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Accountants for franchisees — franchise fees, royalties and growth, with numbers you can trust

Running a franchise means your own business plus the franchisor’s requirements. We handle the accounts, tax and reporting — including fees and royalties — and help you benchmark and grow.

  • Fixed monthly fee
  • A named accountant
  • UK-wide, fully online

Everything you need

One team, one fixed fee

  • Accounts & Corporation Tax. Accounts and tax with franchise fees and royalties handled.
  • Bookkeeping Services. Income, royalties and costs tracked, franchisor-ready.
  • Management accounts & Virtual FD. Performance, benchmarking and forecasts to help you grow.
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Sound familiar?

The bits no one warns you about

Franchise finances have an extra layer: an initial fee, ongoing royalties and marketing levies, plus whatever reporting the franchisor demands — none of which a generalist accountant typically handles.

Without clear numbers, it’s hard to know if your unit is performing, how you compare to the network, or whether you can afford to expand.

  • Accounting for franchise fees and royalties
  • Marketing levies and ongoing franchisor charges
  • Reporting in the format the franchisor requires
  • Knowing how your unit compares to the network
  • Funding and cash flow to open the next unit
  • A general accountant who doesn’t know franchising
How we help

Everything handled, under one roof

A franchise is your own business, run to someone else’s model — which means franchise fees and ongoing royalties, the franchisor’s reporting requirements, and the usual accounts and tax all on top of running the unit.

We work with franchisees to handle the lot: accounting for franchise fees and royalties, your accounts and tax, reporting the franchisor expects, and the numbers you need to benchmark performance and open the next unit.

Is this you?

Who we work with

If any of these sound like you, you’re exactly who we set this up for. Not sure where you fit? A quick, free call will tell you.

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  • New and established franchisees
  • Single-unit franchise owners
  • Multi-unit and area franchisees
  • Food, retail and service franchises
  • Franchisees planning to expand
  • Anyone buying into a franchise
Why it pays

More money kept, less stress carried

Franchise finances handled

Initial fees, royalties and marketing levies accounted for correctly, so your numbers and tax are right.

Know how you’re performing

Reporting that shows how your unit is doing and how it compares — so you can act, not guess.

Built to expand

Forecasting and funding support so you know when you can afford the next unit.

Franchisor-ready reporting

Figures in the format your franchisor expects, on time, without the hassle.

Transparent pricing

Know the price before we start

A fixed monthly fee based on your number of units and reporting needs — agreed up front, with no hourly billing.

  • A fixed quote, agreed before any work
  • No hourly billing, no year-end surprises
  • Cancel any time — no long tie-ins

A fixed monthly fee,
tailored to you

Confirmed after a free, no-obligation quote.

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Why Provense

A team that does the work — and picks up the phone

Franchise specialists

Fees, royalties and franchisor reporting are familiar to us.

Growth-focused

Benchmarking and forecasting to help you expand profitably.

A named accountant

One person who knows your franchise — not a call centre.

Still deciding?

The honest answers to what you’re thinking

How much does an accountant cost for a franchise?

We agree a fixed monthly fee based on your unit (or units) and the reporting you need. For most franchisees the performance insight and tax efficiency outweigh it.

How are franchise fees and royalties treated?

The initial fee and ongoing royalties have specific tax treatment. We account for them correctly so your accounts and tax are right — something generalists often get wrong.

Can you handle multiple units?

Yes — we provide consolidated and per-unit reporting for multi-unit franchisees, so you see both the whole picture and each location.

I’m thinking of buying a franchise — can you advise?

Yes. We can review the numbers, model the returns and help you understand the financial commitment before you sign.

How it works

Getting started is easy

  1. 01

    Tell us about your franchise

    Your brand, unit(s) and what the franchisor requires.

  2. 02

    We handle the numbers

    Accounts, tax, royalties and reporting managed and benchmarked.

  3. 03

    You grow with confidence

    Clear performance, franchisor-ready figures, and a plan to expand.

FAQ

Franchises: your questions answered

Do franchisees need a specialist accountant?
Franchising adds layers — fees, royalties, marketing levies and franchisor reporting — that generalists often mishandle. A specialist keeps your tax right and helps you benchmark and grow.
How are franchise fees and royalties taxed?
The initial franchise fee and ongoing royalties have particular tax treatment. We account for them correctly so your accounts and Corporation Tax are accurate.
Can you handle multi-unit franchises?
Yes — we provide both consolidated and per-unit reporting, so multi-unit franchisees see the whole picture and each location.
How much does a franchise accountant cost?
It depends on the number of units and the reporting you need. We quote a fixed monthly fee up front.
Do you work with franchisees across the UK?
Yes — we’re fully online and work with franchisees throughout the UK.

Let’s take the tax off your plate

Book a free, no-obligation consultation and we’ll show you exactly how we can help — and what it would cost.