Banking/Financing

Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 2000 (as Chase for Business, part of JPMorgan Chase legacy tracing to 1799)
• Headquarters Location: 270 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017-2014, USA
• Ownership: Public; Division of JPMorgan Chase \& Co. (NYSE: JPM)
• Key Executives: Ben Walter (CEO, Chase Business Banking)
• Number of Locations: More than 4,700 branches in the U.S.; supports 7 million small businesses nationwide
• Public Contact: 1-800-242-7338; contact forms available at chase.com/business

Company Overview

Chase for Business, the business banking arm of JPMorgan Chase, provides a full suite of financial solutions designed for businesses of all sizes, including franchises. Its mission is to help businesses run and grow by offering flexible deposit, lending, cash management, and payment solutions with the added support of dedicated local bankers and robust digital tools—all services highly relevant for franchise systems seeking scalable, reliable banking support.

Services Offered

• Comprehensive business banking: checking, savings, and CDs tailored for business operations, with seamless mobile and online account management
• Payment solutions, including merchant services and card acceptance, with integrated tools for in-person, online, and mobile transactions
• Lending and credit services, from business credit cards to lines of credit and SBA loans for growth and operational needs
• Fraud protection, digital invoicing, and advanced treasury/cash-flow management services designed for multi-location businesses

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Serves all business types, including franchises, with dedicated resources for sectors such as retail, QSR, services, healthcare, and professional services.
• Key Benefits:
  • Simplifies multi-location cash-flow and royalty management for franchise systems with scalable banking and payment tools.
  • Reduces operational risk via advanced digital fraud protection and local branch support.
  • Offers tailored credit and financing products to support new franchise openings, remodels, and working capital for both franchisors and franchisees.
• Franchise Expertise: Recognized as the #1 primary bank for small business and a preferred lender for franchises. Publicly highlights franchise client case studies and participation in franchise industry events; offers whitepapers and guidance specific to franchise banking and financing needs.