Borrow Money to Buy a Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Franchise

Need a loan to invest in a Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream franchise? Associated Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Minneapolis, Minnesota needed money to invest in a Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream franchise back in 2000. Associated Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Minnesota small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

BEN & JERRY'S
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416

SBA Loan Lender

ASSOCIATED BANK
740 MARQUETTE AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402

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.

SIC Code

5451 - Dairy Products Stores

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/7/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $80,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Associated Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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