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Can I get finance to buy a franchise?

Yes. We arrange finance for single-unit, multi-unit and master franchise purchases, including buying an existing franchise from its current owner. Franchise lending is often shaped by the franchisor's brand and track...

Yes. We arrange finance for single-unit, multi-unit and master franchise purchases, including buying an existing franchise from its current owner. Franchise lending is often shaped by the franchisor's brand and track record.

Buying a new franchise

Our franchise finance page covers funding a new franchise, including when a Start Up Loan can help.

Buying an existing franchise

This works like buying any established business, with extra checks:

  • the franchise agreement: how long is left, and whether the franchisor must approve you
  • the franchisor's fees and any costs of transferring the franchise to you
  • the unit's own performance, not just the brand's

Adding another location

If you already run a franchise, lenders look at how the first unit is performing before funding the next.

Last reviewed: 8 October 2026

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