Borrow Money to Buy a Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

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

Getting money to buy a Cold Stone Creamery franchise shouldn't be too tough. In 2005, Stearns Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Richmond, Virginia. Because Cold Stone Creamery was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Virginia small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLD STONE CREAMERY
RICHMOND, VA 23220

SBA Loan Lender

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

This lender issued this SBA small business loan under the 7A SBA program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 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

5461 - Retail Bakeries

NAICS Code

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

1/21/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$240,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $240,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $180,000.

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 25 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business planned to use the money 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.

We've showcased information on this loan to let you know that businesses like yours can get an SBA loan.

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