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Jackson Hewitt Tax Service vs PAYROLL VAULT

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Jackson Hewitt Tax Service and PAYROLL VAULT are financial services franchises. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service requires an investment of $96K – $128K while PAYROLL VAULT requires $77K – $112K. In terms of revenue, PAYROLL VAULT reports higher average unit revenue at $282K. On SBA loan performance, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service has a lower charge-off rate (4.9%) compared to PAYROLL VAULT (7.7%). FranchiseVerdict rates Jackson Hewitt Tax Service B (Above average) and PAYROLL VAULT A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$96K – $128K
$77K – $112K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$69K
Royalty Rate
3.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$115K
$282K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
4.9% (164 loans)
7.7% (13 loans)
Total Units
5,287
55
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1986
2012
FDD Year
2023
2025