Financing is where many promising franchise acquisitions fall apart. This guide explains how serious buyers structure franchise acquisition financing — from SBA loans and bank debt to rollover equity and seller notes — so the capital stack works for lenders, franchisors, and you.
A buyer- and seller-focused restaurant due diligence checklist covering financial diligence, unit economics, leases, technical systems, franchisor approvals, legal risk, food safety, quality of earnings, data room preparation, financing, and the red flags that can change price or closing certainty.
Franchise M&A requires more than a buyer, seller, and purchase agreement. Multi-unit franchise transactions involve valuation, franchisor approval, transfer rights, lease assignments, franchise compliance, financing, legal risk, working capital, rollover equity, and deal structure.
A comprehensive playbook for restaurant and franchise owners exploring M&A. Learn how deals are valued, marketed, negotiated, financed, and closed — including buyer types, multiples, franchisor approvals, roll-up strategies, and the full sell-side process.