Posts by PConley
QuickBooks is Moving Users Online: What It Means for You
QuickBooks is probably one of the better-known accountancy packages out there, offering its users a relatively straightforward set of tools to manage their accounting functions. But in a significant move, and a nod to browser-based software packages, Intuit, the holding company for QuickBooks has announced its plans to phase out the desktop application. Instead, they…
Read MoreMissed the 2024 tax deadline? Here’s what to do now
So, you missed the 2024 tax deadline, huh? Now, your stress levels are even higher than they were trying to prepare. Have no fear, T2B is here! In this guide, we’ll cover not only the immediate actions to take today but also what you can do tomorrow to avoid this for future filings. Bottom line:…
Read MoreBeyond Brick and Mortar: Exploring Equity Partnerships Within Franchising
Ever dreamt of owning a business of your own but worried about the day-to-day grind? As an American executive, your time is valuable, and the demands of a full-time franchise might not fit your lifestyle. But what if there was a way to harness the benefits of franchise ownership without the constant operational burden? Enter…
Read MoreFive Payroll Pillars for New Franchise Business Owners
Congratulations on embarking on your exciting franchise journey! Our network of certified payroll experts at Top 2 Bottom not only support more than 300 franchisees, our executives provide new franchisee training and support for two dozen of our franchisor partners. As you gear up for grand opening, payroll might seem like an administrative mountain looming…
Read MorePreparing Your Business for Sale in 2024: Five Key Steps
As we approach the end of 2023, many business owners are considering selling their businesses in the new year. Whether you own a quick service restaurant, a retail shop, a franchise or a home service business, preparing to sell your business can be a complex process. Poor planing and preparations could easily leave you with…
Read MoreTop 2 Bottom Presents at Shuckin’ Shack Annual Franchisee Conference
Earlier this week our Top 2 Bottom team was invited to present to at the Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar’s annual conference, called “Shackin’ Up 2023”. It had been two years since we attending their last franchisee conference event in Myrtle Beach, and it’s truly impressive to see how this restaurant franchise opportunity has grown. A…
Read MoreFranchisor Support Video Series: Onboarding New Franchisors
This is the first in a series of informational videos that our Top 2 Bottom CEO, Christopher Mallery, will be recording to help franchisors develop sound financial reporting systems for their franchise. These monthly videos will share insights about providing accounting support services for franchisees and overcoming many challenges. Christopher will also share his personal…
Read MoreFranchise Friday Podcast Interviews Christopher Mallery
Top 2 Bottom: The Preferred Accounting Partner For The Franchise Industry Over the past 12 to 24 months, Top 2 Bottom Business Solutions has quickly become one of the “top” accounting firms within the franchise industry. What started as providing basic bookkeeping and payroll support for many franchisees, has quickly evolved into consulting with franchise…
Read MoreThe Franchise Industry Beyond Restaurants
If we took a street survey, and asked random adults to name a franchise off the top of their heads, odds are great that 90% will throw our a nationally known restaurants. The top of list is likely to be populated with Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) like McDonald’s, Subway, Pizza Hut, Dunkin’, Starbucks, Taco Bell…
Read MoreRevisiting Franchisor Life Cycles for 2023
What Do We Call You? Last month we held a couple of discovery sessions with a quick service restaurant (QSR) based in California. Legally, they were a franchisor because they had a new franchise disclosure document (FDD) approved by the federal trade commission and the State of California. They also owned several of their own…
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