Grapevine, TX Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Church's Fried Chicken Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Church's Fried Chicken franchise? Wells Fargo Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Grapevine, Texas and are interested in buying a Church's Fried Chicken franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2002 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

THE DALIA GROUP INC
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
912 S HWY 183
AUSTIN, TX 78741

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/24/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Church's Fried Chicken franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 16 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 16 existing 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.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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