Can franchises apply?
Yes. Strategies For Small Business has funded a number of franchises, including Quiznos, Mac Tools, 123 Fit, Curves, Cold Stone Creamery, Liberty Tax Services, UPS Stores, Subway, and many others. If your franchise is listed on the Federal franchise registry (www.franchiseregistry.com), there is no further review required. But even if not registered, it could still be approved by the credit manager by simply reviewing the franchise agreement to determine whether there is too much control being exercised by the franchisor.
