Florida Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Tropical Smoothie Franchise

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

An entrepreneur in Tampa, Florida needed money to invest in a Tropical Smoothie franchise back in 2002. Bank Of America issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
TAMPA, FL 33607

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

The lender provided this business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

8/9/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$78,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $78,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $39,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Tropical Smoothie franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 10 new jobs and retain 12 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

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.

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