Paramount Tax & Accounting

$PTARF500 #501
CategoryFinancial Services
SubcategoryTax Services
Locations93
Franchisee Count96
Franchise Fee$40,000
Item 7 Low$73,700
Item 7 Midpoint$119,850
Item 7 High$166,000
Royalty Fees10% of your gross sales
Ad / Brand Fund5%
Sold Not Open7
ParentParamount Tax & Accounting CPAS PLLC
Founded2008
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business18
Began Franchising2018
HQDraper, UT
Executives4
LinksWeb
Main Phone801-341-2300
FDD IssuedJuly 30, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDD2026 🔒
Franchisor

Paramount Franchising LLC offers franchises for the development and operation of federal and state tax return preparation, tax resolution, accounting and related accounting and financial services businesses under the trade name 'Paramount.' Franchisees must employ a licensed professional (CPA, EA, CA, or attorney) who spends at least 10 hours per week in the business.

Franchisees are required to use Drake Software for POS and tax preparation at an ongoing cost of $1,500 per year, Employee Payroll Tracking Software at an initial cost of $500, and QuickBooks Online for approximately $50 monthly. They must also invest $20,000 to $25,000 in necessary computer hardware and software.

Paramount Franchising LLC offers franchises for the development and operation of federal and state tax return preparation, tax resolution, accounting and related accounting and financial services businesses under the trade name 'Paramount.' Franchisees must employ a licensed professional (CPA, EA, CA, or attorney) who spends at least 10 hours per week in the business.

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