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 ...

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 ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Q: I don’t have enough money to start the franchise operation I want, so I’m going to need to get financing for the balance. I’m ...

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 ...

HSBC Bank, based in London, is one of the world's largest banks, with 6,600 offices in 80 countries, and their reach was evident at the recent Franchise Expo Paris, March 24-27. A prominent sponsor of ...

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, ...

A franchise is a type of license that allows a franchisee to operate a business using the franchisor's trademarks, branding, and business methods. The franchisor provides the framework for business ...

David Farwell and Randi Baskin Blume Bring Decades of Franchise Lending Experience Mr. Farwell joins Eastern Bank with over 20 years of experience in specialty finance. Most recently, he served as ...

The debt component of the purchase price for a franchise typically includes a large syndicated term loan in addition to a revolving credit facility for ongoing working capital needs. A revolving ...

Offering both the flexibility and independence of being a small business owner, plus the support and infrastructure of a large corporation, a franchise can be the ideal opportunity for anyone ...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently provided GC Partners, Inc., a Golden Corral® franchisee, with an $18.5 million credit facility for store remodeling, new unit ...