How much revenue does a PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES franchise make?

According to the 2026 FDD, the average gross revenue for a PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES franchise is $558,701.88. The median revenue is $402,904.87.

How much profit can you make with a PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES franchise?

Based on the financial performance data in the FDD, estimated profit for a PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES franchise ranges from $-55,870.19 to $313,990.46 per year. Actual results vary based on location, management, and market conditions.

How many PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES has 164 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1988.

Is PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES a good franchise to buy?

PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES shows several positive indicators: established brand with 164+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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Q: How much does it cost to open a PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES franchise?

The total initial investment to open a PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES franchise ranges from $8,700 to $84,920. This includes a franchise fee of $62,750. Ongoing royalty fees are 9.0% of gross sales.

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Padgett Business Services franchises provide tax, payroll compliance and reporting services, including preparation of financial statements for management use, income tax advice and preparation, payroll services, data processing, business counseling, and related services using proprietary forms, systems, and procedures. The business model is franchising these services to operators who target a broad spectrum of the general public, particularly small businesses, while marketing franchises to individuals with experience in tax, accounting, or general business. Prospective franchisees may qualify as conversions if they bring an existing book of business of at least $100,000 in revenue.

164

Locations

$9K–$85K

Investment

Since 1988

Franchising

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$62,750

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$8,700 – $84,920

Low: $8,700High: $84,920

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

9.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$585 – $614

Item 6 of FDD

9% royalty + up to 2% ad fund + $585-$614/mo PAS license fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Average Net Profit

Data Based On: 130 franchisees submitted complete financial information for fiscal year ending 12/31/2025, segmented by revenue tiers.

* Calculated average gross revenue as total revenue ($72,631,244) divided by total franchisees (130). Calculated median gross revenue as the average revenue of the segment containing the median franchisee ($9,266,812 / 23 units). Calculated revenue top quartile as the average revenue of the top revenue segment ($53,761,865 / 47 units). Calculated revenue bottom quartile as the average revenue of the bottom revenue segment ($1,058,182 / 16 units). Calculated average net profit as total adjusted profit ($18,721,573) divided by total franchisees (130). Estimated best_guess_profit_low by multiplying average gross revenue by the lowest Adjusted Profit Percent from any segment (-10.0% from $100,000 - $299,999 segment, corrected from (11.6)% in OCR). Estimated best_guess_profit_high by multiplying average gross revenue by the highest Adjusted Profit Percent from any segment (56.2% from <$100,000 segment).

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How PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES Compares

Key Insights

Lower investment than 97% of Business Services franchises

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES Current	$9K – $85K	$63K	9.0%	164
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC	$14K – $607K	N/A	N/A	6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)	$216K – $609K	$30K	5.0%	4,500
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE	$71K – $105K	$25K	15.0%	2,744
CRUISE PLANNERS	$2K – $21K	$11K	3.0%	2,655
SERVPRO (UNIT)	$259K – $380K	$100K	10.0%	2,286
Business Services Average 189 franchises	$121K – $291K	$46K	10.4%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 189 Business Services franchises by location count.

Franchisee Contacts

157 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Breach of contract, trademark infringement, unfair competition, and termination disputes with a franchisee.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES franchise ranges from $8,700 to $84,920. This includes a franchise fee of $62,750. Ongoing royalty fees are 9.0% of gross sales.