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Express Awards 29 Franchises Across the US and Canada

  • by Jessica Burns
  • Published Date: July 22, 2026
  • Modified Date: Sept. 18, 2026
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Express Employment Professionals has awarded 29 franchises so far this year, including 27 new Franchisees! These local leaders are committed to making a difference in their communities by matching local businesses with qualified job candidates.

  • Abeer Marogi—Moreno Valley, CA
  • Aimee & Aaron Thorn—Mayfield, KY
  • AJ Maestas and Andrea Joseph—Austin (Southwest), TX
  • Brandon Paulick—Waukesha, WI 
  • Freddy Hernandez—Chicago (Northwest), IL
  • Ines Carrosso and Malva Carrosso-Andreou—Pasco-Hernando, FL
  • Jeff Meinen—Sheboygan, WI
  • John Calabrese Jr.—Syracuse, NY
  • Kalpana Upmanyu—Stockton, CA
  • Katie Caldwell—Union, MO 
  • Kristofer Cook—Irving (North), TX
  • Liz Heuerman and Jessica Lemke—Bowling Green, Toledo, and Toledo (North), OH
  • Lucas Lentsch—Huntington, IN
  • Matt Jones—Richmond Hill, ON
  • Matthew Clarke—Raleigh (South), NC
  • Melissa Speaker—Pensacola, FL
  • Natalie Novosel—Cottonwood Heights, UT
  • Nauman Nandwani and Shamsu & Alisha Rupani—Mississauga (North), ON
  • Nou Vang—Chico and Oroville, CA
  • Rick Murphy—Eugene, OR
  • Ron & Karrie Miller—Bloomfield, NJ
  • Rudy Basu—Dublin, CA
  • Scott & Emily Makinson—Anderson-Muncie, IN
  • Scott Dick—New Albany, IN 
  • Seth Landry—Monroe, LA
  • Shiva Ravi—Columbus (West), OH
  • Susan & Duane Neel—Irving, TX

Celebrate with us on LinkedIn as we welcome these new Franchisees to the Express family.

Join the Express Family of Franchisees 

When you become a Franchisee with Express, you experience the freedom of owning and operating a local business backed by more than 40 years of expertise from our international headquarters. With a lower—than—average initial investment, our Franchisees can achieve outstanding sales results and make a meaningful impact in the community. 

Learn more about available territories and resale opportunities by visiting ExpressFranchising.com or contacting us. Find the Express location nearest you at ExpressPros.com. 

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Jessica Burns is the Senior Content Marketing Specialist at Express Employment International with nearly a decade of content strategy, digital marketing, and storytelling experience. Her passion is creating content focused on professional development, workplace trends, and leadership, helping readers understand challenges and opportunities shaping the workforce. An award-winning writer, she enjoys turning complex topics into practical, engaging content that inspires. 

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