Glossary · People and paperwork
In short
A separate entity providing management services to a business, common in franchises or for absentee owners. Understand its impact on the business.
If the business you're buying uses a management company, you need to understand its role, the terms of its contract, and how it impacts the business's profitability (EBITDA/SDE). The SBA has rules around "common management" and "affiliation" that can impact loan eligibility. You'll likely need to terminate or restructure these agreements upon acquisition if you plan to be owner-operator.
13 CFR Part 120 — Business Loans
Office of the Federal Register · Federal regulation
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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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