DirectBuy vs Payroll Vault Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of DirectBuy vs Payroll Vault including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
DirectBuy Franchise
Payroll Vault Franchise
Investment $359,000 - $904,000$49,135 - $65,769
Franchise Fee $75,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 22%6%
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19712008
Year Franchised 19722012
Term Of Agreement 12 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 12 years5 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
DirectBuy Franchise
Payroll Vault Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills

    • Accounting/Business background is helpful but not necessary.


    Financing Options
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    Payroll Vault Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    Payroll Vault Franchise
    Training At regional meetings

    3-4 day Owners training program at our headquarters in Greenwood Village, Colorado. 5-day Sales & Marketing Training program at our headquarters in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Payroll Processing Training program is an ongoing training for 6 months to one year. *You will learn the operational and administrative elements of the business. *The experience takes place in a combination of classroom and field environments. *We also offer a variety of ongoing web training sessions throughout the year.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations

    You're in business for yourself, but not by yourself. We are here for you every step of the way. You will be able to contact our support staff via email and phone to ask questions or to discuss business issues. Building a great business in the payroll industry couldn't be easier.
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media-
    Operations 1% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 9 - 12

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		This franchise opportunity is “doors open” M-F type of business. There are 2 primary job functions in this business, they are Business Development and Payroll Processing.

    Expansion Plans
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    Payroll Vault Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About DirectBuy

    James L. Gagan founded UCC TotalHome in 1971 and began franchising the following year. Based in Merrillville, Indiana, the private company has over 90 locations throughout North America. DirectBuy began with a vision. It was a vision of liberating consumers from the high cost of retail buying; of allowing consumers to buy goods for their homes at manufacturer direct prices plus freight, handling and sales tax; of restoring to families the opportunity to buy the things they need and want at prices they could afford. That was over three decades ago. Today, the vision has materialized into an exceptional opportunity for DirectBuy franchise owners. We provide a proven, replicable system that allows them to realize the results and rewards of their business quickly. DirectBuy is the largest, most successful business of its kind in North America. For homeowners, remodelers and families in general, our centers are a very significant channel of alternative purchasing in North America.

    About Payroll Vault

    Payroll Vault provides a successful business model delivering tailored payroll services to the vast number of small and medium sized businesses. Business owners are faced with payroll related regulations, legislation, non-compliance issues, fees and fines. Now more than ever, these business owners need help and are looking for solutions.  

    The nation’s fasting growing payroll franchise, Payroll Vault has mastered the art of running a successful payroll business, and is leading the way in a $13 billion market opportunity. With over 35 years of industry experience, our support team will provide the training, and ongoing day-to-day support necessary for success.

    We're looking for people ready to capitalize on the opportunity to be a highly successful entrepreneur and the chance to work with other successful business owners in their community, helping them with their payroll needs and keeping them focused on their business. 

    If that's you, get in touch with us to help you get started on your Payroll Vault opportunity.

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