Florida Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Edible Arrangements Franchise

Need money to invest in an Edible Arrangements franchise? Comerica Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Jacksonville, Florida and are interested in buying an Edible Arrangements franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2006 by Comerica Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

EDIBLE ARANGEMENTS
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244

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

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

9/21/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$185,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $185,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $138,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy an Edible Arrangements 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.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

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 $185,000 loan. Remember, fight for what you want, and it will be yours!

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