A franchise location, while tied to a national or regional brand, is still a small business. It is up to the franchisee to find the necessary capital to open and operate. When it comes to financing ...

Effective June 1, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will reinstate its Franchise Directory, a critical development for franchise systems and franchisees seeking SBA financing.

Franchisees in search of financing have had it rough the past few years. But it's not all gloom and doom on the lending front. Recent numbers for SBA franchise loans--issued by banks but guaranteed up ...

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has revived its Franchise Directory, providing significant benefits for franchise systems and their franchisees seeking financing. The directory returned June 1 ...

Explore the current interest rates for SBA-backed financing—including 7(a), 504 and microloans—and learn how these compare to traditional loan options Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy ...

The cost of buying into a franchise includes various components such as the upfront franchise fee, start-up costs for equipment and premises fit-out, inventory, and ongoing fees. Prospective ...

The U.S. Small Business Administration extended its deadline for franchisors to submit certificates to add their companies to its directory for lenders. The Franchise Directory was reinstated in April ...

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