KYBN - Where to Franchise Fees Go on the Income Statement?

Where to Franchise Fees Go on the Income Statement?   One question I get is where do you put the franchise fees on your income statement – expenses or cost of goods sold? Typically, the franchise will have a preferred location they want you to report it. However, you want to include them in your COGS when figuring out your gross margin as they are off the top before you do anything else. So my personal favorite location is in your COGS. So even if the franchise has you put it in your expenses, make sure to include them when figuring out your GM so you use the right number when looking at potential profit since you are taking these off the top.   ~~~~   The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams.     HELPFUL LINKS   Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website Get Your FREE eBook -8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams