Submit current W-9s to avoid backup withholding
“The only constant in life is change.” This quote has been attributed to Greek philosopher Heraclitus, and between the sales and purchases of restaurants, transfers of ownership to Next Gens and spinoffs creating new organizations, most McDonald’s owner/operators would probably agree. Amidst all this change, it is important to make sure nothing falls through the […]
Antares Group recognized by United Way
The United Way of Greater Atlanta recognized Antares Group as a Child Well-Being Champion for our firm’s continued support of the United Way’s mission to improve child well-being in Rockdale County and the greater Atlanta area. We are proud to be a supporter of this wonderful organization!
Are you financially ready for EOTF upgrades?
McDonald’s owner/operators are facing some of the most significant changes to their business than at almost any other time. McDonald’s is pursuing a historic upgrade to all its restaurants – starting with the Major Remodel Program and capped off with the Experience of the Future that requires infrastructure investments geared toward changing technology, customer experience […]
Making holidays a little happier at the Ronald McDonald House
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Sparkmon’s 4th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest
Happy Halloween! In celebration of this year’s “Day of Too Much Candy,” we held our 4th annual pumpkin carving contest. Competition was fierce, but only one can earn the #1 spot. And the winner is……Candy Corn! Have you carved an amazing pumpkin for this Halloween? We’d love to see, so share your photos on our […]
Join Sparkmon at the Baltimore Washington and Raleigh McDonald’s ROA 2016 Events
Be sure to swing by the Sparkmon & Associates booth and say “Hello!” during the upcoming Baltimore Washington and Raleigh McDonald’s ROA 2016 events. Several of our team members will be in attendance, including Carrie Smith and Amy Williams (Baltimore Washington event) and Richard Sparkmon, Emmitt White, Carolyn Allen, Tammy Howell and Kurt Kinoshita (Raleigh […]
Join Sparkmon at the McDonald’s Atlanta ROA Event
Several of the Sparkmon team will be attending next week’s McDonald’s Atlanta ROA event, including Emmitt White, Richard Sparkmon, Heidi Pearson, Tamra Newman and Kristin Ward. This event is held annually and hosts the best and brightest in the McDonald’s Atlanta region, providing a venue where owner/operators can learn best practices and what is on […]
Firm Fun at Porterdale Yak Club
At Sparkmon & Associates, not only do we work hard, we play hard, too. Recently, we had a firm trip to the Porterdale Yak Club, where we had a great time channeling our inner summer-camp-kid out on the water. Thanks to the PYC crew for a great time! Save
Sparkmon & Associates Featured in Ronald McDonald House 2016 Annual Report
Sparkmon & Associates is proud to sponsor and volunteer with Ronald McDonald House Charities in Atlanta. We are honored to have been feature in their 2016 Annual Report and look forward to doing more with this wonderful organization! Save
Team Building with the Marshmallow Challenge
Sparkmon & Associates recently held A Marshmallow Challenge during our staff meeting. The idea came about from a TED talk on team building and collaboration and the notion that when it comes to team dynamics, kindergarteners do better than business school grads. Plus we got to play with marshmallows. Check out the TED talk that […]