Payroll Vault Franchise

Payroll Vault is a boutique-style local payroll service provider that designs payroll for small businesses.

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Payroll Vault Franchise Opportunity

A business to business service, Payroll Vault is a boutique-style full-service payroll company designed for small business. Payroll is ranked in the Top 3 Outsourced Business Services, and with over 90% of business in the small business category, we have found a niche to provide payroll and workforce management services for these companies with incomparable client service. An incredible opportunity for franchise business ownership in a growing sustained industry!

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Payroll Vault Owner Satisfaction Report

Only the brands that exceed FBR’s franchisee satisfaction benchmark are displayed on our website. Here’s how Payroll Vault franchise owners rated their franchise.

Highlights include:

  • 100% of franchisees “strongly agree” or “agree” that senior management encourages a strong team culture.
  • 98% of franchisees rate “innovation and creativity” above average, exceeding the industry benchmark by +39%.
  • 98% of franchisees are likely to recommend Payroll Vault to others.
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Payroll Vault
Franchise Owner Satisfaction Report
Review completed: September 2022
0-49 Below average
50-69 Average
70-100 Best
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  • Training & Support
  • Core Values
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  • Franchise Community
  • Leadership
  • Self-Evaluation

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Franchising with Payroll Vault

Business Model

Owner/operator or semi-absentee to start the business. Low overhead with minimal staffing. No brick and mortar build-out; office space preferred. The territory is 10,000 businesses in a contiguous geographic area that is zip code-driven and protected. You do not need to reside in your territory, but your business address must be in your territory. You can provide payroll services across the USA from your location as this is a relationship-type style of business and extremely scalable. 

Key Benefits
  • Low Capital Investment <$100K
  • 60-90 Day Start-up
  • Exceptional ROI
  • No Brick & Mortar Required
  • No Accounts Receivable
  • Non-Seasonal
  • No limitation on growth due to real estate (RE) constrictions
  • Service that transcends across all industries
  • Business to Business
  • Recurring Revenue (Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly)
  • Technology Resilient
  • Recession Resistant
  • Fully Remote Operating Systems

High Franchisee Satisfaction:

The brand remains a top low-cost franchise with high ratings for franchisee satisfaction, and innovation within all critical areas of franchise systems including training & support, operations, franchisor/franchisee relations, and financial opportunity.

A Growing Industry:

With 30M businesses and climbing in the US, small business development drives a rich and in-demand marketplace. The company has quickly emerged as the leading full-service payroll franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs.

Marketing Support

Comprehensive sales and marketing training will help you to actively engage with your local business community by networking to create relationships, become the local go-to expert for payroll services, and grow your business. Marketing materials, strategic campaigns, and social media are part of their program.

Training Programs

You begin with a three-day initial comprehensive onboarding training program at company Headquarters that will empower you to fulfill your entrepreneurial dreams. Their ongoing support and training model extends to support calls with the corporate office Team of experts, two annual conferences, a variety of continuing education programs in every division, and direct access to your peers.

Contact Information
  • Corporate Address: 1860 W. Littleton Blvd, Littleton CO 80120
  • Contact Name(s): Marilyn Manning
  • Contact Email: [email protected]
  • Website: https://www.payrollvault.com/franchise/
  • Phone #: 303-763-1829

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Payroll Vault Awards from Franchise Business Review

2023 Low-Cost
2023 Top Women
2023 Best in Category
2023 Top Franchise
2022 Most Innovative
2022 Rock Star
2022 Top Recession-Proof
2022 Top Low-Cost
2022 Top Women
2022 Top 200
2022 Best Culture
2021 Best Culture
2021 Rockstar
2021 Recession Proof
2021 Top Low Cost
2021 Top Women
2021 Top
2020 Best Culture
2020 Top Home-Based Franchise
2020 Franchise Rockstar
2020 Top Low Cost
2020 Top Women
2020 FBR Top
2019 Services
2019 FBR Womens
2019 FBR Low Cost
2019 FBR Top
2019 FBR Rockstar
2019 FBR Innovative

Payroll Vault Reviews & Testimonials

Actual owner reviews from our third party, independent surveys.

  • The Franchisor is a blessing and genuinely cares about us Franchisees. I see it every day.

    Sean, Single Unit Owner, Large Market (250,000 - 499,999 population)

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  • Growing any business is an investment of both time and money, this one provides value in return for that investment.

    Debra, Two Units, Large Market (250,000 - 499,999 population)

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  • I am very happy with my Payroll Vault Franchise, and the forward growth opportunity for my business. I think the ancillary vendor offerings and a robust and easy to use client-facing payroll software is critical for our success.

    Karen, Single Unit Owner, Large Market (250,000 - 499,999 population)

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    FSI

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Payroll Vault is a boutique-style local payroll service provider that designs payroll for small businesses.

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  • Min. Cash Required: $100,000
  • Net Worth Required: $250,000
  • Total Startup Investment: $38,875 - $63,385
  • Franchising Since: 2012
  • Franchise Units: 62

Available Markets

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AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY