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Borrow Money to Buy a Tropical Smoothie Franchise

Need a loan to buy a Tropical Smoothie franchise? Bank Of America has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Tropical Smoothie franchise is doable. In 2002, Bank Of America issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Smyrna, Georgia. Because Tropical Smoothie was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Georgia small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
SMYRNA, GA 30080

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

9/26/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Tropical Smoothie franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 9 new jobs.

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

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Bank Of America and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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