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Financing for Franchises
Grow your franchise with affordable capital secured through a specialized lender for your industry.
FISCAL YEAR 2022
$5.47 Billion
authorized to franchise nationwide through the SBA 7(a) Loan Program, representing 21% of the Total Dollar Volume Authorized.
$830,756
Average loan size approved for franchises through the SBA 7(a) Loan Program.
How Franchises Use Financing to Grow:
Business Acquisitions
You’ve found the right business, done the research, read the fine print, and now you’re ready to buy a franchise business.
Human Resources
Maintain and attract talent to keep up with the growing demand for highly-skilled and certified engineering professionals.
General Growth
Access working capital to fund marketing expenses or invest in human resources to support franchise growth initiatives.
Real Estate
Open new storefront locations, build from the ground-up, make rent payments or retrofit existing commercial space.
Franchise Fees
Cover costly startup expenses, such as insurance and business licenses, or pay ongoing franchise royalty fees.
Refinance Debt
Improve cash flow by refinancing existing debt with extended repayment terms.
Popular Solutions
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Up to $25 Million for Rural Businesses
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Great for Commercial Real Estate
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Up to 30 Year Repayment Terms
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Up to $5 Million for Qualified Businesses
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Great for Business Acquisitions
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Increased Flexibility Compared to Conventional Loans
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Up to $350,000 for Qualified Businesses
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Great for Working Capital
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Expedited Funding Timelines
The lenders in our network specialize in providing government-guaranteed loans for select franchises. The SBA 7(a) Loan Program is the most popular because its financing terms were made for long-term growth.
When leveraged properly, the 7(a) loan can be an efficient solution for your franchise’s most promising opportunities.
SBA Loan Benefits for Franchises
Flexible Use of Proceeds
Collateral Light Eligibility
More Resources for Franchises
SBA Loan Denied? What to Do Next
If your SBA loan application was denied by the bank, you may still be eligible for SBA business financing. Here’s what to do next.
SBA 7(a) Business Acquisition Loans: When and How to Use Them
The Small Business Administration’s popular loan program offers long-term capital to buy a business. The Small Business Administration’s popular 7(a) Loan Program helps thousands of
How to Leverage SBA Working Capital Loans
The capital can be used at the business owner’s discretion, giving them flexibility in how they choose to use the funds.
Finance Through the BankLink Network
Use this form to start the lender match process for your franchise.