Financing
SBA lenders, franchise funding specialists, and equipment financing for new locations.
Rankings & comparisons
Best Franchise Financing Options for Wellness Operators — our editorial picks for wellness franchises.
FranFund
Franchise funding and SBA loan support for buyers.
BoeFly
Franchise and small-business lending marketplace (ConnectOne Bank).
Benetrends
ROBS and SBA franchise funding for business acquisitions.
Guidant Financial
ROBS, SBA loans, and portfolio loans for franchise acquisitions.
Live Oak Bank
SBA lending with a dedicated franchise lending practice.
Fundera
Small-business loan marketplace (part of NerdWallet) comparing multiple lenders.
SmartBiz Loans
Online SBA loan platform streamlining application and underwriting.
Oak Street Funding
Specialty lender for healthcare and franchise-adjacent business acquisitions.
ApplePie Capital
Franchise-specific lender with over $3B in loans funded and partnerships with 200+ franchise brands.