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Can I Qualify for a Franchise?

Although it may not be immediately evident, a franchise company is under no obligation to award a franchise to just anyone who can afford the franchise fee. Like any good business, a franchise company will want to populate their system with great people...

SBA Approved Franchises

In general, getting a loan for a new business can be challenging. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is much more likely to guarantee a loan to a franchise than many other types of startups. Explore this list of SBA approved franchises for sale that offer...

Financing a Franchise

Find out how to choose the right financing option to buy your franchise. If you've decided that franchise or business ownership is in your future but you don't have enough available cash, or liquid capital as it is often called, now is a great time to explore...