Paramount Tax & Accounting

Item 7 outlines the initial investment from $74,100 to $166,000, covering the $40,000 franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and initial marketing—realistic for a professional services office needing a licensed CPA, EA, or similar on staff and 30+ hours weekly operation. Ongoing fees hit 10% royalty plus 5% local marketing, $300/month for corporate SEO/website, and minor email costs, totaling a hefty bite from revenues. Item 19 shines here: average gross sales at $497,814 contrast sharply with the $204,162 median across existing units, suggesting a few high-flyers skew the average while most hover lower—key for sizing your expectations in this seasonal model with year-round accounting upsell potential.

System maturity shows 90 franchise locations plus 2 corporate (up 15% from 78 in 2023), with 7 projected new units, 3 terminations, and 7 SBA loans averaging $322,086 but a concerning 28.6% default rate—higher than many peers, flagging possible cash flow strains during off-seasons. Franchising since 2018 from Draper, UT headquarters, it discloses Item 19 fully, aiding due diligence. For buyer evaluation, the revenue spread and SBA defaults signal vetting top territories and operators closely; low-end investment could suit pros with tax expertise, but scale to hit averages demands strong local marketing amid competition.