Borrow Money to Buy a Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

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

If you live near Hopkins, Minnesota and are interested in buying a Cold Stone Creamery franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2003 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

COLD STONE CREAMERY
HOPKINS, MN 55446

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
90 S 7TH ST
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

8/25/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$122,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $122,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $104,125.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Cold Stone Creamery franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business promised to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Wells Fargo Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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