Jul 21, 2026 · 7 min · 9 segments
Think you need hundreds of thousands of dollars to own a franchise? Think again. In this video, Beau Eckstein explains how qualified buyers may be able to finance an SBA-eligible franchise with as…
Have you ever thought, I'd love to own a franchise, but I don't have hundreds of thousands of dollars? If that's you, I've got some great news.
For many franchise opportunities, you don't need to pay cash for the entire investment.
In fact, qualified buyers may be able to finance a franchise with as little as 10% out of pocket.
Today, I'm going to explain how SBA financing works, what the 10% actually means, and how people are using it to transition from being an employee to becoming a business owner.
For more than 28 years, I've helped aspiring entrepreneurs, real estate investors, secure financing, SBA, and all sorts of financing to purchase businesses, to purchase real estate, and to start franchises.
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Have you ever thought, I'd love to own a franchise, but I don't have hundreds of thousands of dollars? If that's you, I've got some great news.
For many franchise opportunities, you don't need to pay cash for the entire investment.
In fact, qualified buyers may be able to finance a franchise with as little as 10% out of pocket.
Today, I'm going to explain how SBA financing works, what the 10% actually means, and how people are using it to transition from being an employee to becoming a business owner.
For more than 28 years, I've helped aspiring entrepreneurs, real estate investors, secure financing, SBA, and all sorts of financing to purchase businesses, to purchase real estate, and to start franchises.
