What FRANdata Thinks

On SBA Loan Performance: “The last time the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) officially released a consolidated list of loan-loss performance for franchise brands was 2011. For years franchise lenders have used this SBA failure rate data as an initial screening tool to determine whether they should consider a loan to a prospective or existing […]

Franchising’s year in review: Another year has come to an end. And thus far it has been a busy year for the franchise industry. We have seen numerous new concepts opt for the franchise business model as their growth engine, enter the market, and a few others lose traction. Read all about the trends here. […]

Another year has come to an end. And thus far it has been a busy year for the franchise industry. We have seen numerous new concepts opt for the franchise business model as their growth engine, enter the market, and a few others lose traction. So, what’s hot in the sector? Here is a quick […]

On Franchise Sales Outstripping Unit Openings: “…as the economy recovered from the downturn and credit became more readily available, an increasing number of franchisors went on franchise selling sprees. A large number of these franchise sales are yet to yield positive returns to these companies’ recurring revenues.” Read more here. In the News: Moe’s Southwest […]

Franchising has rebounded since the recession, with the nation’s franchise establishments expected to increase to ~759,000 in 2018.[1] However, as the economy recovered from the downturn and credit became more readily available, an increasing number of franchisors went on franchise selling sprees. A large number of these franchise sales are yet to yield positive returns […]

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