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SBA Loans for Franchises
Franchise deals have one gate no other acquisition has: the SBA Franchise Directory. Clear that, and the rest looks like any other purchase. Fail it, and nothing else matters.
New to this? Start with the long-form guide: SBA Loans for Franchises, the complete guide. It covers the whole process in order. The pages below go deeper on one question each.
Every franchise article
Is My Franchise on the SBA Directory?
Check it first. Everything else depends on this.
Purchasing an Existing Franchise
The resale deal, analyzed.
SBA 7(a) Franchise Acquisition
Structure, injection, and the royalty load.
FDD Requirements for SBA Loans
What the lender reads in your disclosure document.
Can an SBA Loan Pay the Franchise Fee?
Yes, with conditions. Here they are.
Franchise SBA Loan FAQ
The questions franchise buyers ask most.
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What lenders check before you apply, in order.
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