Franchise Accounting & Financial Blog

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September 25, 2026

Month-End Close Checklist: Accounting Steps for an Accurate Close

Use this month-end close checklist to reconcile accounts, review balances, record adjustments, and prepare accurate financial reports on schedule.

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Accounting & Bookkeeping

September 22, 2026

Bookkeeping vs Accounting: What's the Difference?

Compare bookkeeping vs accounting, including responsibilities, reports, costs, and when your business may need a bookkeeper, accountant, or both.

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Business Advisory Services

September 18, 2026

Restaurant Prime Cost: Formula, Percentage & How to Improve It

Learn the restaurant prime cost formula, how to calculate prime cost percentage, what costs to include, and how to improve profitability.

Restaurant owner and financial consultant reviewing cash flow reports and financial data inside a modern restaurant.

Business Advisory Services

September 14, 2026

Restaurant Cash Flow: How to Manage, Forecast & Improve It in 2026

Learn how restaurant cash flow works, how to forecast inflows and expenses, avoid cash shortages, and improve liquidity across one or multiple locations.

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Franchise Solutions

September 12, 2026

Cleaning Franchise Accounting: A Practical Guide for Owners

Learn how to track labor, royalties, supplies, cash flow, and unit profitability with a practical accounting system for your cleaning franchise.

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Franchise Solutions

September 9, 2026

How Profitable Is a Cleaning Franchise? Costs, Margins and KPIs

Learn what affects cleaning franchise profitability, including labor, pricing, fees, cash flow, margins, and ways to improve your return.

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Franchise Solutions

September 4, 2026

Franchise Due Diligence Checklist: Financial Review Before You Buy in 2026

Use this franchise due diligence checklist to assess startup costs, FDD financial data, cash flow, risks, and potential returns before investing.

Two cleaning franchise professionals reviewing startup costs beside cleaning equipment outside a commercial building.

Business Advisory Services

August 31, 2026

Cleaning Franchise Startup Costs: Fees, Equipment and Cash

Plan for cleaning franchise startup costs, including the franchise fee, equipment, insurance, payroll, working capital, royalties, and break-even.

Woman reviewing franchise financial reports outside a café, with charts illustrating franchise growth, operating costs, and unit economics.

Franchise Solutions

August 28, 2026

2026 U.S. Franchise Financial Benchmarks and Unit Economics

Explore 2026 U.S. franchise benchmarks for growth, fees, restaurant costs, margins, and unit economics to support planning and performance reviews.

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