Disclosure Document, including unit-level financials, territory terms, training requirements, and franchisee obligations, is available on request.
The Numbers
Investment & Fees
- Total initial investment
- —
- Initial franchise fee
- $96K
- Royalty fee
- Available on request
- Ad / marketing fee
- Available on request
Regulatory Filings
FDDs on file
Latest FDD on file: 2025. Request the document below to see Item 19 financial performance, Item 7 estimated initial investment, and territory disclosures.
Who's Operating It
550 franchisees of Express Employment Professionals
Bob Funk
Fulton, Kentucky
7unitsBill Stoller and Jenny McCallum
Dobson, Maryland
5unitsMike Schaul and Matt Timmerman
Street, Maryland
5unitsAlso owned by Bob Funk
Street, Maryland
4unitsAlso owned by Bob Funk and Rocky Gill
Street, Maryland
4unitsJason Poole
Boston, Massachusetts
4unitsPete & Johanna Nolfo, Mike Nolfo, Christina Barile
Dallas, Georgia
4unitsAlso owned by Rhonda Choate
Marine City, Michigan
3units
Why every serious buyer requests the FDD
The Franchise Disclosure Document is the single most important piece of paperwork in your due diligence. It's federally mandated and contains everything a franchisor is required to share before you sign.
- Item 7: full breakdown of your real startup costs
- Item 19: actual unit-level revenue performance
- Item 20: franchisee count, openings, closures, transfers
- Item 21: audited financial statements
Frequently Asked
Express Employment Professionals franchise FAQ
Is Express Employment Professionals a franchise?
Yes. Express Employment Professionals is a franchise in the professional services category, which means you can own and operate a Express Employment Professionals location under a franchise agreement with the franchisor. The franchisor provides the brand, systems, and ongoing support in exchange for an initial franchise fee and royalties, all disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What is the Express Employment Professionals franchise fee?
The Express Employment Professionals initial franchise fee is $96K, paid to the franchisor at signing. This is separate from total investment and does not include build-out, equipment, or working capital.
How many Express Employment Professionals franchise locations are there?
Express Employment Professionals operates 789 active locations as of the most recent FDD filing. Request the latest FDD for state-by-state distribution and openings/closures from Item 20.
When was Express Employment Professionals founded?
Express Employment Professionals was founded in 1985, giving the brand 41 years of operating history. Brand longevity matters in franchising because it correlates with refined operations, established supplier relationships, and a tested franchisee playbook.
Is a Express Employment Professionals franchise profitable?
Express Employment Professionals unit-level profitability depends on location, operating costs, staffing, and management. When a franchisor makes an earnings claim, it appears in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, the only place franchise financial performance is officially disclosed. Request the Express Employment Professionals FDD on this page to review any Item 19 financial performance representation.
How do I apply for a Express Employment Professionals franchise opportunity?
Submit a request through this page to receive the Express Employment Professionals Franchise Disclosure Document. The FDD contains everything you need to evaluate the opportunity: Item 7 investment, Item 19 financial performance, Item 20 unit counts and franchisee turnover, and Item 21 audited financials. There is no cost or obligation to request the FDD.
Where can I get the Express Employment Professionals FDD?
The current Express Employment Professionals FDD can be requested directly through this page. Franchise Disclosure Documents are federally regulated by the FTC and must be provided to prospective franchisees at least 14 days before signing any binding agreement or paying any fee.
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