Funding is one of the biggest questions in the franchise process, and it deserves clear answers. Benetrends brings decades of experience helping entrepreneurs evaluate practical funding options so you can move forward with a structure that supports your goals, your timeline, and your long-term success.
Created by Benetrends decades ago, the ROBS Plan allows you to use the funds in your retirement plan to purchase or expand your business while eliminating debt — tax-deferred & penalty-free.
The ROBS Plus® Plan allows you to create a structure that will greatly minimize or eliminate the taxes on gains when selling the business.
One of the most popular loan options for small businesses. Benetrends simplifies the complex loan process, leveraging strong relationships with lenders to achieve one of the highest approval ratings in the industry.
Low upfront costs, terms up to 72 months, and funding for vehicles, wraps, and equipment—all with competitive rates and no impact on personal credit. Perfect for “wheels-on-the-ground” concepts!
Provides a fast and flexible funding process for entrepreneurs with strong credit, offering loans from $50k to $250k with 7 to 10-year terms, no real estate collateral, and no impact on personal credit.
*Exclusions apply. Please consult with our funding experts for full details.
**SBA Loan Money-Back Fee Guarantee: If Benetrends accepts your application for processing, we guarantee your application will be approved or we refund 100% of our fee.
***Once approved, a financial package will be needed for verification.
Before you go too far down the road with any brand, it helps to understand what level of funding may realistically be available to you. A pre-qualification estimate can give you a clearer picture of your starting point and help you evaluate franchise opportunities more efficiently.
This type of tool is most useful as an early planning resource, not a final approval. It can help frame the conversation around available capital, possible funding sources, and what next steps make the most sense based on your current position.
Any estimate should be viewed as educational and preliminary. Final funding availability depends on full review, documentation, lender standards, and the details of your individual financial situation.
Most people start with the same core questions: cost, timing, fit, financing, and whether franchising is the right path at all. This section is designed to give you clear, practical answers so you can move forward with better information and fewer assumptions.
Working with a franchise consultant gives you a broader perspective than speaking with one brand at a time. I help you compare opportunities, understand how different models fit your goals, and avoid narrowing your search too early before you know what truly makes sense for you.
In most cases, there is no direct cost to you for my guidance through the franchise search process. The economics are generally handled by the franchisor, which means you still receive personalized support, education, and strategic guidance without paying more for the franchise itself.
Franchising gives you the chance to build something of your own while following a model that has already been tested in the market. For the right person, that can mean better training, stronger support, more proven systems, and a lower-learning-curve path into business ownership than starting entirely from scratch.
Yes — many candidates use some form of funding as part of their franchise investment. The key is not just finding money, but understanding which funding path fits your financial position, risk tolerance, and the specific type of business you want to pursue.
The timeline depends on your pace, your availability, and how quickly you make decisions. For a serious and responsive candidate, it is often possible to identify a strong franchise match within one to three months, but the right timing always depends on the individual and the opportunity.
Usually, no. Many franchise brands value leadership ability, coachability, sales comfort, and operational discipline more than direct industry experience because they want owners who will follow the system and execute the model well.
I start by learning about your goals, strengths, preferred lifestyle, financial range, and how you want to operate as an owner. From there, I narrow the field to businesses that align with who you are and what you are actually looking to build, rather than sending you a generic list of brands.
