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 ...

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 ...

New leaders at the United States Small Business Administration are implementing a number of lending rule changes, reversing decisions made during President Joe Biden’s term. Notably, the SBA will ...

From rising food, labor and real estate costs to tightening of consumer spending, the challenges franchisors and their franchisees face is enormous. Adding to those challenges in 2024 is the issue of ...

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 ...

The rapid evolution of B2B buying behavior is pushing franchise systems to rethink how they attract clients, support ...

A franchise is a type of license that allows a franchisee to operate a business using the franchisor's trademarks, branding, and business methods. The franchisor provides the framework for business ...

One of the biggest issues small business owners face is access to sufficient capital. Business owners who don’t research their options might end up depending on funds from sources that are impractical ...

A business acquisition loan can help you purchase a new business, buy out a partner or acquire real estate Written By Written by Loans Deputy Editor, Buy Side Jessica Ullrich is Deputy Editor at Buy ...