Franchise financing, handled by someone who understands your model.
Opening your next unit, remodeling to franchisor standards, or covering a gap between royalty cycles. A dedicated advisor. Multiple lenders. No call center.
No cost to apply. Soft inquiry only, no impact to your credit score.
- Royalties and marketing fund
- Brand-mandated build-outs
- Unit-level cash flow
- Growth plan in your agreement
- CFA® · CAIA® · CPACharterholder-led
- Multiple lendersOne application
- Every categoryRestaurants, services, fitness, retail
Franchising has its own financial playbook.
Royalties, marketing fund contributions, brand-mandated build-outs, growth plans tied to your agreement. The right lender understands that structure. The wrong one costs you time and money.
Built around how franchises operate
We look at store-level cash flow, franchise agreement obligations and your growth timeline, not just a credit score.
Access to multiple lenders
Independent, not tied to one funder. Banks, alternative, equipment and SBA lenders, compared side by side.
A dedicated advisor, start to finish
Led by William Shekarian, CFA, CAIA, CPA. No call center, no new team at each step.
Transparent terms
Total cost, repayment structure, fees and prepayment terms, before you sign anything.
Financing for every stage of a franchise.
If your franchise needs it, we can fund it.New Units
Build-out, franchise fees and pre-opening costs.
Remodels
Brand-mandated upgrades without draining cash.
Acquisitions
Buy an existing unit or a multi-unit portfolio.
Working Capital
Payroll, inventory, royalties and seasonal gaps.
Equipment
Purchase, replace or upgrade what earns your revenue.
Refinancing
Consolidate higher-cost debt into one structured payment.
Real Estate
Buy, build or refinance your location.
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Experience across franchise categories.
Single unit or multi-unit, new operator or seasoned owner. We match your concept and growth plan to lenders who understand franchise operators.
- Restaurants
- Fitness
- Dry cleaning
- Home services
- Retail
- Auto
- Personal services
- Don't see yours? Ask us.
From inquiry to funded, in four steps.
- 01
Tell us about your location(s)
Brand, time operating, approximate revenue, what you want to fund. No lengthy paperwork upfront.
- 02
We review and match
We assess your profile against our lender network for the best fit on structure and timeline.
- 03
Compare your options
Total repayment, schedule, fees and prepayment terms, in plain language, with our recommendation.
- 04
Get funded
We manage documentation through to funding. Faster options fund in days; SBA and real estate take longer.
Franchise owner questions.
Something else? Email [email protected].
Do you need my franchisor's approval to apply?
Not to explore your options. Some financing, such as new units, acquisitions or remodels, may eventually require franchisor approval or consent, and some lenders review your franchise agreement. We'll tell you what applies to your situation as we go.
Can I finance a new location if my existing store is performing well?
Often, yes. Lenders look at the performance of your existing unit(s) alongside the plan for the new one. We'll help you present both clearly.
Does my franchise brand matter?
It can. Some lenders have experience with, or preferences about, particular franchise systems. We'll match you with lenders suited to your brand and category.
What if I have limited credit history or have been declined before?
Different lenders weigh credit, revenue, time in business and collateral differently. Tell us what happened and we'll assess your options honestly.
What documents will I need?
For most products, we start with recent business bank statements and basic business and owner information. Larger transactions, such as SBA, acquisition or real estate, require more documentation, which we'll outline when it's needed.
Will applying affect my credit score?
Pre-qualification is based on a soft inquiry only. A hard inquiry may occur only if you formally accept an offer from a lender that requires one, and we'll tell you in advance.
Is there a cost to apply?
No. There is no fee to apply, no cost for our advisory review, and no obligation to accept an offer. Our compensation comes from the lender upon a funded deal, and we disclose that arrangement upfront.
Ready to fund your next move?
Tell us about your franchise and what you want to fund. We respond within one business day.
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William ShekarianCo-Founder and Principal[email protected]Walnut Hill Capital LLC is a financing broker and does not make loans or credit decisions. Financing is provided by third-party lenders and is subject to lender approval, terms and eligibility. Not all products are available in all states.