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Padgett Business Services...
Where Your Success Takes Root
In 1965, Walter Padgett had a vision. As a small business owner in rural Athens, Georgia, he witnessed local business owners struggling with the financial aspects of running their own companies. His solution? Create an accounting and financial services company focused on helping small business owners grow and thrive. Over the years, that vision became Padgett Business Services and its parent company, SmallBizPros, Inc.
Today, that original vision is still driving Padgett to be the leader in an industry it founded 40 years ago. With a network of over 400 North American offices, Padgett is one of the largest privately-owned small business services firms in the country. Over 25,000 small businesses rely on Padgett for a wide array of business services including accounting, financial reporting, tax, government compliance, payroll services and general business consulting. With plans to open another 400 franchise locations over the next 5 years, Padgett is actively recruiting new franchise owners to help build on their proven formula of success.
Does the idea of helping small business owners reach their goals sound interesting to you? If so, you may be a perfect fit for Padgett. Our successful franchisees truly enjoy working with other entrepreneurs to help them reach their full potential. Sure, you have to be comfortable with financials - but you certainly don't need to be a public accountant to be a successful Padgett franchise owner. Some of our most successful franchise owners came from careers in management, banking, financial services, sales and marketing. If you're a people-person with a drive to succeed, we can give you the training and support you'll need to build your team of experts and achieve success.
"Padgett's excellent training, support, marketing programs and accounting software have been vital to my professional growth and success."
Brant Pour, Padgett Franchise Owner
"Recognized experts in small business."
Atlanta Journal Constitution
"Recommended Buys List."
National Business Employment Weekly
Take control of your career as a small business expert by becoming a Padgett Business Services franchise owner. We look forward to talking with you about your own business dreams and goals.
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1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
You want to know what happens after you pay the initial fee. A strong franchisor provides comprehensive pre-opening training, site-selection help, operational playbooks, and continuous assistance with marketing, technology, and supply chains.
2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists estimated startup costs in Item 7, but real-world expenses can run higher. Asking how closely current owners tracked to these estimates reveals if you need extra working capital or if hidden fees exist.
3. How do royalties and local/national marketing fees impact profitability?
You need to understand ongoing financial obligations-such as monthly royalty percentages and ad fund contributions-and evaluate whether the brand value and support justify cutting into your profit margins.
4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
Transparent franchisors will openly discuss real hurdles like local competition, tight labor markets, or supply chain bottlenecks, and show you the exact playbook or field support they offer to solve them as well as allowing you to speak with other franchisees.
5. How many franchise locations have closed or left the system in the past few years, and why?
High turnover, store closures, or quiet franchise exits are major red flags. This question measures system stability, territory health, and whether the corporate team addresses struggling owners or lets them fail.
