Content about Small Business Administration

August 1, 2011
Marco's Pizza adds to franchise lending toolbox
Chain offers personal-guarantee insurance to aid franchise expansion
May 2, 2011
IFA summit examines ways for operators to obtain credit, create jobs
200 business owners, lenders and policymakers discussed frustrations of franchising
April 7, 2011
Key to credit thaw is teamwork
Small Business Lending Summit encourages restaurateurs, bankers to work together
December 20, 2010
Franchising fuels economic growth, even amid challenges

The first 10 years of the 21st century have been a decade of incredible growth in the franchise industry and, as a result, game-changing growth for the International Franchise Association.
December 20, 2010
Franchising fuels economic growth, even amid challenges

The first 10 years of the 21st century have been a decade of incredible growth in the franchise industry and, as a result, game-changing growth for the International Franchise Association.
October 18, 2010
Federal Jobs Act aims to free up funds for small businesses


Restaurateur Juan Ramirez was scrambling for an answer within minutes of the Small Business Jobs Act being signed into law. Could the package of tax write-offs and lending incentives be the break he so desperately needed?


“I have two small restaurants, and I don’t know how I will be able to stay open if I don’t get some help,” the New York City restaurateur wrote in an e-mail to one potential information source. “Please let me know how and what I need to do to get a loan.”


September 27, 2010
Obama signs small business bill into law
Legislation has support of restaurant groups
September 23, 2010
House approves small business bill
Association officials praise Congress for passage
September 16, 2010
Senate passes small business bill
Tax relief, access to capital key provisions
September 14, 2010
Senate advances small business bill, reinforces tax reporting law
Bill would include tax cuts and increased capital to restaurants and small businesses
September 9, 2010
NRA puts support behind small-business bill
Legislation would provide relief to restaurants, group says
June 17, 2010
Obama talks small business with Buffalo Wild Wings franchisees

When Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee Bobby Pancake received a call from the White House on his cell phone, he didn’t recognize the number so he let it go into voice mail.

Upon returning the call, however, he swiftly discovered that he and Steve Wheat, his partner in High 5 LLC, a six-unit franchisee of Buffalo Wild Wings based in Bear, Del., would get to meet with President Barack Obama the next day to discuss the state of restaurants and other small businesses.

February 17, 2010
Senate urged to help small businesses in jobs bill
WASHINGTON A coalition of 80 associations is strongly urging the U.S. Senate to include more...
February 17, 2010
Senate urged to help small businesses in jobs bill
WASHINGTON A coalition of 80 associations is strongly urging the U.S. Senate to include more...
February 9, 2010
Lending, jobs top topics at IFA convention
SAN ANTONIO As the U.S. Senate this week debates a series of job-stimulus bills, Karen...
February 9, 2010
Lending, jobs top topics at IFA convention
SAN ANTONIO As the U.S. Senate this week debates a series of job-stimulus bills, Karen...
December 13, 2009
Credit market remains chilly as banks look to limit exposure
While the credit freeze has thawed from its coldest point a year ago, only small...
December 13, 2009
Credit market remains chilly as banks look to limit exposure
While the credit freeze has thawed from its coldest point a year ago, only small...
December 1, 2009
IFA predicts lending shortfall for franchisees
WASHINGTON The continuing credit crisis will lead to a $3.4 billion shortfall in lending to...
December 1, 2009
IFA predicts lending shortfall for franchisees
WASHINGTON The continuing credit crisis will lead to a $3.4 billion shortfall in lending to...
November 1, 2009
CIT Group’s Ch. 11 leaves lending hole
NEW YORK Restaurant operators, already scrambling to fund growth, may need to reach deeper into...
August 9, 2009
Lending lockdown leads franchisors to get creative
Dan Stone, director of franchise sales at The Melting Pot, a 140-unit-plus casual-dining chain, had...
August 9, 2009
Lending lockdown leads franchisors to get creative
Dan Stone, director of franchise sales at The Melting Pot, a 140-unit-plus casual-dining chain, had...
July 13, 2009
IFA urges government to help lender CIT
WASHINGTON The International Franchise Association urged the federal government on Tuesday to help keep CIT...
July 13, 2009
IFA urges government to help lender CIT
WASHINGTON The International Franchise Association urged the federal government on Tuesday to help keep CIT...
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