Austin, TX Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream Franchise

Need money to purchase a Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream franchise? Comerica Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Austin, Texas and are interested in buying a Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2007 by Comerica Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

E & L VENTURES LLC DBA BASKIN-ROBBINS
Austin, TX 78749

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

5/30/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$212,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $212,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $159,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 6 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Comerica Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

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