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Seminole County, Fla.&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="https://www.booxkeepingfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=booxkeeping-franchise-expands-to-seminole-county-florida-with-new-franchisee-ross-duhaime-2728629" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">BooXkeeping</a>, the fast-growing bookkeeping franchise dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized businesses, proudly announces its expansion into Seminole County, Florida. The newest franchise location will be led by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-duhaime-pmp-9622ba10/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=booxkeeping-franchise-expands-to-seminole-county-florida-with-new-franchisee-ross-duhaime-2728629" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ross Duhaime</a>, a seasoned corporate professional turned entrepreneur, who is eager to bring financial clarity and efficiency to local business owners.After spending 34 years in the corporate world, Duhaime sought a new opportunity that would allow him to take control of his career and build something of his own. His background, coupled with an MBA and a strong passion for accounting, made&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/booxkeeping/info">BooXkeeping</a> a natural fit.“I’ve been in the corporate world for decades and have seen both the highs and the lows, including multiple workforce reductions,” said Duhaime. “At this stage in my career, I wanted to take a different approach and build something on my own terms. I was drawn to BooXkeeping because of its strong support system, family-oriented culture and commitment to franchisee success. It was clear to me that this is a brand that values collaboration over competition, and that really stood out.”BooXkeeping provides small business owners with reliable, high-quality bookkeeping services, helping them focus on what they do best — running their businesses. Duhaime recognizes the critical need for these services, especially among entrepreneurs who may not have the time or expertise to manage their financial records effectively.“Every business needs bookkeeping, but many small business owners don’t want to handle it themselves or pay a CPA a premium to do it for them,” Duhaime said. “That’s where BooXkeeping comes in. We provide an affordable, relationship-driven solution that allows business owners to stay on top of their finances and make informed decisions without the stress of managing the books themselves.”BooXkeeping’s franchise model is designed for entrepreneurs looking for a flexible, scalable business opportunity without the need for a brick-and-mortar location. With comprehensive training, ongoing support and an emphasis on building strong client relationships, BooXkeeping empowers its franchisees to thrive.“We are thrilled to welcome Ross to the BooXkeeping family,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxemma?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=booxkeeping-franchise-expands-to-seminole-county-florida-with-new-franchisee-ross-duhaime-2728629" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Max Emma</a>, CEO and Co-Founder of BooXkeeping. “His extensive corporate experience, combined with his passion for financial management and entrepreneurship, makes him an ideal fit for our brand. We have no doubt that he will make a meaningful impact on the small business community in Seminole County.”The Seminole County franchise marks another milestone in BooXkeeping’s national expansion as it continues to attract franchisees from diverse professional backgrounds. By simplifying bookkeeping for business owners, BooXkeeping is revolutionizing how entrepreneurs manage their financial health.ABOUT BOOXKEEPINGBooXkeeping is a bookkeeping franchise that combines professional expertise with genuine human connection to provide cutting-edge bookkeeping services for small and medium-sized businesses, franchisees, franchisors, CPA firms and more. Founded by Max and Elena Emma, two entrepreneurial immigrants with in-depth experience in finance and accounting, the brand’s journey spans over 20 years. Today, with 13 franchise locations across the country and one corporate location, BooXkeeping has emerged as a unique player in the bookkeeping industry, emphasizing a human-driven approach and personalized service. To learn more visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.booxkeepingfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=booxkeeping-franchise-expands-to-seminole-county-florida-with-new-franchisee-ross-duhaime-2728629" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.booxkeepingfranchise.com/</a>.

