Accounting

Company Overview

Plante Moran is one of the nation’s largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms, offering audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management services with over a century of experience. The firm maintains a dedicated franchise industry practice serving over 180 franchise clients, providing tailored financial guidance, operational insights, and strategic support to franchisors and franchisees across multiple sectors.

Services Offered

• Comprehensive audit and assurance services for franchise entities
• Tax planning, compliance, and consulting with franchise-specific expertise
• Outsourced accounting and finance solutions, including royalty and fee management
• Strategic business consulting, including financial reporting design, profitability optimization, and operational improvement specifically for franchise systems

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Deep experience in QSR, food \& beverage, health \& beauty, retail, education, lodging, and multi-unit business services; extensive focus on franchise organizations of all sizes.
• Key Benefits: Enhances franchise financial performance and operational efficiency, streamlines and customizes accounting for multi-unit networks, and provides industry-leading advice from Certified Franchise Executives (CFEs).
• Franchise Expertise: Serves more than 180 franchise brands; active membership in International Franchise Association and franchise industry networks; recognized by Entrepreneur as a top franchise supplier; offers franchise-specific whitepapers and educational resources.