Payroll Vault
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Beyond the filing
Everything else on this page is quoted from Payroll Vault's franchise disclosure document. This is not — it is measured off the open web, it is not verified by the franchisor, and it never affects the Factbook Score.
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Every figure on this page comes from Payroll Vault's own disclosure filings, source linked. Compare it against its category before any discovery call — and read the FDD with an attorney before signing anything.
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What it really costs
Every cost figure this brand's filing discloses — not just the headline range
| Expense | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $68,500 | $68,500 |
| Total initial investment | $77,000 | $140,010 |
Item 7 reports a total range, not a full line-item breakdown, in this brand's filing excerpt — the franchise fee is the only cost we can show separately today.
Costs more to open than 44% of business services franchises on this site with a disclosed Item 7 range (124 compared). Computed from total investment, not a figure from the filing itself.
Earnings disclosure
Does the franchisor share performance data? No
This brand's filing does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation. That's common — a large share of franchisors disclose nothing here — but it means you should ask for unit-level economics directly during discovery calls. Compare against business services brands that do disclose one.
Legal history
Openings, closures & reacquisitions
The numbers ranking sites don't show — straight from the brand's filings
Tell me when Payroll Vault files something new
Franchisors refile every year, and fees, investment ranges and closure counts move between filings. We'll email you when this brand's figures change — nothing else, and never a sales sequence.
Common questions
Answered from this brand's own FDD filing. Where the filing is silent, the question is left out rather than answered with a guess.
How much does a Payroll Vault franchise cost?
Payroll Vault's most recent Franchise Disclosure Document puts the total estimated initial investment at $77K–$140K. That is Item 7, which covers everything needed to open — the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, opening inventory and initial working capital. The initial franchise fee itself is $68,500, and is included in that range.
What royalty does Payroll Vault charge?
Payroll Vault charges a continuing royalty of 6% of gross sales, disclosed in Item 6. Royalties are charged on revenue, not profit, so they are owed whether or not the outlet is profitable.
How many Payroll Vault locations closed?
In its most recent reported year (2025), Payroll Vault opened 20, closed 12, terminated 6 franchised outlets, ending the year with 124. These counts come from Item 20, which every franchisor must file.
Does Payroll Vault give a protected territory?
No. Payroll Vault's Item 12 does not grant an exclusive or protected territory, which means the franchisor may place another outlet nearby.
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