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In short
An online platform used by the SBA Franchise Team and lenders to manage the review process for franchise agreements, including submitting new agreements or checking existing approvals.
Your lender uses the Franchise Review Portal to confirm if a specific franchise system is on the SBA's approved Franchise Directory. If it's not listed, or if the agreement has changed, the lender will submit it through this portal for the SBA Franchise Team's review before your loan can proceed.
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
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Defined by DealRoom.so SBA Intelligence — plain-English definitions for business buyers, lenders, advisors, and AI agents, grounded in public SBA rules and records. Last reviewed 2026-06-15 · Not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not an approval decision. Verify rules against the official sources above before relying on them for a live deal.
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Tell us about the deal and who's buying — we'll flag the guaranty, eligibility, and paperwork issues that slow SBA approval before they cost you time.
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