The complete franchise back office.

Ceterus runs the numbers. Advisor HR runs the people. Together, franchise owners get one financial-and-HR foundation built to scale — without hiring a CFO or standing up an HR department.

$921.4B

projected U.S. franchise output in 2026

12,000+

new franchise units opening in 2026

~20 states

raising minimum wage in 2026

Source: IFA 2026 Franchising Economic Outlook

Who does what

One Back Office

Ceterus

The Numbers

Franchise bookkeeping & business intelligence
Benchmarking against your brand & peers
Monthly financial reporting & KPIs
Clean, tax-ready books year-round

Advisor HR — PEO

The People

PEO co-employment & HR infrastructure
Enterprise benefits & retention
Payroll & multi-state compliance
Workers’ comp & business insurance

“Franchise Forward” — 2026 industry insights, and how a PEO helps Click any session for details →

01The 2026 Outlook: growth meets risk+

02The Real Cost of Labor in 2026+

03Wage Floors & Overtime Creep+

04Joint-Employer Risk is back on the table+

05Tax Reform Into Growth Capital (OBBBA)+

06Winning the Talent War with benefits+

Built for every stage of ownership

Single-Unit Owner

“I just want to pay people and not get sued.”

Multi-Unit Operator

Scaling across locations, states & entities.

Emerging Franchisor

Supporting franchisees without joint-employer risk.

Start with a Back-Office Health Check.

A no-cost review of your financial and HR foundation — and where the gaps are costing you margin.

Book a Review

Danielle Page

Partnership Program Manager

dpage@advisorhr.net 706.836.7098

Advisor HR — HR · Benefits · Payroll · Insurance Ceterus — Bookkeeping & Business Intelligence for Franchises