IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Paymore franchise operators can now access fast and flexible funding—built to remove the friction that comes with traditional lenders.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise operators can now access fast and flexible funding—built to remove the friction that comes with traditional lenders.

Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise operators can now access fast and flexible funding—built to remove the friction that comes with traditional lenders.

We don’t underwrite brands.

We underwrite operators.

Everything a franchise operator needs to grow. Fast, transparent lending. Charge cards that earn. AI bookkeeping that works in real time — not at month-end. Built to work individually, or as one connected system.

Application

Apply & get funded

Loan application in. Approval tracked in real time — not just pending in a queue.

Within 24 hours

Card is live. Spend is visible.

Charge card activated. Every transaction tracked immediately across all entities.

3-4 weeks

Franchise loan timeline

Upload documents in secure data rooms built for each deal, working with underwriters and attorneys directly in Exponent's loan automation portal.

We don’t underwrite brands.

We don’t underwrite brands.

We underwrite operators.

We underwrite operators.

Everything a franchise operator needs to grow. Fast, transparent lending. Charge cards that earn. AI bookkeeping that works in real time — not at month-end. Built to work individually, or as one connected system.

Everything a franchise operator needs to grow. Fast, transparent lending. Charge cards that earn. AI bookkeeping that works in real time — not at month-end. Built to work individually, or as one connected system.

Application

Apply & get funded

Loan application in. Approval tracked in real time — not just pending in a queue.

Within 24 hours

Card is live. Spend is visible.

Charge card activated. Every transaction tracked immediately across all entities.

3-4 weeks

Franchise loan timeline

Upload documents in secure data rooms built for each deal, working with underwriters and attorneys directly in Exponent's loan automation portal.

Application

Apply & get funded

Loan application in. Approval tracked in real time — not just pending in a queue.

Within 24 hours

Card is live. Spend is visible.

Charge card activated. Every transaction tracked immediately across all entities.

3-4 weeks

Franchise loan timeline

Upload documents in secure data rooms built for each deal, working with underwriters and attorneys directly in Exponent's loan automation portal.

Banks see a credit score.

Banks see a credit score.

Banks see a credit score.

We see your whole operation.

We see your whole operation.

We see your whole operation.

Flexible capital. Transparent process. Funding in weeks.

Flexible capital. Transparent process. Funding in weeks.

Flexible capital. Transparent process. Funding in weeks.

Speed to funding

Speed to funding

<3 weeks

<3 weeks

Specialty lenders

Specialty lenders

<3 weeks

<3 weeks

SBA

SBA

2-4 months

2-4 months

Upfront fee

Upfront fee

~1%

~1%

Specialty lenders

Specialty lenders

~ 2% +

~ 2% +

SBA

SBA

~ 3% +

~ 3% +

Loan max

Loan max

Uncapped

Uncapped

Specialty lenders

Specialty lenders

Uncapped

Uncapped

SBA

SBA

Capped at $5M

Capped at $5M

Specialty Lenders

SBA

Speed to Funding

Upload Fee

Loan Max

Tech enable Transparency

Build-Out Loans

Acquisition Loans

Equipment Loans

Refinancing

< 3 weeks

~ 1%

Uncapped

Yes

Specialty Lenders

< 3 weeks

~ 2% +

Uncapped

No

Speed to funding

<3 weeks

Specialty lenders

<3 weeks

SBA

2-4 months

Upfront fee

~1%

Specialty lenders

~ 2% +

SBA

~ 3% +

Loan max

Uncapped

Specialty lenders

Uncapped

SBA

Capped at $5M

Tech-enabled transparency

Tech-enabled transparency

LOAN TYPES

LOAN TYPES

Build-Out Loans

Build-Out Loans

Acquisition Loans

Acquisition Loans

Equipment Loans

Equipment Loans

Refinancing

Refinancing

Exponent

Exponent

Yes

Yes

LOAN TYPES

LOAN TYPES

Specialty lenders

Specialty lenders

No

No

LOAN TYPES

LOAN TYPES

SBA

SBA

No

No

LOAN TYPES

LOAN TYPES

Expense Management

Earn up to 3% back—here’s how:

3% Online Shopping

50,000+ retailers

2% Travel & Franchise Operations

Auto-recognized

1% Everything Else

No caps

Our charge card. No surprises.

No annual fee

0%

FX fees

0%

Per-seat fee

None

New EINs accepted

Yes

Expense Management

Earn up to 3% back—here’s how:

3% Online Shopping

50,000+ retailers

2% Travel & Franchise Operations

Auto-recognized

1% Everything Else

No caps

Our charge card. No surprises.

No annual fee

0%

FX fees

0%

Per-seat fee

None

New EINs accepted

Yes

Expense Management

Earn up to 3% back—here’s how:

3% Online Shopping

50,000+ retailers

2% Travel & Franchise Operations

Auto-recognized

1% Everything Else

No caps

Our charge card. No surprises.

No annual fee

0%

FX fees

0%

Per-seat fee

None

New EINs accepted

Yes

Lending. Spending. Accounting

Lending. Spending. Accounting

Lending. Spending. Accounting

Legal Disclaimer: All loan applications are subject to credit approval and underwriting guidelines. Terms and conditions may vary based on creditworthiness and business qualifications. This is not an offer to lend. Rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice. SBA Disclaimer: SBA loans are subject to SBA approval and government regulations. Interest rates are variable and subject to change. Business experience requirements may apply. Regulatory Information: Licensed lender in all 50 states. Equal Housing Opportunity Lender. For more information about our lending practices, please contact our compliance department. Exponent Charge Cards are issued by Cross River Bank, Member FDIC. Exponent partners with Stripe Payments Company for money transmission services and account services with funds held at Fifth Third Bank N.A., Member FDIC.

Legal Disclaimer: All loan applications are subject to credit approval and underwriting guidelines. Terms and conditions may vary based on creditworthiness and business qualifications. This is not an offer to lend. Rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice. SBA Disclaimer: SBA loans are subject to SBA approval and government regulations. Interest rates are variable and subject to change. Business experience requirements may apply. Regulatory Information: Licensed lender in all 50 states. Equal Housing Opportunity Lender. For more information about our lending practices, please contact our compliance department. Exponent Charge Cards are issued by Cross River Bank, Member FDIC. Exponent partners with Stripe Payments Company for money transmission services and account services with funds held at Fifth Third Bank N.A., Member FDIC.

Legal Disclaimer: All loan applications are subject to credit approval and underwriting guidelines. Terms and conditions may vary based on creditworthiness and business qualifications. This is not an offer to lend. Rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice. SBA Disclaimer: SBA loans are subject to SBA approval and government regulations. Interest rates are variable and subject to change. Business experience requirements may apply. Regulatory Information: Licensed lender in all 50 states. Equal Housing Opportunity Lender. For more information about our lending practices, please contact our compliance department. Exponent Charge Cards are issued by Cross River Bank, Member FDIC. Exponent partners with Stripe Payments Company for money transmission services and account services with funds held at Fifth Third Bank N.A., Member FDIC.