MARCH 11, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Littleton, CO – March 11, 2026 – Payroll Vault has been recognized by Franchise Business Review as a 2026 Top Franchise for Women. Only 100 brands were named to the annual list of award winners.
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.
Franchise Business Review, a research firm that conducts independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only ratings of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes industry reports throughout the year that highlight research on the top franchises in specific sectors.
Payroll Vault was among 320 franchise brands, representing nearly 8,550 female franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research on the Top Franchises for Women. Payroll Vault’s franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including leadership, training & support, financial opportunity, and work/life balance.
"For women exploring the path to business ownership—whether full-time or part-time—franchising opens a world of real, achievable opportunity," said Michelle Rowan, president of Franchise Business Review. "But with a vast landscape of options out there, due diligence is everything. Before committing to any brand, women should take a close look at what current female franchisees are actually experiencing: the quality of training and support, work/life balance, earning potential, company culture, and the strength of leadership. This year's Top Franchises for Women list speaks for itself—88% of female owners say they enjoy operating their business, and 3 out of 4 would recommend their franchise to others. That kind of peer validation is invaluable when you're standing at the threshold of a major life decision."
We are honored to be recognized as a Top Franchise for Women,” said Tricia Petteys, CEO and Co-Founder of Payroll Vault. “At Payroll Vault, we believe franchising should create meaningful opportunities for people to build successful businesses while making a positive impact in their communities. We are proud to support so many talented women across our network who are doing exactly that.”
Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com to see the full list of the 2026 Top Franchises for Women.
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 (FBR) is a leading market research firm serving the franchise sector. FBR measures the satisfaction and engagement of franchisees and franchise employees and publishes various guides and reports for entrepreneurs considering an investment in a franchise business. Since 2005, FBR has surveyed hundreds of thousands of franchise owners and over 1,300 leading franchise companies. FBR publishes free and unbiased franchisee satisfaction research reports throughout the year online at http://www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com. To read our publications, visit https://franchisebusinessreview.com/page/publications/.
Media Contacts:
Payroll Vault
Callie Christiansen
Director of Marketing
callie.christiansen@payrollvault.com
Franchise Business Review
Mariah Morgan
Vice President of Marketing
603.501.1977
mariah@franchisebusinessreview.com