BooXkeeping Expands to Seminole County, FL with New Franchisee Ross Duhaime

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LAS VEGAS —&nbsp;<a href="https://www.booxkeepingfranchise.com/">BooXkeeping</a>, the modern bookkeeping company known for delivering cloud-based financial services to over 100 franchise brands in the US, has launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.booxkeeping.com/FREE/">RunwayX</a>, a free bookkeeping support program designed to help new franchisees gain early visibility into their financial performance and build a strong operational foundation.The program, an estimated $2,000 value, includes professional bookkeeping setup, three months of monthly bookkeeping and three months of QuickBooks Online access at no cost. To support long-term self-sufficiency, the package also includes full QuickBooks Online training and certification, followed by a permanent 20% discount on the software subscription.The program is optional, with no long-term commitment or hidden costs. BooXkeeping structured the offer to provide franchisees with immediate support while allowing them to decide whether to continue beyond the initial three-month period.“There is no small print to sign,” said BooXkeeping CEO&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxemma">Max Emma</a>. “At the bare minimum, franchisees will have a clean set of books for the first three months when they engage with BooXkeeping and RunwayX.”For many franchise owners, the earliest days of a new business are characterized by a massive influx of information and competing priorities. Emma notes that the primary goal for any new franchisee is to open the doors and secure that first client."A new franchisee of any brand can be overwhelmed," he said. "We figured if we can help them for the first three months, we can definitely bring value to these franchises.”The program also ties directly into BooXkeeping’s broader&nbsp;<a href="https://www.booxkeeping.com/FREE/">RunwayX&nbsp;</a>initiative, which is built around helping owners reach positive cash flow sooner. With clearer visibility into their numbers from the start, franchisees can make decisions based on what is happening in the business now, rather than waiting until tax season to see where they stand.At the franchisor level, the upside is a little different. The more a system grows, the more important it becomes for every location to be tracked the same way. When FDD updates come around, having clean numbers in the same format across locations makes the process a lot easier."We’re helping franchisors create a smoother Item 19 and FDD update process,” Emma said. “When a system has a large number of units, inconsistent financial reporting can create significant challenges. Our goal is to give franchisors cleaner, more consistent data so they can approach that process with more confidence."The new program also protects the long-term value of any franchise. Clean, professional books tend to function as an underrated part of any future business resale or franchise due diligence process. If and when a franchisee chooses to sell their location down the line, having a clear financial history from the start simplifies the transition process while protecting the owner’s investment.As the franchise industry continues to evolve, BooXkeeping, a bookkeeping franchise that provides professional and structured bookkeeping services for small businesses, remains committed to providing the financial foundation that supports established operators and emerging brands alike.&nbsp;To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/BooXkeeping">https://1851franchise.com/BooXkeeping</a>.ABOUT BOOXKEEPINGBooXkeeping is a bookkeeping franchise that combines professional expertise with genuine human connection to provide cutting-edge bookkeeping services for small and medium-sized businesses, franchisees, franchisors, CPA firms, and more. Founded by Max and Elena Emma, two entrepreneurial immigrants with in-depth experience in finance and accounting, the brand’s journey spans over 20 years. Today, with 16 franchise locations across the country and one corporate location, BooXkeeping has emerged as a unique player in the bookkeeping industry, emphasizing a human-driven approach and personalized service. To learn more, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.booxkeepingfranchise.com/">https://www.booxkeepingfranchise.com/</a>.

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Valued at $2,000, the program provides three months of bookkeeping and QuickBooks Online access to help any new franchisee focus on growth and operations during their first 90 days.

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LAS VEGAS&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="https://www.booxkeepingfranchise.com/">BooXkeeping</a>, a leading franchise network providing remote bookkeeping services, announced a strong first quarter of 2026, including a new franchise agreement signed in Houston, ranking on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500, and the launch of its franchise industry-wide free support program,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.booxkeeping.com/FREE/">RunwayX</a>.&nbsp;“We’re building momentum in a way that directly benefits our franchise owners,” said CEO&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxemma">Max Emma</a>. “From expanding into key markets like Houston to earning national recognition and rolling out new support programs, everything we’re doing is centered on making it easier for our franchisees to launch, grow and scale with confidence.”&nbsp;On Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/booxkeeping/info">BooXkeeping</a> ranked No. 330 for its performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, operational and marketing support, and brand power.“This recognition reflects the strength of the BooXkeeping model,” Emma said. “We’ve spent years making sure our franchise owners can build a successful business for themselves.”BooXkeeping also announced&nbsp;<a href="https://www.booxkeeping.com/FREE/">RunwayX</a>, its new bookkeeping support program designed to reduce the uncertainty new franchise owners can face in their first 90 days. The program has an estimated $2,000 value and includes professional bookkeeping setup, three months of monthly bookkeeping and three months of QuickBooks Online access at no cost. It also includes full QuickBooks Online training and certification, as well as a permanent 20% discount on the software subscription.RunwayX does not require a long-term commitment and comes with no hidden costs. Any franchisee of any brand can use the program for the first three months, get support during the early stage of ownership and then decide whether they want to continue.“A new franchisee is often overwhelmed,” Emma said. “We figured if we can help them through the first three months, we can definitely bring value to these franchises.”BooXkeeping will continue to introduce new strategies in 2026 to support franchise owners' growth and operations. It is also undergoing a full refresh to modernize its look and technology while staying true to its core principles.&nbsp;ABOUT BOOXKEEPINGBooXkeeping is a bookkeeping franchise that combines professional expertise with genuine human connection to provide cutting-edge bookkeeping services for small and medium-sized businesses, franchisees, franchisors, CPA firms and more. Founded by Max and Elena Emma, two entrepreneurial immigrants with in-depth experience in finance and accounting, the brand’s journey spans over 20 years. Today, with 16 franchise locations across the country and one corporate-owned location, BooXkeeping has emerged as a unique player in the bookkeeping industry, emphasizing a human-driven approach and personalized service. To learn more, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.booxkeepingfranchise.com/">https://www.booxkeepingfranchise.com/</a>.

