With Padgett, you’ll find the support of a national network and a strong brand, but the freedom
to build your business on your own terms. Whether you’re starting out, running a small remote
tax shop or managing a large in-person accounting practice, you’ll never have to do it alone. Business support Tested and Proven Tech Stack Marketing and Branding Community Proven Systems Major savings Padgett’s industry-leading support creates an award-winning, affordable business opportunity for
accountants. We’ve been recognized for our small business advocacy and our industry influence. Members of
our leadership team have served on the IRS Advisory Council, testified before Congress, and been included in
the Accounting Today Top 100 Most Influential People list numerous times. The CEOs at the helm of the firms
in our network continue to trounce benchmarks in the tax and accounting profession: 15%
Year-over-year growth rates
The top 50 franchisees saw growth of 18.5% —
almost double the national average1
in 2021. 40% Profit margins That’s higher than the typical 26% net margin of
non-Padgett financial services firms2.
$1M Annual revenue Every year, dozens of our firms
cross this threshold 3. You may be a good fit for the Padgett Network if: We want to allow both our clients and our community members more freedom to achieve their goals. With over 50 years of experience and over 300 locations in North America, we help entrepreneurs like you run highly profitable, modern firms serving the small business market. Ready to take the first step? Let us show you that with our support, you’ll have more time, energy, and money to devote to what you care about most: your business and your clients. Contact Apply Discover Review Welcome!
Costs and fees Padgett is the most competitive and affordable national accounting franchise. Initial franchise fee 60% less than traditional accounting franchises. Royalty fee 4.5%-9% depending on your firm’s size, Padgett royalties are at least 50% less than traditional accounting franchises. Padgett has spent 50 years building a business opportunity for accountants that is both affordable and profitable, with some of the lowest royalty rates in the industry. 1See Item 19 of Padgett’s Franchise Disclosure Document for financial metrics
For over 50 years, Padgett has been supporting the
over 170 owners in our franchise network as they
develop successful tax and accounting firms.
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22021 annual revenue growth nationally was 9.5%, up from 5.7% the previous year according to CPA Journal’s 2022 State of the Profession report
3According to data sets compiled January 2023 by the Stern School of Business at NYU