Your Preferred Bookkeeping Solution for Five Star Franchising

Accurate books. Consistent reporting. Monthly support.

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Welcome to Franchise Resource

As a preferred bookkeeping provider, Franchise Resource offers expert franchise bookkeeping services with preferred pricing for Five Star Franchising brands.

Between managing day-to-day operations, franchise requirements, payroll, and growth, your bookkeeping should be one less thing to worry about. We help franchise owners stay organized, compliant, and financially informed with accounting systems built specifically for franchise businesses.

Kelli Franchise Resource

Core Bookkeeping Services

Financial Reporting

Financial Management

  • Monthly bookkeeping

  • Monthly financial reporting

  • Monthly journal entries

  • Balance sheet reconciliations

  • Bank & credit card reconciliations

  • Clean, audit-ready financials

Account Reconciliation

Franchise-Specific Accounting

  • Franchise royalty tracking & reporting

  • Franchise-specific chart of accounts setup

  • QuickBooks Online setup & management

  • Compliance-focused reporting

Ongoing Monthly Support

Dedicated Monthly Support

  • Dedicated Client Services Associate

  • Monthly video review calls

  • Year-round financial support

  • Profitability & operational reporting

  • Financial clarity & performance insights

Know where your business stands every month.

No more scrambling at tax time, second-guessing reports, or trying to piece together numbers from multiple systems.

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Additional Financial Services

  • CFO Services

    Strategic financial guidance for franchise owners who need more than monthly bookkeeping. Our CFO support helps you better understand cash flow, profitability, budgeting, and long-term financial planning so you can make informed business decisions with confidence.

  • Financial Consulting

    Need help navigating operational challenges, improving financial processes, or understanding business performance? We provide practical financial consulting tailored to franchise operations and growth goals.

  • Growth Planning

    Growth Planning

    As your franchise grows, your financial systems need to grow with it. We help create scalable reporting structures, financial processes, and operational visibility that support expansion without added complexity.

  • Payroll Guidance

    Payroll can quickly become time-consuming and complicated for franchise businesses. We work with trusted payroll partners to help streamline payroll processing, employee management, and reporting support.

  • Tax Prep Guidance

    We collaborate with experienced tax professionals who understand franchise businesses and can assist with business tax preparation, filings, and year-end coordination.

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REAL FRANCHISE EXPERIENCE

The team behind the numbers

For over 20 years, we’ve worked inside franchise systems, owned franchises, and supported owners at every stage. We understand the franchise model from every angle and what it takes and why it matters, to keep financials accurate, consistent and scalable.

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Our trusted partners provide the tools, services, and expertise franchisees need to streamline operations and focus on growth.

Trusted Partners for Franchise Success

  • ADP

    HR & Payroll

    ADP provides industry-leading HR and payroll solutions that help businesses simplify workforce management, payroll, benefits, and compliance.

  • Gusto

    HR & Payroll

    Gusto is an all-in-one payroll, HR, and benefits platform that helps growing businesses streamline payroll, onboarding, compliance, and employee management across multiple locations.

  • Franchise Processing

    Payment Processing

    Franchise Processing provides payment processing and POS solutions for franchise and multi-location businesses, offering transparent pricing, dedicated support, and flexible month-to-month service without hidden fees or long-term contracts.

  • Avior

    Tax & Accounting

    Professional tax, accounting, and business advisory services designed to help individuals and small businesses stay organized, minimize tax liabilities, and build stronger financial strategies with confidence.

  • Creative Planning

    Wealth Management

    Creative Planning offers integrated wealth management, financial planning, investment strategy, tax planning, and business advisory services designed to help individuals, families, and business owners achieve long-term financial success.

  • Ascend Technology Group

    Technology & IT Services

    Ascend Technology Group delivers managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and technology support services designed to help businesses improve security, increase efficiency, and keep operations running smoothly.

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  • "They are truly the best in the business!"

