Comerica Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Shoney's Restaurant Franchise

Need money to invest in a Shoney's Restaurant franchise? Comerica Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Owensboro, Kentucky needed money to invest in a Shoney's Restaurant franchise back in 2004. Comerica Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Kentucky small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

SHONEY'S
OWENSBORO, KY 42301

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

4/21/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$139,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $139,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $118,150.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Shoney's Restaurant franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the borrowed money would help create 85 new jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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