Orlando, FL Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

Need money to purchase a Cold Stone Creamery franchise? Comerica Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Cold Stone Creamery franchise loans are available to Orlando, Florida entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs in other locations throughout the country. In fact, Comerica Bank, based in Dallas, Texas, issued an SBA franchise loan for a Cold Stone Creamery franchise in 2003. We've got all the details on this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLD STONE CREAMERY #524
ORLANDO, FL 32819

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

This lender provides SBA debt financing as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/21/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$253,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $253,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $189,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Cold Stone Creamery franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 25 new jobs and retain 25 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Comerica Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Comerica Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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