Franchising
Bookkeeping, accounts and tax for franchise owners, with franchise fees, royalties and franchisor reporting handled properly.
Who it's for
- New franchisees
- Multi-site franchise owners
- Food, retail and service franchises
- Franchisors growing a network
What's included
- Business plan and cash-flow forecasts for funding
- Initial franchise fee treated correctly for tax
- Royalty and marketing fees recorded each month
- Franchisor reporting packs prepared
- VAT, payroll and year-end accounts
- Profit tracked for each site
Good to know
- Initial fee
- Usually spread over the franchise term rather than claimed all at once
- Royalties
- Ongoing royalty and marketing fees are normally allowable business costs
- VAT
- Franchise fees usually include VAT you can reclaim if you're registered
- Monthly
- Many franchisors ask for sales and royalty reports every month
Ask for your franchisor's reporting requirements before you open, and set up your bookkeeping to match from day one.
Worth knowing
Common questions
Yes. We can review the franchisor's figures, build a cash-flow forecast and prepare projections a lender will want to see.
The upfront fee is usually treated as a long-term cost and spread over the franchise term rather than claimed all at once. Ongoing royalties are normally deductible as you pay them.
Many franchisors require it, and it can be more tax-efficient once profits grow. We check your franchise agreement and your figures.
Any sector, including food, retail, cleaning, care, fitness and other service franchises.
General information only, not personal advice. Correct as of October 2026.
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