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Express Employment Professionals
- Express Services, Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
- (877) 652-6400 / (405) 840-5000
- (405) 717-5665 (Fax)
- Mr. David Lewis, VP Franchising
- [email protected]
The staffing industry is on track to generate a projected $137 billion in North America alone in 2014. Express Employment Professionals is a growing franchise with nearly 700 locations and more than 30 years of experience. Our start-up offices average more than $700,000 in sales in their first year, with mature offices averaging $5.16 million annually. As an Express franchise owner, you control your life with flexible weekday hours in a professional business.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1983
Franchising Since: 1985
Operating Units
| Franchised Units | 692 | 99.9% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 1 | 0.1% |
| Total Operating Units | 693 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 643 | 92.8% | In 49 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 35 | 5.1% | In 3 Provinces |
| International | 15 | 2.2% | In 2 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 693 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density | Units |
|---|---|
| Texas | 55 |
| California | 49 |
| Oklahoma | 34 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia
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General Information
| IFA Member | Yes |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | Yes |
| Franchisee Association? | No |
| Size of Corporate Staff | 200 |
| Site Selection Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance | Yes |
| Financial Assistance | No |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising | Yes |
|---|---|
| National Advertising | No |
| Regional Advertising | No |
| Local Advertising | No |
| Marketing Materials | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos |
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-House Marketing, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies |
| Other Marketing Support | Campaigns, Client Seminars, Online Videos & Brochures |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | Included |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation | Included |
| Field Training | Included |
| Initial Store Opening | Included |
| Inventory Control | N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter | Included |
| Regional or National Meetings | Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | Included |
Training
| Oklahoma City, OK | 2 Weeks |
| Certified Training Office (In Field) | 1 Week |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | $250K |
|---|---|
| Cash Investment | $50K |
| Total Investment | $110-195K |
| Average Total Investment | $152K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35K |
|---|---|
| Average Franchise Fee | $35K |
| On-Going Royalty | 8-9% |
| Average Royalty | 8% |
| Advertising Fee | 0.60% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | 0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | 1,000-1,200 |
| Preferred Site Types | Storefront, Strip Center |
| Encourages Conversions | Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | No |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 4 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 4 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 3 |
| Formal Education | 4 |
| Psychological Profile | 4 |
| Personal Interviews | 4 |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract | 5 |
|---|---|
| Term of Renewal Period | 5 |
| Passive Ownership? | Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? |
Yes, for 0 years |
| Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | 50 |
|---|---|
| USA | Yes, All United States |
| Canada | Yes, All Except Quebec |
| Overseas | Yes, South Africa |
