Borrow Money to Buy a Tcby Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Tcby franchise? Fifth Third Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Tcby franchise may simply require a phone call to a local SBA banker. In 2001, Fifth Third Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Carmel, Indiana. Because Tcby was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Indiana small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

TCBY TREATS, A PARTNERSHIP
CARMEL, IN 46032

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
251 N ILLINOIS ST
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to limit the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program is quick, requiring 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.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

9/20/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $21,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Tcby franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Fifth Third Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Fifth Third Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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