Borrow Money to Buy a Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

Need money to buy a Cold Stone Creamery franchise? California Bank & Trust 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, California Bank & Trust issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in San Diego, California. Because Cold Stone Creamery was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this California small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLD STONE CREAMERY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92114

SBA Loan Lender

CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST
2399 GATEWAY OAKS DR, STE 110
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

2/24/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$290,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $290,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $217,500.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 12 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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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