Franchise Accounting in Northern Virginia & DC
Running a franchise means balancing franchisor requirements, location performance, and your own financial clarity. Your accountant should understand all three.
Hollins & Hur is a small business CPA firm based in Manassas, VA, serving franchise owners across Northern Virginia and the DC area. We handle your bookkeeping, tax preparation, and franchisor-compliant reporting so you can focus on operations and growth.
Book a Free Discovery CallWho We Help
We work with established franchise owners such as:
Single-unit franchise owners
Multi-unit and multi-brand franchisees
Regional franchise operators
Food service and QSR franchises
Service-based franchises (cleaning, fitness, automotive)
Most of our franchise clients:
Common Financial Headaches for Franchise Owners
If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Managing one or more franchise locations leaves little time for spreadsheets and royalty reconciliations.
Royalty tracking is a mess.
You're not 100% sure your royalty calculations match what the franchisor expects.
No clear view of location profitability.
You know revenue is coming in—but not which locations are actually profitable after labor and overhead.
Multi-entity confusion.
You have separate LLCs for each location and the books are tangled at tax time.
Franchisor reporting stress.
You're scrambling to pull reports in the format your franchisor requires.
Payroll across locations.
Managing payroll for multiple locations with different staff is overwhelming.
Surprise tax bills.
Your prior accountant didn't understand franchise economics and missed key deductions.
How Hollins & Hur Helps Franchise Owners
From monthly bookkeeping to year-round tax planning, we provide the financial clarity you need to manage existing locations and plan for growth.
Monthly Bookkeeping for Franchises
We keep your books current and franchisor-compliant:
Tax Preparation for Franchise Owners
We handle both sides so there's no confusion between your locations:
Our goal: accurate, on-time returns with no April surprises.
Learn more about Tax PreparationYear-Round Tax Planning for Franchises
We don't just plug numbers into tax software once a year. We help you:
You don't need to know tax law—that's our job. You just need clear guidance so you can make decisions confidently.
Location-Level Clarity for Owners
You shouldn't have to guess:
"Which location is actually making money?"
"Can I afford to open another unit?"
"Why does revenue look good, but I feel cash-strapped?"
We help you answer those questions with:
How Our Process Works
We keep the process simple and respectful of your time.
20-Minute Call
We learn about your franchise, number of locations, and current pain points.
Systems & Books Review
We review your existing QuickBooks files, franchisor reports, and recent tax returns.
Cleanup (If Needed)
If your books are behind or messy, we quote a one-time cleanup project per location.
Ongoing Monthly Rhythm
We agree on deadlines aligned with your franchisor's reporting schedule.
Is Hollins & Hur the Right Fit for Your Franchise?
We're a good fit if:
We're probably not the right fit if:
Related Services for Franchise Owners
FAQ: Franchise Accounting
Do I have to be local to work with you?
No. We're based in Manassas, VA and serve franchise owners across Northern Virginia and the DC area. Most of our work is done virtually with secure tools.
Can you help if my books are behind or a mess?
Yes. That's very common with franchise owners juggling multiple locations. We'll review your situation and quote a one-time cleanup project so monthly bookkeeping can start from a solid baseline.
Do you also handle my personal tax return?
Yes. For most franchise owners, we handle both the business return(s) and the owner's personal return so everything is coordinated—including K-1s from multiple entities.
What software do you use?
Most clients use QuickBooks Online. If you're on a franchisor-required system, we'll work with exports and integrations to keep your books accurate.
Can you work with my franchisor's reporting requirements?
Yes. We understand that franchisors have specific reporting formats and deadlines. We'll ensure your books align with their requirements while also giving you the owner-level clarity you need.
Do you work with multi-unit franchise owners?
Absolutely. Multi-unit owners are a core part of our practice. We help consolidate reporting, track performance by location, and manage the complexity of multiple entities.
Do you require ongoing monthly services, or can you just do the tax return?
We prefer ongoing monthly bookkeeping for franchise clients because accurate books are the foundation of a good tax return and franchisor compliance. In some cases, we'll consider tax-only work if your books are already in excellent shape.
Ready to Talk About Your Franchise?
If you're ready to get out of spreadsheet chaos and guesswork, we'd love to hear about your franchise.
Book a Free 20-Minute CPA Call and we'll:
- Learn about your franchise and locations
- Review where your books and taxes stand today
- Outline a practical plan for franchisor compliance and owner clarity