Buying an existing franchise resale beats a new build — day-one cash flow, seller carry, and no ramp risk.
Existing franchise resales (via franchisor's transfer process) offer: (1) proven Item 19 unit economics for THIS location, (2) established customer base, (3) trained staff, (4) SBA 7(a) prefers cash-flowing acquisitions (better DSCR), (5) SELLER FINANCING typically 20–40% of price (franchisors approve), (6) no franchise fee (only transfer fee, often 25–50% of new-unit fee). Transfer approval is franchisor's discretion — factor in 60–90 day close.
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SBA 7(a) lends up to $5M for franchise fee + build-out + working capital with only 10% down and franchisor training.
Commit to opening 3–10 units to lock territorial exclusivity + reduced per-unit franchise fees + priority training.
Buy master rights for a country/region, then sell sub-franchises to others — collect fee + royalty split from every unit.
Item 19 of the FDD is the ONLY franchisor-disclosed unit economics — analyze deeply before signing.
Franchisors offer veteran discounts, women-owned discounts, second-unit waivers, and build-out grants to close deals.
Careful structuring lets a brand license mark/system without triggering FTC franchise rules — saves $100K+ in registration.
Franchisees create nonprofit affiliates that fundraise for community programs — deductible donations + tax deductions.
Franchisees can commission independent audits of their own royalty calc — often recover 2–5% overpayments.