Borrow Money to Buy a Papa Murphy's Take & Bake Pizza Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Papa Murphy's Take & Bake Pizza franchise? M&i Marshall & Ilsley Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in West Bend, Wisconsin needed money to invest in a Papa Murphy's Take & Bake Pizza franchise back in 2001. M&i Marshall & Ilsley Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Wisconsin small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

PAPA MURPHY'S TAKE N' BAKE PIZ
WEST BEND, WI 53095

SBA Loan Lender

M&I MARSHALL & ILSLEY BANK
16570 W BLUEMOUND RD
BROOKFIELD, WI 53005

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to limit the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

7/26/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$125,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $125,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $106,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Papa Murphy's Take & Bake Pizza franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 9 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

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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