Bluffton, SC Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Quiznos Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Quiznos franchise? Lowcountry National Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Quiznos franchise? If so, here's a 2004 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Lowcountry National Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Bluffton, South Carolina.

SBA Loan Borrower

QUIZNO'S (LAJA FOODS, LLC)
BLUFFTON, SC 29910

SBA Loan Lender

LOWCOUNTRY NATIONAL BANK
36 SEA ISLAND PKWY
BEAUFORT, SC 29907

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to limit the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

5/4/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$130,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $130,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $110,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Quiznos franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 12 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $130,000 loan. Remember, if it to be, it is up to me!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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