Payroll Vault Named to Franchise Business Review’s 2026 Culture100 List

MAY 28, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Littleton, CO – May 28, 2026 – Payroll Vault was recently named to Franchise Business Review’s 2026 “Culture100” list. The list recognizes the top 100 franchise brands in its annual research on the Best Franchise Cultures.  

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 its rankings of top franchises on its website, as well as industry reports throughout the year that highlight research on the top franchises in specific sectors. 

Payroll Vault was among more than 330 franchise brands representing over 29,000 franchise owners that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research on the best franchise cultures. Franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems. The brands that were selected received the highest overall ratings based on 17 unique areas that contribute to a strong company culture, including leadership, core values, franchisee community, and engagement.

"Culture fit is one of the most critical, and most elusive, factors in a franchise investment decision," said Michelle Rowan, President of Franchise Business Review. "At Franchise Business Review, we survey thousands of current franchise owners to understand how they truly feel about the brand they've invested in. Our data measures the indicators that matter most to a thriving franchise culture: whether franchisees feel genuinely supported by their franchisor, and how effectively franchise teams and support staff collaborate to achieve shared goals. The brands recognized on this year's Culture100 list earned franchisee ratings that outpace the industry average by 20% to 50% across these key cultural dimensions. For anyone exploring franchise ownership, these are the brands worth knowing about first." 

"Being named to Franchise Business Review's Culture100 is a recognition we take to heart," said Tricia Petteys, CEO and Co-Founder of Payroll Vault. "Culture isn't something you build once. It's something you invest in every day through the relationships, support systems, and shared values that connect our franchisees, their teams, and the clients they serve. This honor reflects the commitment of every person across our network, and we are proud to be counted among the best franchise cultures in the country."

Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com to see the full list of the 2026 Best Franchise Cultures. 

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. 

Media Contacts: 

Payroll Vault  

Callie Christiansen  

Director of Marketing  

callie.christiansen@payrollvault.com 

Franchise Business Review 

Mariah Morgan 

VP of Marketing 

603.501.1977 

mariah@franchisebusinessreview.com