Franchise financing provides capital to open, purchase, or expand a franchise business. At F.G. Howell, we help you navigate SBA 7(a), SBA 504, franchise-approved lenders, and non-bank options to fund buildout, equipment, working capital, or full franchise acquisitions.
Fund buildout, equipment, franchise fees, and opening inventory with SBA or franchise-preferred lenders.
Grow from one location to many with structured financing that supports your cash flow.
Buy an existing franchise with historical financials and lower risk than starting from scratch.
Flexible funding designed around franchise growth and operational needs.
Fund leasehold improvements, fixtures, signage, and opening requirements.
Finance kitchen equipment, medical devices, gym equipment, POS systems, and more.
Cover payroll, marketing, inventory, and early-stage operating costs.
Finance the upfront franchise fee required to secure your territory.
Add locations, purchase more territories, or scale operations.
Fund onboarding, hiring, and early-stage staffing needs.
Franchise financing isn’t one-size-fits-all. We match your brand, timeline, and financial profile with the right structure.
We simplify the steps so you can focus on the franchise, not the paperwork.
Tell us your brand, experience, and funding goals.
We compare SBA and franchise-preferred lenders.
We prepare financials and submit to targeted lenders.
Approvals typically 4–8 weeks depending on structure.
Whether you’re opening your first unit or expanding a proven operation, the right financing makes all the difference. We’ll help you find the structure that fits your brand and cash flow.
We focus on SBA and commercial lending every day, bringing real-world deal experience to each file we touch.
Access to a broad mix of SBA lenders so you’re not stuck with one set of guidelines or one credit box.
We help structure terms, equity, and seller notes in ways that match SBA rules and lender preferences.
From pre-qualification through closing, we act as your advocate and translator between you and the lender.
A proven packaging and submission process designed to reduce surprises and keep deals moving.