IFA and Paychex…Moving Forward Together

Let Paychex help your franchise work more efficiently by simplifying your payroll, HR, and benefits processes.

Customized service and innovative solutions – all designed to help you manage and grow your business.

The IFA Prefers Franchise Solutions Offered by Paychex

"Paychex continues to grow its roster of clients in the franchise sector because it is totally committed to learning how franchise brands operate. Paychex offers solutions beyond payroll that solve the unique challenges our members face in navigating the ever-changing landscape of workforce-related policies. We’re proud to continue our years-long relationship with Paychex as a preferred vendor and the ability for IFA members to receive discounts through this partnership.”

– Matt Haller, President & CEO, International Franchise Association

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Phoenix Brands Rises to Its HR Challenges with Help from Paychex


“When you’re a franchisor and literally responsible for thousands of people, I need someone in my corner that’s going to be able to help me with any kind of HR problem that comes up or any kind of question that a franchisee might have about one of their employees.”

Greg Longe
Chief Executive Officer
Phoenix Franchise Brands

 
 

Integrated HR, Benefits, and Payroll Services for Franchise Systems

We are dedicated to helping the franchise community make complex business processes simpler. That includes offering our best-in-class Paychex Flex® technology, which can help you implement and standardize HR systems, processes, and education across multiple locations.

Custom HR and Payroll Integrations

Connect your existing platform into Paychex Flex to easily share data across dozens of popular HR, productivity, and financial tools.

Integrated HR, Benefits, and Payroll Services for your Franchise

Payroll Processing


  • Flexible; payment options including Pay-On-Demand and real-time payments
  • Payroll tax calculations, payments, and filings
  • Mobile apps for you and your employees

HR Services


  • Employee handbooks
  • Paperless onboarding
  • Detailed job descriptions
  • HR administration

Business Insurance


  • Workers' compensation
  • Commercial property
  • Cyber liability

401(k) Integrated with Payroll


  • Ongoing fund management
  • Range of investment options
  • Trained service staff to help with; signup,setup, and ongoing plan support

What the Franchise Community is Saying About Working with Paychex

“Bringing Paychex on as a preferred provider is a natural fit for the IFA, since they are a longtime member with a focus on small-to medium-sized businesses. We’re certain Paychex has the right mix of national scale, franchise experience, and service quality that our members will love.”

Catherine Monson, CFE, IFA Board Chair

CEO and President, FASTSIGNS International

“Paychex got me all set up. It was seamless, no hassles … I spend no time on payroll. They do everything, so I can spend time on the details at my store like marketing. I always get a good rep on the phone (if I have questions). Price isn’t the biggest thing; it’s the service.” 

Scott Leafer, Subway franchise owner

Resources for your Franchise

Our webinars, articles, and videos contain best practices to help you handle franchise challenges.

Live and Recorded Webinars

View our webinars featuring many of today's leading experts in the payroll and HR industry.

Articles and Videos

Go in-depth with our dedicated franchise articles and videos.


Resources for your Franchise

Our webinars, articles, and videos contain best practices to help you handle franchise challenges.

View Franchise Resources

Solutions that Grow with You

If you’re a franchisee interested in working with Paychex, call today.

Call 844-846-7824
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