    They are professional, reliable, and truly a pleasure to work with. They are truly the best in the business! Their attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and in-depth understanding of my business make me feel confident that my finances are in good hands. Thank you for your excellent work!

    ★★★★★

    - Bill Morris

    Franchise Owner | Smash My Trash & Gameday Men’s Health

  • "They are one the most highly respected vendors in their field."

    ADP has been partnering with Franchise Resource for the better part of a decade. In the franchise world they are one the most highly respected vendors in their field. I would and do highly recommend any small business especially in the franchise space to explore working with Franchise Resource.

    ★★★★★

    - Ted Benedict

    Vendor Partner | APD, Director of Franchise Relationships

  • "FR has helped me expand my business faster and more efficiently."

    I have been with Franchise Resource for four years, and they have helped me expand my business faster and more efficiently. The personal touch and monthly phone calls to make sure my books are accurate have made my experience with them a wonderful one.

    ★★★★★

    - Corey Cain

    Franchise Owner | Smash My Trash

  • "Once I handed bookkeeping off, it was a huge stress relief!"

    Having had done my own bookkeeping for awhile, once I handed that off to someone, it was a huge gift to have those days and hours available to build the business.. and such a huge stressor relieved!

    ★★★★★

    - Michelle Moldowan

    Franchisor | Gotcha Covered, Franchise Business Coach

  • "My statements are done not only timely, but absolutely perfectly."

    Communication with the team is spectacular. I love how my statements are done not only timely, but absolutely perfectly. They give me such a great window into how every dollar is spent on both the medical entity and the managed service organization. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    - Jeff Selik

    Franchise Owner | Gameday Men’s Health

  • "Reports are custom to what we need!"

    Great monthly communication, reports custom to what we need, and always ready to answer questions.

    ★★★★★

    - Heather Johnson

    Franchisee | Gameday Men’s Health, Franchise Administrator

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Bookkeeping is more than categorizing transactions. As a franchise owner, you also need accurate financial reporting, royalty tracking, franchise-specific chart of accounts, and financials that align with your brand’s requirements. We take care of the day-to-day bookkeeping while providing organized, reliable financial reporting that helps you stay compliant, make confident business decisions, and focus on growing your franchise.

  • A bookkeeper keeps your financial records accurate, organized, and up to date. At Franchise Resource, that includes managing your monthly bookkeeping, reconciling bank and credit card accounts, preparing financial reports, tracking franchise royalties, and helping you understand your numbers so you can make confident business decisions.

  • We don’t just understand bookkeeping. We understand franchises. Our team specializes in franchise accounting, with standardized bookkeeping systems, franchise-specific reporting, royalty tracking, and financial processes designed to support both franchise owners and franchisors.

    Combined with a dedicated Client Services Associate and monthly financial reviews, you gain a trusted financial partner, not just a bookkeeper.

  • Franchise bookkeeping often involves additional reporting requirements, royalty tracking, standardized financial structures, and system-wide consistency across locations.

    Franchise businesses also frequently operate within franchisor guidelines and reporting expectations that require more specialized financial organization.

  • Bookkeeping pricing varies based on factors like transaction volume, number of accounts, reporting needs, and business complexity. We typically provide customized monthly pricing after learning more about your business and bookkeeping requirements during a discovery call.

  • You’ll work with a dedicated, in-house team based in Omaha, Nebraska that specializes in franchise bookkeeping. We don’t outsource your books, which means you’ll always know who’s managing your financials and have direct access to a team that understands your business.

    You’ll have a dedicated Client Services Associate who keeps your bookkeeping on track each month, provides accurate financial reports, schedules regular review calls, and is available to answer questions along the way.

    Our goal is simple: give you clear financials, dependable support, and more time to focus on growing your franchise.

REAL FRANCHISE EXPERIENCE

Ready for Financial Clarity?

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Partnered with Franchise Brands Across the U.S.

We work alongside franchisors to support franchisees with standardized bookkeeping processes, consistent reporting, and scalable financial systems designed for growing brands.

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