Central City, PA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Fox's Pizza Den Franchise

Need a loan to invest in a Fox's Pizza Den franchise? First Commonwealth Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Central City, Pennsylvania needed money to invest in a Fox's Pizza Den franchise back in 2003. First Commonwealth Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

FOX'S PIZZA DEN
CENTRAL CITY, PA 15926

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK
RTE 220 & N JUNIATA ST
HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA 16648

This lender processed this bank loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

11/26/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$15,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $15,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $7,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Fox's Pizza Den franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 6 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into First Commonwealth Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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