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BooXkeeping Signs New Franchise Agreements, is Named to the Entrepreneur Franchise 500, and Adds Game-Changing RunwayX Support Program in the First Quarter of 2026

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After nearly 18 years at American Express,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-stone-3394a9/">David Stone</a> didn’t get burned out. He was experienced, credentialed and very familiar with how large organizations worked. What he wanted next was ownership, leading him to invest in a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.booxkeepingfranchise.com/">BooXkeeping</a> franchise in Las Vegas.Stone spent most of his career working at the intersection of finance, technology and operations. His background included communications, insurance and retirement products, plus a stint as an accountant. That mix eventually led him into software implementation roles and then into American Express, where he worked across analytics, compliance and project management while earning his MBA and multiple technical certifications.Along the way, he also served 13 years in the U.S. Army Reserve, an experience he says reinforced the importance of structure and leadership. But it was his corporate career that most directly shaped what he was looking for next.“I’ve always kind of wanted to have my own business,” Stone said. “At a certain point, I knew I wanted to build something myself.”<h2>From Corporate Systems to Small-Business Ownership</h2>During his time at American Express, Stone held a variety of roles tied to financial products, including gift cards, and worked closely with technology teams on the business side. He was trained in Six Sigma, Agile and Scrum methodologies and became known for his ability to break down complex processes into repeatable systems.That discipline carried into his approach to entrepreneurship. Rather than starting from scratch, Stone partnered with two CPAs in Las Vegas to buy a&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/booxkeeping/info">BooXkeeping</a> franchise.“All three of us bought the franchise together,” Stone said. “More people are smarter together than we are on our own.”That partnership structure became a practical advantage. While Stone manages day-to-day bookkeeping operations, his CPA partners provide deeper insight when clients raise more complex questions around depreciation, tax readiness or accounting structure.“My clients aren’t getting something I looked up on the internet,” he said. “They’re getting real answers.”<h2>Why Franchising Made Sense</h2>After years inside large organizations, Stone understood how many unseen details sit behind a functioning business. The franchise model helped cover those blind spots. Legal documentation, compliance standards, insurance requirements and secure technology systems were already in place. Just as important, Stone gained access to a network of other franchise owners navigating similar challenges.“There are communities of people going through the same thing,” he said. “You can collaborate on best practices and see what’s already worked.”As the business grows, BooXkeeping’s centralized hiring and training pipeline has also helped Stone scale more efficiently, allowing him to bring on trained staff without starting from zero.<h2>Training, Support and Learning to Sell</h2>Even with deep financial experience, Stone said the training still paid off. It refreshed the fundamentals, kept his work consistent from client to client and gave him a weekly forum to pressure-test tricky situations and industry-specific questions with the group.As someone who self-identifies more as process-driven than sales-oriented, Stone said the training helped him better articulate value and communicate with prospective clients.“They offered sales training, and that was very valuable,” Stone said. “I learned that I had a lot to learn about sales.”<h2>More Hours, but More Purpose</h2>Stone is candid about the realities of franchise ownership. At this stage, he’s working more hours than he did in corporate America, often juggling bookkeeping, management, sales and process design. The difference, he explained, is motivation. The work feels directly connected to growth and long-term goals rather than organizational inertia.“I enjoy what I’m doing,” Stone said. “I know why I’m working extra.”As the business matures, his focus is shifting away from doing everything himself and toward building systems, hiring employees and maintaining standards that allow the operation to scale in a way that’s manageable.&nbsp;<h2>Advice for Others Considering the Jump</h2>Stone believes the skills corporate professionals develop translate well into franchise ownership, often more than they expect.“You understand process. You understand why structure exists,” he said. “It’s very unstructured when you go out completely solo. Coming from corporate America, I already had structure.”That foundation, combined with a franchise model that provides guardrails, can make the transition less overwhelming than starting entirely on your own. Franchising wasn’t a departure from discipline; it was a way for Stone to finally apply it to something he owned.To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/booxkeeping.">https://1851franchise.com/booxkeeping.</a>&nbsp;

David Stone’s decision to buy a franchise followed years of experience navigating finance, technology and operations at scale.

BooXkeeping Franchise Expands to Seminole County, Florida, with New Franchisee Ross Duhaime

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