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Business & Franchise Purchases

Looking to buy a business or franchise? Access flexible business purchase and franchise finance solutions with competitive rates, fast approvals, and expert support.

Finance to purchase an existing business or franchise
Goodwill, equipment and fit-out all financed
Unsecured options — no property required
Loans from $50k to $10m+
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Business Purchase Finance Made Easy

Secure Funding to Buy a Business or Franchise

Looking to purchase an existing business or invest in a franchise opportunity? Our business purchase and franchise finance solutions help entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners access the funding needed to acquire established businesses and proven franchise models.

Whether you're buying your first business, expanding your portfolio, or investing in a recognised franchise brand, we can help you secure the right finance solution to achieve your goals.

What is Business Purchase & Franchise Finance?

Business purchase finance provides funding to acquire an existing business, while franchise finance helps cover the costs associated with purchasing and establishing a franchise.

These finance solutions can be used for:

Buying an existing business
Purchasing a franchise
Franchise setup costs
Business acquisition funding
Equipment and asset purchases
Working capital requirements
Expansion through additional franchise locations

What Can Franchise & Business Purchase Finance Be Used For?

We help fund all types of business and franchise acquisitions:

  • Purchasing an established business
  • Buying a new franchise
  • Expanding an existing franchise network
  • Acquiring a transport, logistics, or freight business
  • Purchasing a construction company or contracting business
  • Funding business takeovers and succession purchases
  • Buying a competitor to expand market share
  • Funding franchise fit-outs and equipment
  • Covering franchise fees and setup costs
  • Providing working capital for day-to-day operations
  • Financing stock, inventory, vehicles, plant, and business assets
  • Supporting business growth and expansion plans

Who Can Benefit?

Whether you're purchasing a café franchise, acquiring a transport company, taking over a construction business, or expanding through acquisition, we can help you access a finance solution tailored to your goals and business requirements.

  • First-time business buyers
  • Franchise operators
  • Multi-site franchise owners
  • Transport and logistics operators
  • Construction and civil contracting businesses
  • Trades and service-based businesses
  • Hospitality businesses and cafés
  • Retail store operators
  • Professional service businesses
  • Existing business owners looking to expand through acquisition
  • Buyers looking to take over an established business
  • Investors acquiring profitable businesses

Our Simple Process

  1. 01

    Tell Us About The Opportunity

    Share details about the business or franchise you're looking to purchase, including the asking price and any assets included. We'll identify the right funding approach.

  2. 02

    We Structure Your Finance

    We work across our panel of lenders to find funding that covers the purchase price, assets, and setup costs — structured to support your entry into ownership.

  3. 03

    Approval & Documentation

    We manage the application and liaise with the lender to keep the process moving efficiently alongside your legal and due diligence timeline.

  4. 04

    Settlement & Ongoing Support

    Once settled, we remain your finance partner for any additional working capital, equipment, or growth funding needs as your new business scales.

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Industries

How Every Industry Uses Business & Franchise Finance

Whether you are buying an existing operation, acquiring a competitor, or purchasing a franchise, business purchase finance funds the acquisition without draining your working capital.

Professional Services

Professional Services

Accounting practices, law firms, dental offices, allied health clinics, fast food franchises and coffee shop chains are among the most commonly financed business acquisitions in Australia. Franchise purchases — from McDonald's and Subway to Gloria Jean's and The Coffee Club — are viewed favourably by lenders due to proven systems and brand backing. Whether it's a professional practice or a food and beverage franchise, acquisition finance is structured around the business's existing cash flow and client or customer base.

Retail

Retail

Retail businesses rely on finance to manage stock purchases, fit-outs, point-of-sale equipment, working capital, and the seasonal cash flow demands that come with trading cycles.

Trades

Trades

Established plumbing, electrical, HVAC and building businesses are regularly acquired by tradespeople looking to scale. Business purchase finance lets tradies buy an existing operation with staff, vehicles, tools and customers already in place — avoiding the years it takes to build the same turnover organically and funding the acquisition against the business's own cash flow.

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Food and beverage businesses — cafes, restaurants, manufacturers and distributors — rely on finance to fund commercial kitchen equipment, fit-outs, refrigeration, vehicles, and working capital.

Business Services

Business Services

Business service providers — accountants, consultants, marketing agencies and logistics firms — rely on finance to fund vehicles, equipment, working capital, and growth initiatives.

Disability Services

Disability Services

NDIS and disability service providers rely on finance to fund accessible vehicles, specialist equipment, facility fit-outs, and the working capital required to manage participant care and business growth.

Property Services

Property Services

Property service businesses including real estate, strata, facilities management and cleaning companies rely on finance for vehicles, equipment, and the working capital needed to service large property portfolios.

Technology Services

Technology Services

Technology businesses — software companies, IT services, MSPs and hardware resellers — rely on finance to fund equipment, infrastructure, vehicles, and the working capital needed to scale operations.

Healthcare

Healthcare

Healthcare businesses including medical practices, allied health, dental and aged care providers rely on finance to fund diagnostic equipment, fit-outs, vehicles, and working capital.

Fitness & Recreation

Fitness & Recreation

Gyms, personal trainers, sports facilities and recreation businesses rely on finance to fund equipment purchases, fit-outs, vehicles, and the working capital needed to grow their client base.

