Crumbl Franchisees Have a Debt Problem: David Sussman in The Food Institute
Crumbl is closing stores, but its franchisees still owe the bank. Valcor CEO David Sussman tells The Food Institute why falling sales turn into a personal-guarantee problem for the owners who paid $850K to $1.5M per store.
Two Owners Beat the Squeeze: Real Licensee Success Stories
A commercial mortgage maturing into higher rates. A trucking firm caught between costly diesel and soft freight. Two owners who were not failing, just structured for a different economy, and how a Valcor licensee helped each one find a way through.
Small Business Economy Update: Pressure Is Building
Costs are up, tariffs are biting, and credit is expensive. Here is what July’s economic data means for small business margins, cash flow, and debt.
INFLATION IS BACK, AND THE FED IS STUCK – 4.2% Inflation, No Rate Relief
May CPI climbed to 4.2%, its highest since 2023, and the Fed is stuck. Here is what rising inflation, energy costs, and elevated debt mean for small business margins.
THE FED HELD TODAY. Main Street Is Still Holding Its Breath.
The FOMC voted 8–4 to hold rates at 3.5%–3.75% — the most divided Fed vote since 1992. With inflation back to 3.3% and oil near $107, small business owners carrying variable-rate debt are feeling the squeeze. Here’s what the data says and what smart SMB owners are doing right now.
OIL PRICES SURGED 35% IN A WEEK. Is Your Business Protected?
The U.S.- Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions are sending fuel, shipping, and energy costs sharply higher — and SMBs are already feeling the squeeze.
8 SIGNS DEBT IS STARTING TO RUN YOUR BUSINESS
A practical 2026 checklist to identify when debt starts controlling your business. Learn the 8 warning signs, what they mean, and how Valcor helps stabilize viable companies through restructuring, debt mediation, and smart capital solutions.
SMALL BUSINESS RESTRUCTURING IN 2026: 5 Lifeline Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know Before It’s Too Late
Discover how small businesses can achieve debt relief in 2025 through debt mediation, business restructuring, raising capital, and practical turnaround strategies. Learn how to avoid bankruptcy and stabilize your company with expert guidance.
