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 ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Q: I don’t have enough money to start the franchise operation I want, so I’m going to need to get financing for the balance. I’m ...

Determining how to finance and fund your entrepreneurial dreams takes patience, due diligence and real work to discover your ...

David Farwell and Randi Baskin Blume Bring Decades of Franchise Lending Experience Mr. Farwell joins Eastern Bank with over 20 years of experience in specialty finance. Most recently, he served as ...

The debt component of the purchase price for a franchise typically includes a large syndicated term loan in addition to a revolving credit facility for ongoing working capital needs. A revolving ...

WASHINGTON The current recession and credit crunch will likely lead to a 40-percent decline in franchise lending this year, according to a study released Tuesday by the International Franchise ...

An experienced group of franchise lenders has brought their SBA lending platform to Paragon Bank, a regional bank that will now serve franchise borrowers nationwide. "I liked Paragon because of their ...

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 ...

Led by 36-year industry veteran Peter Salas, initiative expands Regions’ specialized banking capabilities for small businesses. BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regions Bank on Wednesday announced ...

The past year was an adjustment period for lenders, as they’ve had to vet the eligibility of franchise brands without the help of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Franchise Directory. In April ...