Padgett Business Services

$PBDSF500 #317
CategoryFinancial Services
SubcategoryBusiness Financial Services
Founded1984
Completeness28/34 (82%)
Years in Business41
Began FranchisingJune 1, 1988
HQAthens, GA
Executives6
Main Phone(706) 548-1040
FDD IssuedMarch 23, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Padgett Business Services franchises the right to operate businesses that provide preparation of financial statements for management use, income tax advice and preparation services, payroll services, data processing, business counseling and related services using forms, systems, procedures and approved partners authorized by Padgett.

PADGETT is a Georgia corporation, wholly owned by SmallBizPros, Inc., with key executives including President Roger Harris and CEO Jeffrey Phillips. The company has a support center located in Athens, Georgia.

Padgett Business Services franchises the right to operate businesses that provide preparation of financial statements for management use, income tax advice and preparation services, payroll services, data processing, business counseling and related services using forms, systems, procedures and approved partners authorized by Padgett.

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FranDeals Score
34-box data-completeness and quality rating
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Franchisee Health Score
Operator-side financial health signal
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Fees & Investment
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Financial Strength & Stability
Current ratio, debt/equity, ROE, margins (Item 21)
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Item 19 — Financial Performance
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Unit Count & Growth
Systemwide units and multi-year growth (Item 20)
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Outlet Trajectory
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Executive Team
Officers and directors (Item 2)
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Franchisee Roster
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Litigation & Disclosures
Item 3 legal matters, Item 4 bankruptcy
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News & Peer Comparison
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