Working Capital for Franchise Businesses in Minnesota
Running a franchise in Minnesota means meeting corporate obligations on corporate timelines — whether your cash flow is ready or not. Remodels, royalties, pre-opening costs, and multi-unit expansion all require capital that moves as fast as your franchise agreement requires. SMB Capital Funding funds franchisees based on your unit revenue, not just your credit score.
SMB Capital Funding is a direct lender — we underwrite and fund in-house, with no brokers and no middlemen. Programs range from working capital and revenue-based financing to equipment loans and merchant cash advances, with capacity up to $20 million. If your Franchise business in Minnesota has consistent monthly deposits, you likely qualify — regardless of credit history.
Common cash flow pressures for Franchise owners
- Your franchise agreement requires a location refresh. Franchisor-mandated upgrades hit your P&L, not theirs — and the deadline is firm.
- You're opening a second unit. The franchise fee, build-out, and pre-opening inventory are all due before you serve your first customer.
- Your royalty and marketing fees are due regardless of how your month went. Revenue timing doesn't change the obligation.
- You have a strong location but your equipment is aging. Corporate is pushing a remodel. The cost is $45K.
- Staffing a new unit is expensive before it's profitable. Hiring, training, and onboarding costs hit in the first 60 days.
What Working Capital from SMB Capital Funding covers
- Cover payroll and overhead gaps
- Purchase inventory before peak season
- Bridge slow periods without stress
- No asset liens required
- Repay as revenue comes in
Banks typically require two or more years in business, strong personal credit, and weeks of documentation review. SMB Capital Funding underwrites on your revenue history — three months of bank statements is usually enough to get a real answer.
Whether you're operating in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, or Rochester, or anywhere else in Minnesota, SMB Capital Funding funds Franchise businesses statewide — decisions based on your revenue, not your zip code.
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Get Working Capital →Questions Franchise owners ask us
I need capital for a corporate-mandated remodel with a firm deadline. Can you fund fast enough?
Same-day decisions are available for qualified applicants. Most franchise owners receive funds within 24 hours of approval.
I'm opening a second unit. Can I use working capital for pre-opening costs?
Yes. Working capital can cover franchise fees, build-out costs, inventory, staffing, and pre-opening expenses.
My royalty fees are due regardless of revenue. Can you bridge a slow month?
Yes. Covering fixed obligations during slower periods is a common use case for working capital.
What does the application process look like for a franchisee?
Fill out the form — a specialist reviews your unit's 3-month deposit history and structures an offer. Most franchisees have an answer the same day.
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SMB Capital Funding is a DBA of CHC Capital Group. All funding products are subject to underwriting approval. Rates, terms, and availability vary based on business revenue, time in business, and creditworthiness. Funding as fast as same day is available for qualified applicants only and is not guaranteed. Not available in all states. This is not an offer of credit.