Accounting

Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 1924
• Headquarters Location: Southfield, Michigan
• Ownership: Private
• Key Executives: Jason Drake (Managing Partner)
• Number of Locations: 23+ offices; 3,800+ staff
• Public Contact: Phone: 248-352-2500; Contact form available on website

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.