Payroll Vault offers franchisees the opportunity to operate a business that delivers accurate and reliable software-based payroll services including payroll check writing, payroll tax payment and reporting, and independent contractor check writing and reporting, for small, medium and large businesses (Payroll Services). The total investment necessary to begin operation of a franchise is from $49, 135 to $74, 254. This includes $42, 985 that must be paid to our affiliates or us.