ADP
Enterprise-grade payroll, tax, and HR services for larger and multi-entity franchise systems.
Regions: US, Canada, International
ADP is the incumbent in payroll services and the default once an organization outgrows small-business tools. Pricing is quote-based rather than published; independent estimates put a ten-employee business on biweekly payroll in the range of $200 to $350 or more per month depending on plan and add-ons, which is meaningfully above Gusto for comparable headcount. What you buy at that price is depth: multi-entity and multi-EIN support, established handling of complex state and local tax situations, dedicated service, and HR advisory layers a growing franchise system eventually needs. For a single-studio franchisee, ADP is usually more machinery than the situation calls for. For a franchisor running corporate locations across several states, or a multi-unit owner with separate entities per location, that same machinery is the reason to choose it. Get the quote in writing and confirm exactly which modules it includes.
Reviewed by Miles Sutherland, Vendors & Equipment Editor
At a glance
- Service type
- Payroll & benefits
- Pricing from
- Quote-based; ~$200–$350+/mo estimated for 10 employees biweekly
Capabilities
Why it stands out
Multi-entity and multi-EIN support with established handling of complex state and local tax situations
Best for
Franchisors with corporate locations across states, and multi-unit owners running a separate entity per location
Key features
Compared with
Alternatives to ADP
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