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 ...

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 ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FinBe USA is excited to announce the launch of our new auto loan program specifically designed to help Franchise Dealerships connect customers in ...

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 ...

The current wrangling over U.S. Small Business Administration loans may seem abstract. But consider the plight of Amanda Purser, an SBA loan closer for Yadkin Bank in Charlotte, North Carolina. "I’ve ...

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 ...

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Quiznos, Cold Stone Creamery, Planet Beach Franchising and Huntington Learning Centers Inc. ranked among the 10 worst franchise brands in terms of Small Business Administration loan defaults.