Michigan Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream Franchise

Need money to buy a Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream 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 Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream franchise? If so, here's a 2003 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. National City Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Lincoln Park, Michigan.

SBA Loan Borrower

FRESH OPPORTUNITIES INC
LINCOLN PARK, MI 48146

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
2595 WAUKEGAN RD
BANNOCKBURN, IL 60015

The lender provided this loan for a small business through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/3/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$95,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $95,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $47,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 14 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 14 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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 firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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