Community Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken franchise? Community Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken franchise? If so, here's a 2002 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Community Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in North Hills, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

CHIK ENTERPRISES
NORTH HILLS, CA 91343

SBA Loan Lender

COMMUNITY BANK
790 E COLORADO BLVD
PASADENA, CA 91101

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722310 - Food Service Contractors

Loan Approval Date

9/13/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$850,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $850,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $637,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 48 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 17 new jobs and retain 48 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

If you need to find money for a business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Community Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

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