Texas Entrepreneur Secures Financing 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 2003, 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 77070

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

7/17/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$245,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $245,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $183,750.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 15 new jobs and retain 17 existing jobs.

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.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you need seed money for a small business? Maybe you need money to buy a business? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

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