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Buying an independent business as a franchisee: consent, rebranding and funding
Buying an independent business as a franchisee? Check your agreement, get the franchisor's consent in writing and plan the rebrand before you arrange finance.
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Help franchise candidates prepare for finance: a franchisor checklist
Help franchise candidates prepare for finance with clear costs, evidence and a timely referral. A practical checklist for franchisors and recruitment teams.
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Financing a second franchise location without stretching the first
Financing a second franchise location starts with the first business's cash needs. Check the opening budget, repayments and management capacity before expanding.
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How to write a franchise business plan for a finance application
Your franchise business plan should explain how your location will work. Adapt the franchisor's figures, test the cash flow and prepare for a finance application.
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Buying an existing franchise: what to check before arranging finance
Buying an existing franchise means checking the price, the trading figures and the transfer terms. See what to prepare before arranging finance for a resale.
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How to finance a franchise with a Start Up Loan, and what the franchisor will ask
How to finance a franchise: add up the full cost, check what a Start Up Loan can cover, and know what the franchisor and lender will ask.
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