Accounting

Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: Not specified (Principals have 40+ years of industry experience).
• Headquarters Location: 736 Verona Dr, Melville, New York, 11747, United States.
• Ownership: Private.
• Key Executives: Barry Knepper, CPA (CEO); supported by Ken (Akiva) Manne, CPA; Monis Siddiqui, CPA; Muhammad Zubairy, CPA; Rizwan Ahmed, CPA.
• Number of Locations: Not specified; firm size is niche and boutique.
• Public Contact: Tel: 646-844-6796. No general email publicly listed.

Company Overview

The Franchise CPA is a boutique accounting firm exclusively serving the needs of franchisors and franchisees across all industries. The firm provides audit, royalty audit, and part-time CFO solutions designed to optimize compliance, cash flow, and financial transparency for franchise systems of any size. Its leadership brings deep operational and CFO experience in both franchisee and franchisor roles, directly informing its tailored, high-touch service model.

Services Offered

• Financial statement audits for franchisors and franchisees.
• Royalty audits to ensure accurate and timely franchise fee collection.
• Part-time CFO services for strategic planning, compliance, and financial management.
• Tax planning, advisory, and dispute representation with IRS and state agencies.

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Sole focus on franchise accounting, serving franchisors and franchisees in any vertical, including food, retail, and services.
• Key Benefits:
  • Delivers franchise-specific audits and royalty verifications to increase cash flow and ensure compliance.
  • Provides cost-effective solutions by offering part-time CFO expertise, which helps maximize profitability without the cost of a full-time executive.
  • Tailors financial reporting and strategies for the unique needs of franchise systems—improving operational oversight and executive decision-making.
• Franchise Expertise:
  • Experience auditing over 80 franchise brands.
  • Leadership with decades of franchise finance roles, including IPO management.
  • Client list includes notable franchise executives, area developers, and industry consultants, reflecting credibility and a franchise-centric track record.