Payroll Vault charges a royalty fee of 6.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Payroll Vault franchise is approximately 6.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a $175/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Payroll Vault has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Payroll Vault franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Payroll Vault offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Payroll Vault currently operates 62 locations (2025 FDD) (61 franchised, 1 company-owned). The system grew by 12.7% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 6.0%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Payroll Vault is 11.3% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

The initial franchise agreement term for Payroll Vault is 5 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 25 years.

Payroll Vault's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 25 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Payroll Vault's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Payroll Vault provides 32 hours of initial training (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Payroll Vault does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.