Houston, TX Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

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

Getting money to buy a Cold Stone Creamery franchise is doable. In 2002, Comerica Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Houston, Texas. Because Cold Stone Creamery was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Texas small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLD STONE CREAMERY
HOUSTON, TX 77024

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/11/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$219,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $219,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $164,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Cold Stone Creamery 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 14 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

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If you need money to start a business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great way to raise money

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $219,000 loan. Remember, feel the fear, and do it anyway.

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