More than half of restaurant operators are planning to increase their equipment and supply budgets in 2023, and 67% plan to make kitchen equipment replacements, according to a new study released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. read more

SEP 18, 2023 - 6:48 am

According to the results of a new survey from the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation, the equipment finance industry is experiencing a negative impact on business conditions due to recent bank failures and their attendant liquidity issues. read more

JUN 28, 2023 - 7:03 am

Despite economic uncertainties around inflation, labor issues and a looming recession, more than 80% of franchisors anticipate an increase in franchise sales in 2023, according to a new study released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. read more

MAY 22, 2023 - 7:12 am

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation released a new study to help equipment finance companies navigate the growing number of options for automating and improving their business processes. read more

FEB 7, 2023 - 7:18 am

A new study from the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation examined the evolution of captives and customer demands, the effects of modern technology and the outlook for captive finance. read more

JAN 17, 2023 - 7:13 am

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation released a new study, “Vertical Market Outlook Series: Office Imaging.” The report examined the manufacturers, end-users, products and services that comprise the sector’s changing landscape. read more

SEP 20, 2022 - 7:31 am

According to a new article published in the Journal of Equipment Lease Financing, the equipment leasing and finance industry will likely feel significant effects from rising inflation and the Fed’s actions to fight it. read more

JUL 8, 2022 - 7:23 am

According to a new study from the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation, the equipment finance industry has performed considerably better than expected during the COVID-19 pandemic due to factors such as increased availability of capital. read more

APR 12, 2022 - 6:31 am

As the U.S. retail sector deploys strategies such as increasing warehousing, repurposing existing stores and incorporating new technologies, it is creating opportunities for equipment leasing companies, according to a new study from the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. read more

MAR 25, 2022 - 6:36 am

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation released a study reviewing key ESG elements and their status in terms of strategy and the risks and opportunities they represent for the equipment finance industry. read more

FEB 10, 2022 - 6:35 am

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association selected Thomas Ware to receive its 2021 Michael J. Fleming Distinguished Service Award. The award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the association and the equipment finance industry. read more

SEP 21, 2021 - 6:37 am

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation released the results of its second quarterly COVID-19 Impact and Recovery Survey, which reveal equipment finance companies’ staffing performance, work-from-home expectations and portfolio metrics, including deferrals, defaults and originations. read more

SEP 8, 2021 - 6:40 am

According to a new study from the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation, the shift in consumer purchasing from multimodal to single-mode (e-commerce) during the COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted the future of logistics and warehouse management. read more

JUN 22, 2021 - 6:21 am

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation released the results of its first quarterly COVID-19 Impact and Recovery Survey, revealing a 1% decline in originations in 2020 among respondents as well as data on work-from-home practices and other factors influenced by the pandemic. read more

MAY 27, 2021 - 6:16 am

Most equipment leasing and finance companies have some form of cybersecurity defense in place, but they are still vulnerable to cyberattacks due to advancing tactics and techniques used by attackers, according to a new study from the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. read more

MAY 10, 2021 - 6:43 am