Franchise Finance.

We help you access flexible finance solutions from lenders who understand the unique needs of franchisees — whether you’re opening your first location or scaling a multi-site operation.

✅  Financing from $20K to $1M
✅  Funding for setup, fit-out, equipment or working capital

What is franchise finance?

Franchise finance is a type of business funding tailored for franchisees — whether you’re joining an established brand or expanding an existing franchise business.

It can be used for:
• Paying franchise or licence fees
• Fitting out your store, site or premises
• Purchasing equipment or vehicles
• Funding inventory or marketing
• Covering working capital until cash flow ramps up

We help you compare lenders that understand franchise operations and offer loan terms that match your business journey.

What are the main benefits?

✅  Flexible funding for launch, expansion or upgrades
✅  Lenders that understand franchise models and brand support
✅  Use funds for fees, fit-out, stock, marketing or vehicles
✅  Repayments terms from 1 to 7 years
✅  Options to combine equipment, working capital, and setup costs

Franchise finance at a glance

Loan Types
Business loan, equipment finance, fit-out lease
Loan Amount
$20,000 – $1,000,000
Loan Term
1 to 7 years
Repayments
Weekly or monthly payments
Security
Unsecured up to $250K; secured above
Time to Fund
3–7 business days from approval
Use of Funds
Fees, fit-out, vehicles, stock, marketing, staff

Who is it for?

✅  First-time franchisees opening a new location
✅  Existing franchisees expanding to new sites
✅  Franchisees needing to refresh equipment, store layout or marketing
✅  ABN holders entering agreements with approved franchise brands
✅  Businesses seeking to refinance previous franchise debt

Is my business eligible?

You’re likely to be eligible if:
✅  You have a franchise agreement or approval-in-principle
✅  You’ve been trading for 6–24 months (or can show cash flow forecasts)
✅  You are an Australian citizen or permanent resident
✅  You hold an active ABN or ACN
✅  You or your business have a solid credit profile

📌 Not sure if you qualify? Let’s talk — we’ll guide you through your options.

Eligible?
Let's get started.

Let us help you find the right franchise finance for your business — with support from real lending experts.

Comparing franchise finance types

Feature
Business Loan
Equipment / Fit-Out Loan
Staged Drawdown Facility
Best for
Franchise fees, marketing, working capital
Equipment, fit-out, signage
New site builds, multi-stage expenses
How funds are released
Lump sum upfront
Lump sum paid to supplier(s)
Released in stages as project progresses
Ownership
You own purchased items immediately
Lender may hold title until repaid
Depends on structure
Security required
Secured or unsecured (based on size)
Secured by equipment/fit-out assets
Secured or unsecured (based on size)
Repayment term
1–5 years
2–5 years
3–7 years
Suited to
Simple launches or single-site operators
Franchisees with high setup costs
Multi-site, staged builds, or complex setups

What are the fees & costs?

Franchise finance costs vary depending on the type of finance, the lender and your business profile. Rates and fees are set by each lender, and we’ll walk you through all your options before you make a decision. Here’s what to expect:

Interest rates: Start from 9.95% p.a., depending on loan size, structure and security.
Setup fee: Some lenders charge 2%–3% of the approved loan amount.
Monthly fee: Some lenders charge account-keeping or drawdown fees, especially for staged funding.
Early repayment penalty: Many lenders offer early payout options with interest savings.

We'll walk you through all the options - with no surprises.

How do I compare offers from different lenders?

If you have franchise finance offers from more than one lender, deciding which one is the best fit for your business comes down to more than the headline interest rate. You need to take into account the following details in reaching your decision:

1. Setup / establishment fees
2. Ongoing facility / account fees
3. Security required
4. Flexibility with early repayment and redraws
5. Experience financing your specific franchise system
6. Time to approval and funding

We do all the legwork for you — comparing offers, negotiating terms and helping you make a confident decision.

Why work with a broker like Splendid?

Finding the right business finance isn’t always easy. Every lender has different approval criteria, fees, and repayment structures. We work for you — not the lenders.

We compare multiple lender offers

We explain the fine print

We negotiate on your behalf

We help you make the right decision - with confidence

What are the steps involved?

1️⃣  We assess your needs and gather your business profile information.

2️⃣  If you decide to proceed, we send you a Personal Privacy Consent for signature then ask you to provide required documents such as the franchise agreement and bank statements and/or financials.

3️⃣  We analyse your business cashflow and shortlist the right-fit products and lenders based on your goals and profile.

4️⃣  We structure & present the deal to matched lenders for pre-approval.

5️⃣  Once we obtain pre-approval(s) we will discuss the available options with you in detail.

6️⃣  You choose the option you're happy with and we will kick-off a formal  application with the lender.

7️⃣  If the lender approves the loan, they will send you the rates and key terms

8️⃣  If you are happy with the lender's offer, you sign the loan documents they send you

9️⃣  The loan funds will be paid or made available for drawdown.

FAQs

Can I apply for franchise finance before I’ve signed the agreement?
Can I get funding for a brand-new location?
What if I already have a franchise and want to expand?
What’s the difference between franchise finance and a business loan?
Can I get finance if the franchise brand is new in Australia?
Is franchise finance tax-deductible?
Can I pay off my franchise finance early?
Does this affect my credit score?

Ready to get started?

Let us help you find the right franchise finance for your business — with support from real lending experts.