Leading Global Staffing Franchise Expands into New Markets, Welcomes New CEO, and Unveils Incentive Program for Prospective Franchisees

Oklahoma City, July 15, 2025 – Express Employment Professionals, the leading global staffing  franchise, is celebrating a strong start to 2025, having awarded 22 franchise agreements, including 20 resales and two new market entries. The brand has also launched a franchisee incentive program and announced a leadership transition as it positions for continued growth in the second half of the year.

Throughout the first six months of 2025, Express has welcomed 11 new franchisees into the system and hosted multiple Discovery Days, introducing 33 prospective owners to the brand’s purpose-driven approach to staffing and workforce solutions. Franchise agreements have been signed across the U.S. and Canada, with new territories awarded in Raleigh, NC and Greenville, SC.

Demonstrating the power of Express’s franchisee support model, Jake Law, a Santa Rosa, CA franchisee and Emerging Entrepreneur graduate, has already reached his first sales milestone in Express’s Fast Track program.

The company also announced a significant leadership transition with the appointment of Bob Funk Jr. as CEO, President, and Chairman of the Board. A respected leader within the staffing industry, Funk Jr. now leads the brand during a time of expanding market share and enhanced support initiatives for franchisees.

“As we look at what’s been achieved in only six months, the momentum within our franchise system is undeniable,” said Vinny Provenzano, Senior Vice President of Global Franchising at Express Employment Professionals. “We’re seeing strong engagement from both new and existing franchisees, and we’re doubling down on support, innovation, and opportunity. Express has always been about creating meaningful impact, and we’re only accelerating from here.”

To support continued expansion in target regions, Express continues to offer a new franchisee incentive program, which offers up to $40,000 in refunded franchise fees for eligible new owners who meet early performance milestones, such as billing 16 or more clients in a single week or generating $65,000 in gross margin within the first 26 weeks of operation. Existing franchisees and resale purchases are not eligible for this incentive.

In addition, Express is offering 50% off the franchise fee in the following 20 targeted incentive territories:

• Tucson, AZ (North)
• Morgan Hill, CA
• Palm Springs, CA
• North Haven, CT
• Columbus-Albany, GA
• Lake Charles, LA
• Portland, ME
• College Park, MD
• St. Cloud, MN
• Albuquerque, NM (East)
• Hempstead, NY
• Raleigh, NC (South)
• Erie, PA
• Pittsburgh, PA (South)
• Laredo, TX
• Twin Falls, ID
• Virginia Beach, VA
• Milton, ON
• Ottawa, ON (West)
• Newmarket, ON

These markets represent strategic areas of demand where Express is actively seeking qualified franchisees ready to build a mission-driven business with robust support and proven systems.

Express’s long-term goal of putting a million people to work annually is at the heart of its company’s vision: to help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.

As the number-one staffing franchise for individuals, communities, and businesses, Express has garnered numerous accolades that underscore its success. For the 14th consecutive year, the brand was recognized as the top staffing franchise in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 and ranked #67 on the overall Franchise 500 list. Furthermore, Express ranked #28 on the Franchise Times Top 400 and #25 on Franchise Direct’s Top 100 Global Franchises. With more than 860 franchised locations worldwide, the company helps nearly 500,000 people secure jobs annually.

To learn more about franchise opportunities with Express Employment Professionals, contact their franchise development team at franchising@expresspros.com or visit www.ExpressFranchising.com. 

About Express Employment Professionals

At Express Employment Professionals, we’re in the business of people. From job seekers to client companies, Express helps people thrive and businesses grow. Our international network of franchises offers localized staffing solutions to the communities they serve across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, employing 427,000 people globally in 2024 and more than 11 million since its inception. For more information, visit ExpressPros.com.