Senior Franchise Financial Analyst and CPA with over 15 years of experience specializing in capital structure and funding strategies. He helps investors navigate SBA lending, ROBS 401(k) funding, and P&L optimization for multi-unit portfolios.
Harrison Thorne is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and former Chief Financial Officer for a mid-sized restaurant group who now dedicates his expertise to helping prospective franchisees secure funding and maximize ROI. With a deep understanding of the SBA 7(a) loan process and complex capitalization tables, Harrison decodes the financial jargon found in FDD Item 19s to reveal the true profitability of a system. He specializes in wealth preservation strategies, teaching investors how to distinguish between revenue and net profit while planning for long-term exits. His analysis is critical for high-net-worth individuals looking to diversify their stock portfolios with tangible business assets. He frequently writes about the "hidden costs" of ownership, from working capital miscalculations to the tax implications of multi-state operations. A regular speaker at franchise finance summits, Harrison brings institutional-grade financial rigor to Main Street business investing.