Journey Payroll & HR

$JPHRF500 #501
CategoryFinancial Services
SubcategoryBusiness Financial Services
Locations11
Franchisee Count11
Franchise Fee$30,000
Item 7 Low$38,575
Item 7 Midpoint$60,475
Item 7 High$82,375
Royalty Fees5% of monthly Gross Revenue
Ad / Brand Fund2.3%
Sold Not Open0
ParentJourney Franchising LLC
Founded2010
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business15
Began Franchising2017
HQFort Collins, CO
Executives4
Main Phone(970) 568-8613
FDD IssuedApril 21, 2025
Last UpdatedJul 25, 2026
FDDs2025 · 2023 🔒
Franchisor

Journey Franchising LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Journey Payroll & HR Businesses that provide payroll processing, human resources, and related services to small and mid-sized businesses.

Journey Franchising LLC is a Colorado limited liability company formed in 2017, wholly owned by Kevin Welch, who serves as CEO. The company has several affiliates, including Journey Payroll, Inc. and Journey Software LLC.

Journey Franchising LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Journey Payroll & HR Businesses that provide payroll processing, human resources, and related services to small and mid-sized businesses.

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