Accounting Services for Franchise Owners
From royalty tracking and location-level visibility to consolidated reporting and forecasting, we help franchisees and franchisors gain control of their numbers.
Owning or operating multiple franchise locations is a juggling act. Each unit has its own revenue, staff, and expenses, but you also need centralized insight, royalty compliance, and a big-picture financial view to grow.
At Vistance Accounting, we specialize in working with franchise owners and operators across food service, fitness, retail, and service-based models. We help you simplify the books, manage growth, and make smarter decisions based on real numbers.
“We have multiple locations, but no clear financial picture.”
Sound familiar? If you’re constantly toggling between spreadsheets, chasing down location data, or unsure which stores are actually profitable, we can help.
We give you location-specific reporting, consolidated dashboards, and systems that make royalty tracking, payroll, and vendor payments painless. Whether you own two locations or twenty, we help your finances stay organized, scalable, and audit-ready.
Who We Work With
We support both franchisees and franchisors in industries like:
Quick service restaurants (QSR)
Fitness studios and health clubs
Childcare and education
Automotive services
Specialty retail
Cleaning and home services
Whether you operate 2 units or 50, we help you see the financial story behind each location and the business as a whole.
What You Get with Our Franchise Accounting Services
We build financial systems tailored to the operational complexity of franchise ownership. You’ll get:
- Location-level revenue and cost tracking.
- Centralized dashboards for multi-unit visibility.
- Royalty, marketing fund, and licensing fee tracking.
- Payroll and staff cost breakdowns by unit.
- Consolidated financial statements for lenders or investors.
- Forecasting tools for expansion and reinvestment.
- HST, GST, and corporate tax compliance.
We also support R&D tracking and SR&ED claims if you’re developing custom systems, processes, or training to support your business.
Why Firms Trust Vistance
We understand the blend of time, billing, creativity, and compliance that defines successful architecture and engineering businesses.
We track time and labour properly.
We integrate time tracking into your accounting system to reflect the true cost of staff and contractors.
We allocate overhead with intention.
Whether it’s square footage, hours, or fees, we apply consistent rules for spreading overhead across projects.
We clarify project profitability.
Know exactly what you made on every project and why.
We support R&D and SR&ED.
If you’re innovating workflows or investing in internal systems, we help capitalize that R&D and support SR&ED submissions.
We handle compliance and filings.
From taxes to payroll, we keep your obligations in order while you focus on design and delivery.
Let’s Talk
If your franchise financials feel disjointed, unclear, or overwhelming, we can help. Let’s build a system that works for every unit, and you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have more questions? Here are some frequently asked questions Franchise Business Owners ask us.
Do you support multi-location reporting?
Yes. We build custom reporting that shows both individual store performance and consolidated metrics.
Can you track royalties and franchise fees?
Absolutely. We ensure consistent tracking of royalties, ad fund contributions, and licensing costs across all locations.
Do you integrate with POS systems or payroll platforms?
Yes. We can work with systems like Square, Clover, ADP, or any franchise-mandated tools.
Do you handle corporate tax and GST/HST filings?
Yes. We manage tax compliance for individual units and the business overall.
Can you help us plan for opening new locations?
Yes. We build forecasts and cash flow models to support expansion and capital planning.
