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Buying a franchise
How to buy a franchise in 9 steps
A franchise owner and consultant walks through the full buying process. Watch on YouTube
The franchise buying process explained
Step-by-step overview from first research to signing. Watch on YouTube
A beginner's guide to buying a profitable franchise
A franchise owner breaks down a 10-step selection process. Watch on YouTube
Learn how to buy a franchise
A franchise attorney on what's involved and how to know you're doing it right. Watch on YouTube
How to choose the right franchise
A consultant's process from discovery call to award day. Watch on YouTube
Reading the FDD
Understanding the Franchise Disclosure Document
A franchise attorney explains the FDD's key sections. Watch on YouTube
FDD review: every item
A thorough walk through all 23 items of an FDD. Watch on YouTube
What is an FDD?
Why the disclosure document matters and how to read it. Watch on YouTube
FDD red flags every buyer should know
A franchise attorney on the risks hiding in disclosure documents. Watch on YouTube
Item 21 explained: franchisor financial statements
How to read audited financials and what to watch for. Watch on YouTube
Financing
How to get an SBA 7(a) loan for a franchise
A step-by-step guide to SBA franchise lending. Watch on YouTube
SBA loans for franchises: requirements, rates and terms
Credit, equity, terms and interest explained. Watch on YouTube
7 ways to finance a franchise
SBA, partners, equipment loans, franchisor financing, 401(k) rollover and HELOC. Watch on YouTube
Step-by-step process to an SBA franchise loan
What lenders ask for at each stage. Watch on YouTube
Validation calls
10 questions to ask franchisees
The questions that uncover break-even time, support and hours. Watch on YouTube
Top 10 franchise validation questions
How to figure out what owners really earn. Watch on YouTube
Franchise validation: ask these questions
Going beyond money: what surprised owners most. Watch on YouTube
Franchising your business
How to franchise your business in 7 steps
A franchise lawyer on the steps to becoming a franchisor. Watch on YouTube
How to franchise your business
The franchise development process explained in under 10 minutes. Watch on YouTube
A founder's playbook for franchising
Lessons from a founder who franchised his own business. Watch on YouTube
Industry
The power of franchising together
The International Franchise Association's brand film. Watch on YouTube
IFA Academy
Education programs for franchise professionals. Watch on YouTube