BIFE 2025: Franchising Success Starts with the Right Accounting System

Published:7 March 2025

Not even the wet and windy London weather could keep eager franchisees away from the British & International Franchise Exhibition. With business owners and franchise hopefuls gathering in West London, the event was buzzing with ambition, networking, and discussions about how to run a successful franchise.

Among the exhibitors was Aedon.Accounting, returning with a refreshed stand after their successful first outing at the NEC. The team spent the day speaking with franchisees and franchisors looking to upgrade their accounting systems, many of whom hadn’t even realised there was a better way to manage their financial operations.

Why Franchise Networks Need More Than Starter Accounting Packages

For many franchisees, Xero, Sage, and other entry-level accounting tools are the go-to options for managing their business finances. These platforms are great for independent small businesses—but they lack the scale, flexibility, and real-time insight that a growing franchise network requires.

Paul Foden, CEO of Aedon.Accounting, explained:
“There is no doubt that our homage to the London Tube map catches people’s eye and allows us to start the conversation. Many franchisees are quite unaware that they have a problem until we show them what they are missing out on.”

One of the biggest challenges franchise networks face is tracking performance across multiple locations, and many still rely on time-consuming Excel spreadsheets to consolidate financial data. The result? Delayed insights, inconsistent reporting, and a lack of real-time visibility across the network.

Aedon.Franchising: Built for Scale and Success

That’s where Aedon.Franchising comes in. Purpose-built for franchise networks, it provides:

Scalability: Grows with your franchise network—without limitations.
Real-Time Benchmarking: Compare performance across locations without endless spreadsheet work.
Seamless Integration with Salesforce: One system, one source of truth, full financial transparency.

Franchising is all about consistency and efficiency, and that should extend to financial management, too. If your franchise network is still relying on basic accounting software or outdated manual processes, it might be time for an upgrade.

💡 Discover how Aedon.Franchising can help your business thrive: Visit Aedon.Franchising.