Lending Into Emerging Franchise Brands | Ep. 53 | The BDO Show

Welcome back to The BDO Show—where franchises rise, fall, and sometimes, just collect franchise fees.

🔍 What makes a brand a solid bet for SBA financing? And what separates a franchise success story from a financial trainwreck? In this episode, we dive deep into the franchise world—what lenders love, what borrowers should avoid, and why some franchises are just glorified marketing schemes.

Join Alan Peterson, Sterling Birdsong, Ryan Kroge, and the peanut butter prince’s dad as they break down:

🔥 The franchise red flags that make lenders nervous
💰 Why 50+ open locations in two years is the golden rule
🤝 How marketing companies hijacked the franchise model (and why that backfired)
🛑 The franchises that tanked post-COVID—and the ones that thrived
🥪 Why Jimmy John’s was the king of SBA financing (seriously, less than 1% failure rate!)

This episode is packed with hard truths, lender insights, and maybe even a zoo joke or two—so don’t miss it!

👉 What’s your take on franchise lending? Drop your thoughts in the comments or email us at [e-mail].

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The BDO Show is hitting the road. We will be speaking at the Mid America SBA Lending Conference in Houston on April 15th. Go to https://malc-conference.com for more information. This will be a live show you won't want to miss!