SBA Extends Franchise Re-Certification Deadline to June 30, 2026
December 30, 2025
Bob Coleman
Founder & Publisher
Hot Topic Tuesday: SBA Extends Franchise Re-Certification Deadline to June 30, 2026
SBA’s Office of Capital Access issued the notice below on December 23, extending the Franchise Re-Certification deadline.
Dear SBA Lender:
For Franchise Brands that were listed on the SBA Franchise Directory as of May 2023, SBA has decided to extend the time for Re-Certification. A Franchisor/Distributor will now have until June 30, 2026, to execute the New SBA Franchisor/Distributor Certification. During this period, if the Franchisor Certification box on the Franchise Directory does not contain a “Y”, the SBA Lender must continue to use the Addendum indicated on the Directory as well as comply with any notes included with the brand listing. Both the Franchisor/Distributor and the Franchisee must execute the addendum (if required) prior to loan disbursement. If a Franchisor/Distributor has not executed the Certification by June 30, 2026, the brand will be removed from the Directory.
U.S. Small Business Administration
Office of Capital Access