Ohio Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Dairy Queen Franchise

Need money to invest in a Dairy Queen franchise? Wells Fargo Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Columbus, Ohio and are interested in buying a Dairy Queen franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2000 by Wells Fargo Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

DAIRY QUEEN
COLUMBUS, OH 43221

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
2329 CENTRAL AVE NE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418

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.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

Loan Approval Date

2/11/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$585,400

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $585,400 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $439,050.

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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 18 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are raising money in Columbus OH, you ought to talk with a local Columbus SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Columbus businesses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Wells Fargo Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Wells Fargo 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:

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