Merged Growth Antares Group, a mid-market accounting firm focused on restaurants, franchises, and franchisors, recently merged with Aprio, signaling expanded service capabilities and cross-sell opportunities in a larger national platform.

Technology Stack The firm already leverages Sage Intacct, Power BI, SQL Server, and modern collaboration tools, presenting upsell potential for advanced analytics, cloud ERP optimization, data integration, and automation services to enhance financial operations for clients.

Revenue Profile With estimated revenue between 25 and 50 million and 51 to 200 employees, there is a clear mid-market footprint that aligns with scalable advisory services, technology modernization, and regulatory/compliance support for growing franchise networks.

Industry Focus Specialization in restaurants, franchises, and franchisors creates inroads for procurement optimization, franchise accounting packages, tax planning, and tech-enabled back-office solutions that can be cross-sold to multi-unit operators.

Leadership and Growth Recent leadership growth and strategic hires, including a Director of Strategic Growth, indicate a readiness to pursue new client segments and expand service lines, presenting opportunities for discovery calls around market expansion and differentiated offerings.