Express Employment Professionals International HQ history

Though struggling in its infancy during a national economic downturn, Express managed to generate gross revenues of $2 million, despite the depressed economy.In 1985, Express employed 35,000 people and set their sights on bringing hope through employment to many more.

1986 ushered in an era of exponential growth as the Express Founders acquired the franchise rights to 30 Acme offices across the United States.

1988 saw Express open their 100th office and top $82 million dollars in sales.

In 1990, co-founder Mr.

Also in 1999, Express achieved a major milestone by reaching $1 billion in sales.

National Association of Personnel Services, past board member and 2001 Chair

In 2002, Express began franchising in South Africa with a desire to help people prosper through employment opportunities.

In 2008, Express celebrated 25 years of success and took advantage of the occasion to update their corporate identity to better reflect their wide array of employment services, changing their name to Express Employment Professionals.

American Staffing Association, past board member and 2009 Chairman

In October 2011, Express reached another major milestone by recording 3 million hours worked in a single week.

2016 also saw an all-time high of 510,000 associates employed and record sales of $3.05 billion.

Express reached another milestone in October 2017 by reaching 4 million hours worked in a single week.

In 2019, Express employed 552,000 associates in more than 800 franchise locations, and generated more than $3.53 billion in sales.