First Franchise Capital Corporation
Financial ServicesNew Jersey, United States1001-5000 Employees
First Franchise Capital Corporation, headquartered in Park Ridge, New Jersey, operates within the financial services space, focusing on lending to restaurant franchisees. It provides conventional and Small Business Administration-backed loans to help franchisees acquire, build, remodel, or refinance new stores, along with financing for equipment and real estate, serving more than 50 restaurant brands and franchisees of varying sizes across the United States. The company targets owners of restaurant franchises seeking capital to support expansion and operational upgrades, addressing needs such as store acquisitions, development, and refurbishment. As a subsidiary of First Financial Bancorp, the firm sits within a broader banking group and is part of a nationwide franchise finance ecosystem. A notable development in its recent history is the launch of a proprietary Franchise Exchange website dedicated to facilitating franchise sales, announced in early 2018.