Accounting

Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 1998 (PwC brand formed by merger of Price Waterhouse and Coopers \& Lybrand)
• Headquarters Location: New York, NY, USA
• Ownership: Private partnership; US member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee
• Key Executives: Paul Griggs (US Senior Partner)
• Number of Locations: Over 70 US offices; serves clients in 158 countries globally
• Public Contact: General US Contact: Phone: +1 646-471-4000; Website contact form available

Company Overview

PwC is a leading professional services firm providing audit, assurance, tax, and consulting services to businesses of all sizes, including franchise systems. The company leverages deep expertise and proven methodologies to help clients stay compliant, optimize financial performance, and innovate in a rapidly changing business landscape, with a focus on bringing organizations to the forefront of their industries.

Services Offered

• Audit and assurance, including financial statement audits tailored to multi-location franchise operations
• Tax planning and compliance, with specialists in franchise tax and multi-jurisdictional filings
• Business consulting on technology modernization, ERP solutions, and operational efficiency for franchisees and franchisors
• Advisory services covering M\&A, restructuring, and risk management relevant to franchised businesses

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: PwC serves a wide range of industries, including consumer products, retail, foodservice, hospitality, technology, and healthcare, and brings tailored solutions to franchise systems in each sector.
• Key Benefits:
  • Provides franchise-specific tax compliance and planning, ensuring accuracy across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Delivers scalable technology and financial solutions for growth and operational efficiency.
  • Offers robust audit and assurance functions to strengthen trust among franchise stakeholders.
• Franchise Expertise: PwC is recognized as a top accounting firm for franchise clients, noted for its experience with audit, tax, and consulting for franchisors and multi-unit operators. Case studies highlight work with large enterprises managing complex, multi-location transitions and ERP implementations.