Glossary · Doing the deal
In short
A fee charged by the franchisor when an existing franchise is sold from one franchisee to another. This is an unavoidable cost in franchise resales.
If you're buying an existing franchise, the franchisor will likely charge a transfer fee to cover administrative costs and new franchisee training. This fee is part of your total project costs and should be factored into your deal budget. Confirm the exact amount with the franchisor early in the process.
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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