Florida Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Atlanta Bread Company Franchise

Borrowing money to purchase an Atlanta Bread Company franchise? Comerica Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy an Atlanta Bread Company franchise shouldn't be too tough. In 2001, Comerica Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Orange Park, Florida. Because Atlanta Bread Company was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Florida small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

ATLANTA BREAD CO
ORANGE PARK, FL 32003

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

1/5/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$502,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $502,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $376,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy an Atlanta Bread Company franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 38 new jobs and retain 40 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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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