My wife is a certified personal trainer with a masters degree in exercise physiology. She is now wanting to start a small business within this area of interest and I suggested looking into the "Curves" franchise. Startup fees for a new franchise are about $55-60K, and to purchase an existing franchise in our area is about $150-200K. Any ideas of how to go about financing such a venture. I have heard that SBA loans may be a good idea, but any feedback you have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.