There are a variety of loan options that suit different business needs. Here's an overview of nine types of small business ...

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 ...

I’ve written extensively about how private equity firms evaluate the franchise attractiveness, at both the system and unit level (since PE invests in both). If you’re keeping your long-term options ...

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 ...

Unlike loan guaranties, which benefit the lenders, an operating support agreement runs in favor of the franchise owner. Nevertheless, lenders customarily obtain the right to enforce the ultimate ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, driving ...

The U.S. Small Business Administration reinstated the Small Business Administration (SBA) Franchise Directory on June 1, 2025, reversing the 2023 decision to sunset the program. The Directory has long ...

*Rates and APYs may have changed. Use the provided links for the specific lenders to contact the lender and confirm current terms. The companies listed below are in alphabetical order. Why we chose it ...