The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has reinstated its SBA Franchise Directory after a two-year hiatus. Widely hailed as a valuable resource by stakeholders, the SBA Franchise Directory is a ...

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.

The past year was an adjustment period for lenders, as they’ve had to vet the eligibility of franchise brands without the help of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Franchise Directory. In April ...

The U.S. Small Business Administration extended its deadline for franchisors to submit certificates to add their companies to its directory for lenders. The Franchise Directory was reinstated in April ...

The SBA’s new SOP shifts more responsibility to lenders and requires stricter documentation on equity, collateral and eligibility. Franchisors must be listed in the SBA Franchise Directory by July 31, ...

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 ...

QSR® today announced the launch of RFO Restaurant Franchising Opportunities (franchisewithqsr.com) that empowers entrepreneurs with seamless access to detailed, restaurant-focused franchise ...

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