Franchise Accounting Service

Your Franchise Finances, Structured and Clear Every Month

When your numbers are accurate, formatted correctly, and delivered on schedule, you spend less time chasing figures and more time running your operation. That's the practical difference Rivmark's franchise accounting service is built around.

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What This Service Delivers

What You Can Expect Each Month

Franchise Accounting from Rivmark means monthly reports that land in your inbox already formatted to your franchisor's expectations — covering royalty obligations, marketing fund contributions, and unit-level profit and loss. You stop reconciling figures manually. Your reports arrive ready to act on.

Royalties tracked precisely

Every royalty payment and marketing fund contribution captured accurately, period by period, with clean records you can reference at any time.

FDD-aligned reporting

Monthly reports formatted to align with franchise disclosure document standards — no manual reformatting before submission to your franchisor.

Unit-level P&L each month

A clear profit and loss statement for your location — structured so you can read the financial health of your unit at a glance, not after an hour of work.

The Challenge Many Operators Face

Standard Accounting Doesn't Fit Franchise Operations

Franchise finances aren't structured like a typical small business. Royalty calculations, marketing fund obligations, and compliance reporting requirements create a layer of complexity that generalist bookkeeping software and general-practice accountants weren't built to handle cleanly.

The result, for many operators, is time spent reformatting reports before sending them to the franchisor, uncertainty about whether royalty calculations are being tracked the right way, and a monthly close process that requires more manual effort than it should.

Reports delivered in a format that doesn't match what the franchisor actually needs — leading to extra work at renewal and audit time.

Royalty tracking handled inconsistently, creating gaps that surface as questions during compliance reviews.

No clear unit-level P&L — meaning operators make decisions without a reliable read on how that specific location is actually performing.

Month-end close takes longer than it needs to, diverting time from the operational side of the business.

How Rivmark Approaches This

Accounting Structured Around How Franchises Work

Rivmark's Franchise Accounting service is built around the real structure of franchise operations — not adapted from a general business template. Royalty categories, marketing fund tracking, and compliance-oriented report formatting are part of the standard setup, not extras you need to request separately.

Royalty & Fund Tracking

Royalty fee calculations and marketing fund contributions are tracked as named line items within your accounts, not lumped into generic expense categories. Clear records, every period.

Unit-Level P&L Statements

Each month, your profit and loss statement reflects the actual performance of your specific location — structured clearly and consistently so comparisons from month to month are straightforward.

Franchisor-Aligned Formatting

Reports are formatted to match franchise disclosure document expectations from the start — what you receive is what you submit. No intermediary reformatting step required.

Industry-Specific Categories

Whether you're in food service, retail, or a service-based franchise, Rivmark configures your chart of accounts to reflect how your specific industry reports and tracks expenses.

Working Together

What the Ongoing Relationship Looks Like

Engaging Rivmark for franchise accounting isn't a one-time setup — it's an ongoing working relationship built around a consistent monthly rhythm. Here's what that looks like from month one onward.

Initial Framework Setup

During the first weeks, Rivmark reviews your franchise structure, existing accounts, and reporting obligations. Your chart of accounts, royalty tracking categories, and report templates are configured to fit your specific franchise system.

Monthly Close & Delivery

Each month, your financial data is processed, categorized, and compiled into your P&L, royalty tracking summary, and franchisor-formatted report. These land in your inbox on a consistent schedule — not when it's convenient, but when you expect them.

Ongoing Support & Access

Questions come up. When they do, Rivmark is available to answer them — whether it's a question about a specific line item, a reporting question ahead of a franchisor review, or a formatting adjustment your system requires.

Pricing & Scope

A Straightforward Monthly Investment

Franchise Accounting is priced per unit, per month. The scope below covers everything included in the standard monthly engagement — no variable fees based on transaction volume, no per-report charges.

$580 /month per unit

Fixed monthly engagement. Single-unit and multi-unit operators both supported — for multi-unit consolidation, see the Financial Consolidation service.

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What's included each month

Unit-level profit and loss statement, formatted consistently month to month
Royalty fee tracking with clear period-by-period records
Marketing fund contribution records maintained and documented
Monthly report formatted to franchise disclosure document standards
Chart of accounts configured for food service, retail, or service franchise industry
Ongoing availability for accounting questions and report-related queries

Methodology & Results

How the Work Actually Gets Done

The value of structured franchise accounting builds month over month. Here's what the approach looks like in practice, and what you can realistically expect as the engagement matures.

The monthly process

Data collection

Transaction records, payment confirmations, and period-end data are gathered from your operation — structured to minimize the back-and-forth on your end.

Categorization & calculation

Transactions are categorized against your configured chart of accounts. Royalty and marketing fund figures are calculated, confirmed, and recorded.

Report compilation & delivery

Your P&L, royalty summary, and franchisor-formatted report are compiled and delivered — ready to review, share, or submit without additional work on your part.

What operators notice over time

Month 1–2: Setup completes and the first properly formatted reports arrive. Initial time savings on report preparation become apparent.

Month 3–6: Consistent data gives you a reliable picture of unit performance. Month-to-month comparisons become meaningful rather than approximate.

Ongoing: Compliance questions and franchisor reviews become easier to handle. Your records are organized, accurate, and formatted correctly from the start.

Our Commitment

Starting Without Risk

The initial conversation with Rivmark is an exploration — a chance to understand your setup and discuss whether the service fits what you're working with. There's no commitment required to have that conversation, and no obligation to proceed after it.

If you're unsure whether the scope covers what you need, or whether your franchise system has requirements that aren't typical, that's exactly what the initial discussion is for. Rivmark will tell you clearly what the service includes, what it doesn't, and whether it's the right fit for your situation.

The goal is a long-term working relationship that adds real value to your operation — not a service you feel locked into.

Getting Started

A Clear Path Forward

Moving from question to engaged is a short process. Here's how it works.

Send a message

Use the contact form below to introduce your operation. A brief note about your franchise and what you're currently working with is enough to get started.

Initial review

Rivmark reviews your setup and follows up to discuss your reporting structure, franchise system requirements, and any specific accounting considerations for your situation.

Framework setup

Once you decide to proceed, your chart of accounts, royalty categories, and report templates are configured. This typically takes one to two weeks depending on the complexity of your setup.

First report arrives

Your first monthly reports are delivered on schedule. From that point, the rhythm continues — consistent, structured, and formatted correctly from day one.

Ready to bring structure to your franchise accounting?

A conversation with Rivmark starts with understanding your setup — no pitch, just a look at what would actually be useful for your operation.

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