JANUARY 20, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Littleton, CO – January 20, 2026 – Payroll Vault has been named a 2026 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review, an honor based entirely on feedback from the people who know the business best: its franchise owners. Franchise Business Review’s annual Franchisee Satisfaction Awards recognize franchise systems that deliver a strong, consistent experience across support, leadership, and financial opportunity.
For more than 20 years, Franchise Business Review has identified the top franchise opportunities in North America using independent, third-party research. The complete list of 2026 Top Franchises is available at https://franchisebusinessreview.com/lists/top-200-franchises/.
Payroll Vault is a national payroll and HR solutions firm purpose-built for small and mid-sized businesses. With more than 60 locations across the United States, Payroll Vault delivers end-to-end payroll, tax, HR, and compliance services, differentiated by personalized support, deep regulatory expertise, and a franchise-based model that keeps service local and responsive.
Unlike awards based on brand awareness or application fees, Franchise Business Review’s rankings are determined solely by franchisee satisfaction and system performance. The firm surveys franchise owners directly and evaluates results using standardized benchmarks to ensure credibility and comparability across brands.
Payroll Vault was one of more than 330 franchise brands representing over 26,000 franchise owners that participated in Franchise Business Review’s 2026 research. Franchisees evaluated their experience across 33 core benchmarks, including training and support, operations, franchisor-franchisee relations, leadership, culture, and financial opportunity.
“Franchisee satisfaction is one of the most reliable indicators of long-term franchise performance,” said Michelle Rowan, president of Franchise Business Review. “This year’s Top Franchise winners significantly outperformed industry averages, demonstrating strength in the areas that matter most to franchise owners: leadership, support, innovation, culture, and financial opportunity. These brands are not just growing, they are building healthy, resilient systems.”
“Being recognized as a 2026 Top Franchise is especially meaningful because it’s based on direct feedback from our franchise owners,” said Tricia Petteys, CEO and Co-Founder of Payroll Vault. “Our franchisees are the foundation of our success, and this award validates the collaborative culture, operational support, and long-term partnership we work hard to provide across our network.”
To view the full list of 2026 Top Franchises, visit https://www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com.
About Payroll Vault Franchising
Payroll and Workforce Management services are growing requirements for small businesses. Payroll Vault Franchising offers the opportunity to own a boutique-style full-service payroll company supported by a team of experts and a nationally recognized brand. Franchisees are trained in business best practices and provided systems and strategies to operate a payroll business in an increasingly in-demand industry. From the 2012 franchise launch, Payroll Vault Franchising has rapidly grown due to exemplary client service and is an industry leader receiving many accolades and awards nationally. For more information, visit PayrollVault.com/Franchise.
About Franchise Business Review
Franchise Business Review is a leading market research firm serving the franchise industry. The company conducts independent surveys measuring franchisee satisfaction and employee engagement and publishes guides and reports for entrepreneurs evaluating franchise ownership. Since 2005, Franchise Business Review has surveyed hundreds of thousands of franchise owners across more than 1,300 franchise brands. Its research and reports are available free to the public at https://www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com.
Media Contacts
Payroll Vault
Callie Christiansen
Director of Marketing
callie.christiansen@payrollvault.com
Franchise Business Review
Mariah Morgan
VP of Marketing
mariah@franchisebusinessreview.com