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 ...

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

Franchising may be an enticing opportunity for entrepreneurs, but finding funding can be complex. Through the Small Business Administration (SBA), there are options, including SBA 7(a) loans and SBA ...

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 ...

In theory, getting a loan for a franchise business should be easier than financing a new startup. You have brand recognition, a proven track record and hard data on your side. But even when armed with ...

Restaurant finance experts remain cautiously optimistic that lenders will continue to pump money into the industry in 2026 ...

On May 11, 2023, the United States Small Business Administration will eliminate the SBA Franchise Directory, a move that may impact evaluation of franchise loans by some lenders. The change comes from ...

McDonald’s has an estimated 38,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries, 93% of which are franchise operations. In other words, many entrepreneurs choose to make a living under the shadow of the ...