Franchisees in search of financing have had it rough the past few years. But it's not all gloom and doom on the lending front. Recent numbers for SBA franchise loans--issued by banks but guaranteed up ...

New leaders at the United States Small Business Administration are implementing a number of lending rule changes, reversing decisions made during President Joe Biden’s term. Notably, the SBA will ...

With a changing SBA under a different administration and the ever-present importance of access to capital for franchisees, research firm Frandata is reminding brands to make a concerted effort to ...

Effective June 1, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will reinstate its Franchise Directory, a critical development for franchise systems and franchisees seeking SBA financing.

Franchises have suffered along with other small businesses in the last five years. The number of franchises in the U.S. — for example, an individual McDonald's, Dunkin' Donuts shop or Days Inn — fell ...

NEW YORK - When Rick Kimsey decided to start a business, a franchise seemed like the best way to go. Buying a franchise - in his case, a Doctors Express urgent care facility - meant he didn't have to ...

Fishers-based First Internet Bank posted a loss of $41.6 million, or $4.76 per diluted share, in the third quarter.

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