Franchise Financing News & Topics

Access to Capital

Why Isn't Access to Credit for Small Business Improving in 2015?

Some 50 percent of small businesses that applied for financing in 2014 haven't yet received it.

David Nilssen

2015-07-28 22:30:00

Startup Financing

When Seeking an SBA Loan, Remember the 5 C's

Banks analyze these five factors to determine whether to approve your small business loan application.

David Nilssen

2015-04-02 20:15:00

Finance

This Alternative Financing Avenue Allows You to Tap Into Retirement Funds

Rollovers as business startups can be a sound capitalization strategy, but it does expose you to a risk of loss of retirement funds.

David Nilssen

2015-02-19 20:00:00

Franchises

Avoid These 3 Simple Mistakes When Buying a Franchise

Owning a franchise can provide you the lifestyle, income and work balance you desire, but you need to be careful, as some opportunities are better than others.

Dan Duffy

2014-02-18 16:30:00

Franchises

This Major Franchise Just Announced a 3-Year Project With the White House

As part of her 'Let's Move' initiative, Michelle Obama gets Subway to encourage children to eat more fruits and vegetables.

Catherine Clifford

2014-01-23 19:40:00

Franchise

An Investigative Report on Franchise Profits

How much money can franchisees actually earn running their businesses?

Jason Daley

2013-10-21 15:00:00

Franchises

How to Avoid the Most Depressing Sentence in All of Franchising

The path to owning a franchise can come with many disappointments, but none as great as this one.

Joel Libava

2013-09-06 15:30:00

Finance

Lending to Franchises Reaches the Highest Level Since the Recession

Banks are expected to make $23.9 billion available to franchise businesses this year, according to a new report by the International Franchise Association.

Catherine Clifford

2013-04-09 12:42:00