Seller Notes in M&A: Meaning, Terms, Risks, and Examples
Seller notes are a common financing structure in middle-market M&A. Learn how seller financing works, why buyers use it, and how it affects deal structure and seller proceeds.

Seller notes are a common financing structure in middle-market M&A. Learn how seller financing works, why buyers use it, and how it affects deal structure and seller proceeds.

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.