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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

SUMMARY First Internet Bancorp reported mixed Q1 2025 results, with strong revenue growth tempered by credit issues in franchise finance and small business lending. It uses both GAAP and non-GAAP ...