Kalamazoo, MI Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Jimmy John's Franchise

Need money to invest in a Jimmy John's franchise? National City Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Jimmy John's franchise? If so, here's a 2004 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. National City Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

SBA Loan Borrower

JIMMY JOHNS SUB SHOP
KALAMAZOO, MI 49008

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
2595 WAUKEGAN RD
BANNOCKBURN, IL 60015

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

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

1/15/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $75,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Jimmy John's franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 12 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

This SBA loan was for $150,000. How would you spend $150,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

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