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Brand: Guidant Financial Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.guidantfinancial.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=meet-the-supplier-guidant-financial-group-inc-2723605" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.guidantfinancial.com/</a>&nbsp; Supplier Profile:&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/supplier/guidant-financial">https://1851franchise.com/supplier/guidant-financial</a>&nbsp; Service Segment: Franchise Financing Top Clients: i9 Sports, Mathnasium*, Assisted Living Locators<a href="https://www.guidantfinancial.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=meet-the-supplier-guidant-financial-group-inc-2723605" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Guidant Financial</a> is a trusted strategic partner for franchise brands, helping them overcome one of the most common and critical growth barriers: access to funding. With a deep understanding of franchise development,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/supplier/guidant-financial">Guidant</a> simplifies the financing journey for candidates, offering tailored solutions like SBA loans, ROBS (Rollovers for Business Startups), unsecured loans and other hybrid strategies.&nbsp;Guidant works across a wide range of industries and partners with both emerging and established franchise systems operating in the U.S. Its support is especially impactful for newer brands that may face lender hesitations due to limited operating history. By customizing creative funding strategies, Guidant helps launch first locations successfully, laying the groundwork for long-term growth and financial credibility.Q&amp;A:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-teegarden-78a04824a/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=meet-the-supplier-guidant-financial-group-inc-2723605" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ashley Teegarden</a>, Business Development Manager, Guidant Financial1851 Franchise: What problems do you solve for franchise brands?Ashley Teegarden: We help franchise brands grow by ensuring their candidates have access to the right financing solutions. Many prospective franchisees struggle to navigate the complexities of funding their business, which can lead to delays or lost opportunities. Our team works closely with candidates to explore financing strategies that align with their goals — whether it’s ROBS, SBA loans, unsecured loans or other funding options. By simplifying the funding process and providing expert guidance, we help franchise brands scale faster, improve franchisee success rates and reduce financing-related drop-off in their pipeline.1851: What type of franchise brands do you like to work with?Teegarden: We work with a diverse range of franchise brands across various industries, as long as they are opening business units in the United States. Our expertise spans emerging brands looking to scale, well-established franchises expanding their footprint and franchise systems across industries such as food and beverage, home services, fitness, health care, education, retail and more.1851: What is one franchise success story you are proud of?Teegarden: We take great pride in supporting emerging franchise brands, helping them establish a strong foundation for growth by ensuring their first franchisees secure the right funding. One success story that stands out is our work with a fast-growing service-based franchise that was in the early stages of expansion.As a newer brand, the franchisor faced a common challenge — many lenders were hesitant to approve SBA loans due to the franchise’s limited operating history. This created a significant hurdle for their first few franchisees who needed reliable funding to launch and scale their businesses.Understanding these challenges, we worked closely with both the franchisor and their candidates to implement creative funding solutions. Instead of solely relying on SBA loans, we guided candidates toward alternative strategies, including ROBS, unsecured loans and hybrid funding approaches. By leveraging these options, the franchisees were able to launch quickly, without the long delays, heavy collateral requirements or personal financial risks often associated with SBA lending for emerging brands.As a result, the franchise saw rapid early success, with its first locations becoming profitable sooner than expected. This momentum helped strengthen the brand’s financial profile, making future financing options more accessible for new candidates. Today, that franchise has significantly expanded, with dozens of locations across the country — all built on a solid foundation of strategic funding solutions.This success story highlights how the right financing approach can be a game-changer for both franchisees and franchisors, ensuring sustainable growth and long-term success.&nbsp;1851: What do you wish prospective franchise clients knew about you?Teegarden: We are more than just a financing provider — we are a strategic partner dedicated to helping franchise candidates successfully navigate the funding process. Our approach is built on two key pillars:<ol><li>Comprehensive Education for Candidates:&nbsp;Many prospective franchisees are unfamiliar with their financing options, which can lead to confusion, delays or even missed opportunities. We take the time to educate candidates on all available funding solutions, including ROBS, SBA loans, unsecured loans, portfolio loans and more. By empowering them with knowledge, we help them make informed decisions that align with their financial goals and long-term business success.</li><li>Transparent Communication with Franchisors:&nbsp;We understand that financing plays a crucial role in the franchise development process. That’s why we keep franchisors informed at every step, providing clear and consistent updates on where their candidates stand in the funding journey. This transparency allows franchisors to better forecast growth, set expectations, and support their candidates more effectively.</li></ol>Ultimately, our goal is to create a seamless experience that removes financing roadblocks, fosters trust, and drives franchise growth.1851 Franchise's Supplier Database is designed to help franchises find the right supplier. If you're looking for help with finances, marketing, real estate or other services for your business, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/supplier/">https://1851franchise.com/supplier/</a>.

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