Borrow Money to Buy a Tropical Smoothie Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Tropical Smoothie franchise? Fifth Third Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Tropical Smoothie franchise? If so, here's a 2003 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Fifth Third Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Naples, Florida.

SBA Loan Borrower

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
NAPLES, FL 34103

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
38 FOUNTAIN SQ PLAZA
CINCINNATI, OH 45263

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to minimize the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

11/28/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Tropical Smoothie franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 12 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

We've showcased information on this loan to let you know that businesses like yours can get an SBA loan.

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