What to review
Look at liquidity, available working capital, monthly cash-flow tolerance, and the total investment range before choosing a funding path.
Resource Guide
Franchise Funding Options
Understand the most common ways prospective franchise owners structure capital and what each option means for risk, flexibility, and timing.
Common paths
SBA lending, conventional lending, retirement-fund strategies, home-equity options, partner capital, and liquid investment resources all show up regularly in franchise deals.
Questions to ask
How much working capital will remain after opening? What personal guarantee is involved? What does the debt service look like in a slower ramp period?
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