Buying a franchise is one of the most expensive decisions you will ever make. While franchising can help you become an entrepreneur and start a business, finding the funds to make that initial ...

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 ...

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 ...

Franchised businesses constitute approximately 10-11% of all businesses in the United States. As a result, a variety of laws and regulations have developed around the franchise industry to balance the ...

A person considering the purchase of a franchise with a well-established chain has hundreds from which to choose. Some provide special financing arrangements, others partially waive the initial ...

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 ...

Making money, especially in the current economy, can be a catch-22. You need capital to invest, but you need to invest to make more capital. Being stuck in a job or career you aren’t thriving, ...

Financing for new unit development and lending for acquisitions is still available for franchisees, though the banks ...

If you’re seeking funding for your franchise, look for a lender who won’t put you in a box and shares your commitment to growing your business. Franchise ownership often appeals to entrepreneurs who ...

From developing a business model, to building your branding and obtaining financing, starting your own business is an intimidating process. Many entrepreneurs pursue franchising as a form of business ...

Viso Business Capital has closed its tenth acquisition loan for a Casago franchise owner. Across those ten deals, Viso ...

Hotel owners have many considerations when choosing between a franchise agreement or a management agreement with a hotel brand, most crucially factors such as how much control and flexibility an owner ...