A franchise location, while tied to a national or regional brand, is still a small business. It is up to the franchisee to find the necessary capital to open and operate. When it comes to financing ...

With a changing SBA under a different administration and the ever-present importance of access to capital for franchisees, research firm Frandata is reminding brands to make a concerted effort to ...

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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 ...