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The Business Ownership Show


Aug 5, 2026

The SBA Franchise Financing Guide: What Every Franchise Buyer Needs to Know Before Applying Thinking about buying a franchise and planning to use an SBA loan? Before you apply, several critical factors can determine whether your loan gets approved—or declined.

In this video, Beau Eckstein breaks down how SBA franchise financing really works, why not all SBA lenders are the same, and how choosing the right lender can save you months of delays and thousands of dollars.

You'll also learn how the SBA Franchise Directory, FranData scores, lender appetite, equity injection requirements, and working capital planning all play a role in getting your franchise loan approved.