How much does ROBS/RAPS cost? It's a question we often hear from aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start or buy a business using their retirement funds. The answer is not as straightforward as you might think, as the price depends on the option you choose and the...
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Benetrends Announces $25 Million Franchise Fund for K9 Resorts
Benetrends, a trailblazing pioneer for franchise funding solutions, has established a new $25 million proprietary funding program, earmarked solely for a new partnership with K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel. With more than 128 locations either open or in development...
Benetrends Announces $30 Million Franchise Fund for BODY20 Partnership
Benetrends, a trailblazing pioneer for franchise funding solutions, has established a new $30 million proprietary funding program, earmarked for their new partnership with BODY20. Thanks to the boutique fitness brand’s record-breaking growth and unique positioning in...
Benetrends Celebrates 40 Years of Entrepreneurial Funding Success
Benetrends, a trailblazing pioneer for franchise funding solutions, is celebrating the company’s 40th anniversary in 2023. Over the past four decades, the company has helped more than 30,000 entrepreneurs make their business ownership dreams come true, while growing...
How Do 401(k) ROBS Work?
It may sound amusing that there’s a unique funding option under the acronym ROBS, but Rollovers-as Business-Startups can actually be an advantageous strategy to finance the purchase of a franchise or small business. Especially if your candidacy for business ownership...
What Are the Pros & Cons of a ROBS Plan or Program?
ROBS, or Rollovers-as-Business-Startups, are a unique way to fund your business without taking on debt or giving up any ownership in your company. This strategy allows you to use funds from an existing retirement account to invest in yourself and your new business. ...
Is ROBS a Good Idea?
The small business funding option known as ROBS, or Rollover as Business Startups, is a prime lending specialty of Benetrends. But the fundamental question of utilizing this option comes down to a simple query – is ROBS a good idea? Before we begin, understand that...
IFA Supplier Forum Webinar – We are Officially a Franchise…Now What?
Benetrends, a member of the IFA’s prestigious Supplier Forum, recently presented another IFA Lunch & Learn webinar session entitled, “We’re Now Officially a Franchise…Now What?” The central theme for this one-hour episode is addressed to brands considering a...
Benetrends Establishes New Referral Partnership With Hireology
Benetrends, IFA’s preferred vendor for ROBS rollover financing, is proud to announce a new referral partner of our own – Hireology, a comprehensive turnkey recruiting, hiring, and management platform used by over 7,500 businesses for HR and payroll needs. Back in...
Revisiting Your Candidates Financial Requirements in Today’s Environment
Benetrends, a member of the IFA’s prestigious Supplier Forum, recently presented an IFA Lunch & Learn webinar session entitled, “Revisiting Your Candidates Financial Requirements in Today’s Environment.” As for the Lunch & Learn webinar presenters, Eric...