One compliance system for the franchisor, every franchisee, every state.
Multi-unit operators outgrow generic filing services by their third location. File.Business holds the master entity, every sub-entity, and every state foreign qualification in one dashboard, with brand-aligned filings and a dedicated franchise specialist.
Talk to a franchise specialistCompliance that scales with the network, not against it.
Every new unit means a new entity, a new state filing, a new annual report cycle. File.Business handles the volume so the franchise team focuses on operations.
Master + sub-entity structure
Holding company, master franchise entity, regional sub-entities, individual unit LLCs, modeled correctly from day one, all in one dashboard.
Foreign qualification in every state
Open a unit in a new state, we file the foreign qualification, register for state tax accounts, and appoint the registered agent, all in one workflow.
Network-wide compliance calendar
Every annual report, every registered agent renewal, every license deadline across every unit in one calendar. Filtered by region, state, or unit.
Brand-aligned filings
Naming convention enforcement, operating agreement templates, franchise disclosure docs, all on the franchise brand. No rogue filings.
Franchisee onboarding portal
New franchisee gets a guided 7-day formation flow with your brand, your operating agreement, your required state tax accounts.
Dedicated franchise specialist
Named contact, dedicated Slack channel, quarterly review of every unit's status. Annual on-site if your network is 50+ units.
Master + every sub, on one screen.
A 6-unit fitness franchise in three states. Every annual report and RA renewal tracked. Zero missed deadlines.
From discovery to fully managed in two weeks.
Most franchise networks are imported, audited, and fully on platform inside 14 days.
Discovery + audit
Your franchise specialist maps every entity: master, sub-entities, foreign qualifications, registered agents. We flag missing filings, expired RAs, and any compliance gaps.
Import + cure
We migrate every entity onto the platform, take over registered agent service in every state, and file any reinstatements or amendments needed to bring units current.
Standardize
Naming conventions, operating agreement templates, brand-aligned filings, franchisee onboarding flow, all on your brand, all enforced going forward.
Run + scale
Every new unit is provisioned in 24 hours. Every annual report and renewal filed on time. Quarterly review with your franchise specialist.
Run one platform across every unit, every state.
Custom pricing scales with network size. Most multi-unit operators save 40-60% vs. juggling separate RA providers and per-state filing services.
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