Webinar/Podcast
for Independent Restaurant Owners
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Access to the right equipment is essential for running a successful restaurant—but understanding how to pay for it can be challenging.
In this webinar, equipment financing expert Chip Leas, Accion Opportunity Funds strategic leasing partner, walks independent restaurant owners through the basics of equipment financing, including key differences between leasing and financing, how to prepare before seeking funds, and how to choose the right option for your business. Attendees will also learn about available equipment financing solutions and how to access capital with confidence.
What You Will Learn:
- The fundamentals of equipment financing and how it differs from leasing
- When leasing vs. financing makes sense for different restaurant scenarios
- How to prepare financially and operationally before seeking funding
- What lenders look for and how to improve approval outcomes
- An overview of available equipment financing products and how to access them
About the Presenter:
Robert "Chip" Leas
Managing Member Rayne Strategic Capital Partners,
a strategic leasing partner of Accion Opportunity Fund
Robert "Chip" Leas is a seasoned executive with over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has held various leadership roles and has been active in multiple industry associations, including serving as President of the Eastern Association of Equipment Lessors and Chairman of the independent leasing companies group of Equipment Leasing Association. Leas has also been involved in mergers & acquisition consulting, strategic portfolio acquisition advisement, and provided expert testimony services. His expertise and leadership have made him a key figure in the equipment finance and asset-backed lending sectors.
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