The key issues
A forecast that is yours
The forecasts provided by a network are a basis, not a guarantee: compare them with your location, your actual costs and your pay before committing. Once your company is registered, we track the gaps between forecast and actual figures with you.
Entry fee and royalties
Their accounting and tax treatment, and their weight in your margin.
Two reports, one set of accounts
The network’s reporting and your own management needs, from the same reliable accounts.
Structuring growth
Second unit, holding, financing: options to compare before committing.
Your goals, our answers
“I am opening my unit”
From your company’s registration: entry fee, works, start-up VAT and accounting organisation compatible with the network’s tools.
“I want to convince my bank”
On request, as an additional service: forecast, financing plan, personal contribution, guarantees; we prepare a sound, consistent file.
“I am opening my second unit”
Dedicated company or secondary establishment, holding, financing: on request, we compare the options before you commit.
The forecasts, cash-flow plans, dashboards, simulations, studies and analyses mentioned above are additional engagements, à la carte. Each one is quoted in advance, at the frequency you choose.
Are you a franchisor or network manager?
Your franchisees need an accountant who understands your network’s model and produces reliable reporting on time. We can support your franchisees, with exchanges in English for international networks.
Estimate your budget now, for your situation: estimate my budget
Frequently asked questions
How should I analyse the pre-contract disclosure document?
This document, given before signing, presents notably the network, its state and development prospects, and the franchisor’s accounts. It should be studied before signing, with your lawyer.
How are the entry fee and royalties treated?
The entry fee is generally recorded as an asset or an expense depending on what it pays for; royalties are operating expenses.
Should I set up one company per unit?
It depends on your plans, financing and risk management. We compare the options with you on request.
Can a franchisee’s accountant work with the network’s tools and reporting formats?
Whenever possible: we adapt to the reporting formats and tools required by your network, from the same reliable accounts.
Can a franchisee work with an English-speaking accountant in France?
Yes, for franchisees and international networks; statutory filings remain in French.
Franchisee: does your accountant in France follow your accounts, the network’s reporting and your pay?
Yes. The accounting and tax engagement covers the annual accounts, tax return and VAT of your franchised company, including the treatment of the entry fee and royalties; payroll and the reporting required by the network are added à la carte. Forecasts, dashboards and growth projects (a second unit, a holding company) are offered on request and priced in advance, taking into account your pay as a director. Your unit stays yours, run with your own figures. In 2 minutes, your meeting is booked; in 5 more minutes, your fee estimate is shown. Get my free meeting and quote
Franchisee already working with an accountant in France: how do you join us?
It is simple: you send your termination letter to your previous firm (we give you an example to adapt), and we organise the handover of your file with them, in line with professional rules. We plan the handover around your network’s reporting calendar. See the steps to change accountant
The forecasts, cash-flow plans, dashboards, simulations, studies and analyses mentioned above are additional engagements, à la carte. Each one is quoted in advance, at the frequency you choose.