Michael Iannuzzi is a partner and leader of the firm’s franchise practice providing audit and accounting, business consulting and advisory, and tax planning services to a wide spectrum of clients within the franchise community. He works with franchisors and multi-unit franchisees in a variety of industries, including, but not limited to, fitness and athletic centers, children entertainment services such as recreational youth programs and party providers, junk removal companies, mobile concepts, service-based concepts, Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), and grocery stores.
As leader of the firm’s Franchising Practice, he has had the opportunity to work with and advise various franchisors and multi-unit franchisees of different sizes and industries on a number of diverse matters such as franchise performance representations, franchisee unit matrix, Franchise Disclosure Document financial and narrative presentation, advertising fund structure, corporate restructuring, and asset protection. Some of Michael’s primary responsibilities are to grow the franchise practice, consult with our franchise clients and work with our internal franchise committee members on best practices, industry updates and overall client service.
Michael uses his experience to guide his clients in thinking about the future, with the belief that what may be right today may not be right tomorrow. His franchise consulting and advisory services focus on various areas such as franchise corporate structure and formation, domestic and international strategic planning, tax strategies, cash flow/budgeting, and long-term profitability analysis.