May 27, 2026
“Build a franchise” is one of the most powerful wealth-building strategies most investors never learn. Instead of leasing from a landlord, you buy the land, build a location for a national franchise, finance it with SBA loans, and own both the business and the real estate.
In this episode, Beau breaks down how the build-to-franchise model works, why franchises love it, how SBA 504 and 7(a) loans are used together with as little as 10% down, and the multiple exit paths: operate, lease, or sell. If you want cash flow and long-term equity, this is the blueprint.