Fresno, CA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Subway Sandwich Shop Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Subway Sandwich Shop franchise? Comerica Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Subway Sandwich Shop franchise loans are available to Fresno, California entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs in other locations throughout the country. In fact, Comerica Bank, based in Dallas, Texas, issued an SBA franchise loan for a Subway Sandwich Shop franchise in 2004. We've got all the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

SUBWAY SANDWICH SHOP #28142
FRESNO, CA 93720

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

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.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

5/26/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Subway Sandwich Shop franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

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.

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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