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Express Employment International logo in blue text with a stylized human figure incorporated into the letter X.

Express Employment International, franchisor of Express Employment Professionals and related brands, celebrated many amazing successes in 2023. We’re looking back on these wonderful accomplishments and setting our sights on continuing to put people to work in 2024. 

Express Celebrates 40 Years as a Staffing Industry Leader 

Express’ international network of franchises has employed more than 10 million people since the company’s inception in 1983 by offering localized staffing solutions to communities.  

Logo celebrating Express Employment Professionals’ 40th anniversary, featuring bold purple text reading ‘40th Anniversary’ and blue text ‘1983–2023’ with the Express logo.

Express Recognized for Superior Service with the 2023 ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client Award 

Express was recognized for its exemplary client services with ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client Award for the fourth consecutive year and 10th year overall. 

Best of Staffing Client Satisfaction 2023 award badge in teal with white text and a stylized feather design.

Bob Funk Inducted into ASA’s Leadership Hall of Fame 

Co-Founder, President, and Executive Chairman of the Board Bob Funk was a 2023 inductee to the American Staffing Association Leadership Hall of Fame. Express achieved record sales of $4.46 billion and employed 579,000 people in 2022.  

Bob Funk wearing a dark suit jacket, white dress shirt, and patterned tie with blue accents, posed against a dark studio background.

Express Associate Recognized as ASA All-Star 

Cassandra Hughes of the Express St. Cloud, MN, office, was nominated for the American Staffing Association National Staffing Employee of the Year award and recognized as an all-star in the Office-Clerical and Administrative sector. She was also named the Express Employee of the Year. 

Award recipient Cassandra Hughes holding an ASA All-Star trophy in front of an Express Employment Professionals logo on the wall, recognizing outstanding achievement.

SIA: Express 2nd Largest in U.S. Industrial Staffing, 5th Largest U.S. Firm Overall 

Staffing Industry Analysts ranked Express as the second largest Industrial Staffing provider and fifth largest staffing provider overall in the U.S., plus:  

Staffing Industry Analysts 2023 badge recognizing the largest staffing firms in the U.S., featuring SIA logo with red and black design.
Staffing Industry Analysts 2023 badge recognizing the largest industrial staffing firms in the U.S., featuring SIA logo with red and black design.

Express Employment Professionals Inducted into Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 Hall of Fame 

Citing Express as a brand that has stood the test of time while consistently thriving, the staffing company was inducted into Entrepreneur Magazine’s inaugural Franchise 500 Hall of Fame and scored spots on the Franchise 500.  

Entrepreneur Hall of Fame 2023 badge from Franchise 500, featuring a gold and navy design with a red banner stating 35+ consecutive years verified.

Franchise Business Review Recognizes Express 

Based on surveys of more than 30,000 franchise owners from 300 different franchise brands to find those with the highest ratings, Express was awarded the following designations: 

Franchise Business Review 2023 award badge for Most Innovative Franchises Satisfaction Award, featuring blue background with white and red text and five stars.
    Franchise Business Review 2023 award badge for Most Profitable Franchises Satisfaction Award, featuring green background with white and red text and five stars.

    Rankings: 

    As a staffing industry leader and one of the top franchises in the U.S., Express scored numerous rankings this year.  

    These awards and rankings wouldn’t be possible without our Franchisees’ hard work and dedication to helping others succeed! Share your commendations for those who have played a part in elevating Express in the comments!  

    Work with Express 

    Job seekers, employers, and entrepreneurs have a place at Express. Visit the location nearest you to find your next role or learn how our workforce solutions can connect your company to top job candidates. To learn more about franchise opportunities, visit ExpressFranchising.com. Read more about our awards and recognition at ExpressPros.com.  

    Last Updated on October 27, 2025

    Jessica is a Content Marketing Specialist at Express Employment International creating content for employers, leaders, and about the workplace of today. She is an accomplished former social media professional and award-winning writer. When Jessica isn’t writing about key leadership characteristics or best workplace practices, she’s spending time with her dog and planning her next road trip.

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