How Leading Franchise Lenders Use FUND Scores to Improve Franchise Loan Performance In a lending environment defined by tightening credit standards and rising risk awareness, franchise lenders are increasingly turning to data-driven franchise lending insights to improve decision quality and portfolio outcomes. FRANdata’s latest analysis of more than 18,000 SBA 7(a) loans shows how measurable […]
Franchise financing outcomes vary widely across systems, but new evidence shows that brand-level creditworthiness plays a measurable role. FRANdata analyzed more than 18,000 SBA 7(a) loans issued to franchisees from 2010 to the present—representing roughly $8 billion in total financing—to quantify how FUND Scores relate to loan performance. The findings confirm a statistically significant relationship […]
America’s fastest growing sport – Pickleball! Pickleball is taking America by storm, earning its title as the country’s fastest-growing sport. This dynamic game, a blend of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, offers something for everyone. It’s played with a paddle and a perforated plastic ball on a court like badminton but with a modified tennis […]
Navigating the intricate world of franchising requires a deep understanding of market dynamics and regulatory environments, especially when expanding internationally. Comprehensive studies of the UK franchising sector and insights into UK brands venturing into the US have revealed key factors essential for success: UK Franchise Landscape The UK boasts over 1,000 franchise brands, with a […]
Franchising had an exceptional year in 2021, and 2022 looks to be another strong year of recovery. Bolstered by both the strengthening labor market and steady consumer spending, franchising is expected to continue to expand, trending upwards with the United States’ overall economic progression, but the pace of the growth in 2022 is most likely […]