Dallas, TX Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Franchise
Borrowing money to buy a Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream franchise? Comerica Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.
An entrepreneur in Dallas, Texas needed money to invest in a Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream franchise back in 2004. Comerica Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.
SBA Loan Borrower
BEN & JERRY'S
DALLAS, TX 75206
SBA Loan Lender
COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201
This lender provides SBA debt financing as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.
SBA Loan Program Type
This loan was issued as a general business loan.
NAICS Code
722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants
Loan Approval Date
12/9/2004
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$399,600
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $399,600 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $299,700.
More Information on This SBA Loan
The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream franchise. At the time of the loan, the company
had 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the borrowed money would help generate 8 new jobs.
Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan
SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.
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 Comerica 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!
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