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Accounting Business Systems

1260 Palmetto Ave., # C
Winter Park, FL 32789
800#: (800) ABS-7504
Tel: (407) 644-5400
Fax: (407) 869-0077
E-Mail:
Web Site:
Contact: Mr. Mark B. Silverberg, President


Complete business accounting and tax franchise. We provide multi-client, user-friendly software, practice management systems and innovative client marketing. No royalty percentages charged. The affordable alternative in the industry.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1989; First Franchise: 1993
Franchise Units: 36
Company-Owned Units: 2
Total Units: 38
Distribution: U.S. -- 38; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 12 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 8 in FL, 3 in GA, 3 in TX
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10
Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 3, 4, 3, 1, 3 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: FL,OR,WA
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NR SF; N/A (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $10.9K
Total Investment: $11.5-15K; Average Total Investment: $13K
Minimum Net Worth: $Not Required
Fees: Franchise: $9.9K; Average Franchise Fee: $9K
Royalty: $175/Mo.
Advertising: 0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: N/A
Encourage Conversions: N/A
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: No (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: N/A
Lease Negotiation Assistance: NR
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 4
On-Going Support: G,h (for an explanation click here)
Training: 4 Days Orlando, FL.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: No
Overseas: No

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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