Grassi Franchise Services
Grassi’s franchise accounting specialists bring decades of experience and industry insight to provide franchise businesses, multi-unit groups and portfolio owners with year-round accounting and advisory solutions that save time, control costs and minimize risk.
Overseeing your entire back-office function, our professionals deliver real-time financial insights that improve visibility and help you make more informed, strategic decisions across your franchise business, network or portfolio. Throughout your growth journey, we offer the structure and guidance needed to operate efficiently, strengthen performance and drive profitability.
Who We Serve
With experience across the entire franchise ecosystem, our advisors support franchisees, franchisors, restaurant groups and investors through every stage of the business lifecycle.
Franchisees
As a franchise owner, managing day-to-day financial operations while keeping your business running smoothly requires significant resources and expertise. We provide the franchise oversight and insights you need to enhance efficiency, maintain compliance and focus on growth.
Franchisee Services Include:
Franchise Accounting
Comprehensive management of your accounting, bookkeeping and reporting functions to streamline daily financial operations
Consolidated Reporting for Multi-Unit Groups
Real-time, centralized insights on financial data for any number of locations to benchmark and compare performance and guide data-driven business decisions
Delivery Service and Vendor Reconciliation
Detailed reconciliation to account for every dollar within your delivery services and vendor accounts
Sales Tax Filing
Timely preparation and filing of sales tax returns, leveraging data from payment systems and maintaining compliance with multi-state requirements
Complete Payroll Services
Streamlined payroll processing to simplify administrative work and support accurate, timely payments
Accounts Payable & Bill Pay
Management of accounts payable and bill-pay processing to maintain positive vendor relationships and consistent cash flow
How Grassi Supports Franchisees
“As a multi-unit franchisee owner/operator, we came to a crossroads in which we needed to decide how we were going to meet the increasing demands placed upon our office staff that came with increasing amounts of stores we built or acquired. We made the decision to go with Grassi to provide bookkeeping, payroll, and bill pay support for our existing office administrator, rather than add personnel to our office staff. We are very happy that made this choice and continue to be pleased with the support and quality of work being done by Grassi. I have direct communication with Diana and Laura when needed, and they have shown that they are more than willing to do whatever is needed to help me locate, define, and/or solve any issue. They are in communication with my office administrator on a daily basis and are on call as needed. I would recommend, and have recommended, their services to any multi-unit operator looking for financial and accounting assistance.”
– Todd Murrah, Wingstop multi-unit owner
Franchisors
Drive cost-effective, scalable growth with real-time financial visibility and stronger operational control. Our advisors help brand leaders maintain compliance, manage royalties and ad funds and implement standardized systems that improve transparency, efficiency and consistency across the franchise network.
Franchisor Services Include:
Franchisor Accounting & Oversight
Centralized accounting and oversight to improve accuracy, efficiency and control across all franchise locations
System-wide Financial Reporting
Standardized reporting that provides consistent, transparent insight across the franchise network and guides data-driven decisions
Royalty & Ad Fund Administration
Calculation, tracking and collection of royalty and ad-fund fees to maintain consistency and compliance
Franchise Development Advisory
Guidance for emerging franchisors in developing accounting systems, chart of accounts and reporting processes
Operational & Strategic Consulting
Actionable insights to identify unit- and system-wide opportunities for increasing efficiency, revenue and profitability
How Grassi Supports Franchisors
“We’ve been working with Grassi for our restaurant, and I can’t say enough about how great they are. From day one, they’ve been a game-changer for our business, ensuring everything runs smoothly and that we’re always on top of our finances. A special shoutout to Leanne, who we work with directly—she’s simply the best. Leanne’s expertise, attention to detail, and proactive approach have been invaluable. If you’re in the restaurant business and need a reliable accounting partner, I highly recommend Grassi!”
– Trevor Hewitt, Franchisor of Slice House Pizza
Restaurant Groups
In the restaurant industry, precision, consistency and speed are critical to sustaining profitability. Our advisors provide comprehensive back-office oversight, integrating accounting, payroll, and POS systems to improve accuracy, reduce administrative burden, and strengthen overall financial performance.
Restaurant Group Services Include:
Restaurant Accounting
Full-service accounting and bookkeeping services built around the unique operational and reporting needs of the restaurant industry
Financial Reporting
Consolidated monthly reports that deliver real-time visibility into profit margins, cash flow and prime costs for individual and multi-unit restaurants
System Integration & Operational Support
Seamless connection between accounting systems, POS platforms, vendor portals and inventory tools
Vendor Payment Management
End-to-end accounts payable and vendor reconciliations to protect margins and improve cash flow
Sales Tax Compliance
Preparation and submission of sales tax returns, using data from your POS or sales platform
Payroll & Employee Management
Efficient payroll solutions to pay staff accurately and on time, while reducing administrative effort
How Grassi Supports Restaurant Groups
“I’ve been incredibly impressed with Grassi. The bookkeeping is meticulous and accurate. The reports provided are timely, detailed, and customizable to our needs. We receive a thorough email every period highlighting any flags, which has saved me so much time. We had holes in our cash accounting that they flagged and helped us fix. They also have a highly experienced finance team that helped us with a project outside of our monthly bookkeeping.”
– Jeff M.
Private Equity
Grassi Franchise Services works closely with private equity firms investing in franchise companies to help grow, expand and enhance portfolio value. Our advisors provide the structure, visibility and strategic insight needed to optimize performance, mitigate risk and drive sustainable growth across your franchise investments.
Private Equity Services Include:
Tax Planning & Compliance
Proactive strategies for multi-state filings, sales-tax reporting, depreciation schedules and available credits and incentives
Audit & Accounting
GAAP and cash-basis financial statements, bookkeeping and accurate, timely reports that meet franchisor and investor requirements
Consolidated Portfolio Reporting
Quarterly and monthly reports, providing clear visibility into performance across all holdings
Sale-Ready Financials
Detailed, transaction-ready reporting packages that simplify preparation and streamline due diligence
Cash Flow & Operational Efficiency
Benchmarking and KPI analysis to identify opportunities, improve profitability and strengthen decision-making
Transaction & Advisory Support
Guidance on buy-side and sell-side due diligence, valuations and growth strategies to maximize returns
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