Ohio Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Dairy Queen Franchise

Borrowing money to purchase a Dairy Queen franchise? Firstmerit Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Dairy Queen franchise? If so, here's a 2003 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Firstmerit Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Canal Fulton, Ohio.

SBA Loan Borrower

DAIRY QUEEN
CANAL FULTON, OH 44614

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

The lender provided this SBA business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

11/7/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Dairy Queen franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 48 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 48 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

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