Rhode Island Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

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

If you live near Providence, Rhode Island and are interested in buying a Cold Stone Creamery franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2004 by Stearns Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

CK CREAMERY, LLC
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906

SBA Loan Lender

STEARNS BANK
4191 2ND ST SOUTH
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56301

This lender issued this commercial loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program was started in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

10/13/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$283,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $283,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $212,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Cold Stone Creamery franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Stearns Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

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