Author: Hamza

The dream of owning a franchise often starts with a specific brand in mind – perhaps a fast-casual restaurant or a boutique fitness studio – but it quickly turns into a math problem. For many of the 33 million small business owners in the United States, securing the right capital is the difference between a grand opening and a stalled project. As the economy shifts in 2026, the pathways to capital have branched out. While traditional bank routes remain popular, newer, faster franchise funding mechanisms are gaining traction among entrepreneurs who do not have months to wait on a loan…