Transport & Logistics

Transport & Logistics

Transport and logistics is one of Australia's most active sectors for business acquisitions — owner-operators buying competitor routes, fleet businesses, freight brokerages and depot operations. Business purchase finance lets you acquire an established transport operation with immediate revenue and an existing customer base, rather than building a fleet from scratch.

Construction & Civil

Construction & Civil

Construction businesses are frequently bought and sold — civil contractors, earthmoving companies, demolition firms and project builders all change hands. Acquisition finance lets you purchase an established contracting business complete with licences, plant, staff and client relationships, funding the purchase over terms aligned to contract revenue.

Agriculture & Farming

Agriculture & Farming

Farm businesses, agribusiness operations, irrigation and produce supply companies regularly come to market. Business purchase finance lets agricultural buyers acquire an established operation with land, infrastructure and supply agreements already in place, with loan structures designed around seasonal income rather than standard monthly repayment terms.

Forestry & Logging

Forestry & Logging

Forestry contracting businesses, arboriculture operations and timber supply businesses are niche acquisitions that specialist lenders understand. Purchase finance covers goodwill, plant, equipment and working capital in a single facility — so you can take ownership of an established operation without depleting the cash reserves you need to keep it running from day one.

Mining & Quarrying

Mining & Quarrying

Mining services, drilling contractors and equipment hire businesses are high-value acquisitions that require structured finance. Business purchase loans fund the acquisition of established mining service companies — covering goodwill, plant, contracts and workforce — with terms structured around contract revenue rather than standard amortisation schedules.

Manufacturing, Woodworking & Mechanical

Manufacturing, Woodworking & Mechanical

Manufacturing businesses — from food production to metal fabrication — are active acquisition targets with strong asset backing. Business purchase finance covers the full acquisition cost including plant, IP, goodwill and stock, allowing buyers to step into an operating business with existing customers, machinery and trained staff rather than starting from zero.

Recently Funded

Real Deals, Real Businesses

A sample of recent facilities we've settled for Australian businesses.

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Business LendingSeptember 2026

$250k

Unsecured Business Loan

Industry

Construction

State

NSW

Facility Type

Unsecured Loan

Turnaround

Same-day approval

Business LendingSeptember 2026

$150k

Business Line of Credit

Industry

Hospitality

State

VIC

Facility Type

Line of Credit

Turnaround

Approved in 2 days

Business LendingAugust 2026

$320k

Working Capital Loan

Industry

Manufacturing

State

QLD

Facility Type

Working Capital

Turnaround

Settled in 3 days

Business LendingAugust 2026

$85k

Unsecured Business Loan

Industry

Retail

State

WA

Facility Type

Unsecured Loan

Turnaround

Same-day approval

Business LendingJuly 2026

$180k

Business Overdraft Facility

Industry

Landscaping

State

SA

Facility Type

Overdraft

Turnaround

Approved in 24 hours

Business LendingJuly 2026

$500k

Secured Business Loan

Industry

Professional Services

State

NSW

Facility Type

Secured Loan

Turnaround

Settled in 5 days

Showing recent facilities settled. Client names withheld for privacy. View all recently funded deals.

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Looking for the best deal on business purchase or franchise finance? We service all major cities and surrounding areas in: NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT and NT.

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FAQ

Business & Franchise Purchases — Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get finance to buy a business or franchise?

Yes — business and franchise acquisition finance is designed exactly for this, funding part of the purchase price so you don’t have to fund it all from savings. Loans commonly range from around $50,000 up to several million, depending on the business. With a wide panel of lenders, we can match you to one comfortable with your industry and deal.

How much deposit do I need?

Acquisition finance carries some of the highest deposit requirements in business lending — often 20–35% of the purchase price. If you can offer property as security you may need little or no cash deposit, whereas deals with no security can require up to 50%. Simon helps you structure the deposit and security to put your best foot forward.

How is goodwill treated?

Goodwill — the value of the business beyond its tangible assets — is harder for lenders to secure against, so they usually lend a lower proportion against it than against equipment or property. A business that’s mostly goodwill will generally need a larger deposit or additional security. Understanding this early helps set realistic expectations before you make an offer.

What do lenders assess?

Lenders focus on the business’s ability to generate enough cash flow to service the debt, typically wanting two to three years of financials and a normalised (adjusted) profit figure. They’ll also look at the purchase price versus asset backing, your own financial position and experience, and the industry’s risk profile. A clean, well-presented application makes a real difference, which is where we help.

Is buying a franchise different from buying an existing business?

Often yes — lenders may view an established franchise with a proven model and brand more favourably, and some franchisors have preferred lender relationships. An independent existing business is assessed more heavily on its own trading history and financials. Either way, Simon tailors the approach to the specific opportunity.

How long does acquisition finance take to arrange?

It varies with deal complexity, but allowing a few weeks from application to approval is sensible, especially where valuations and financials need reviewing. Getting your paperwork ready early — financials, the contract of sale, business plan — speeds things up considerably. We’ll give you a checklist so nothing holds up settlement.

What does your service cost?

Nothing directly — we’re paid by the lender when your loan settles, so our comparison of a wide panel of lenders and Simon’s hands-on guidance come at no cost to you. That means impartial help finding the right structure for your purchase. We’re always transparent about how we’re paid.

Is a deposit required?

No deposit is required for eligible ABN holders with a strong credit and trading profile. A deposit can help improve your rate or secure approval if your credit profile is less straightforward.

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