California Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Subway Sandwich Shop Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Subway Sandwich Shop franchise? Comerica Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Subway Sandwich Shop franchise shouldn't be overly burdensome. In 2003, Comerica Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Long Beach, California. Because Subway Sandwich Shop was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this California small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

SUBWAY #6002 #10099 AND #19210
LONG BEACH, CA 90802

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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

8/7/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$910,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $910,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $682,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Subway Sandwich Shop franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 40 new jobs and retain 42 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Comerica Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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