La Quinta, CA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream franchise? Comerica Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream franchise shouldn't be overly burdensome. In 2006, Comerica Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in La Quinta, California. Because Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this California small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

ESTES & EASTMAN DBA BASKIN-ROB
LA QUINTA, CA 92253

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

This lender provides SBA small business loans 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

10/26/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$462,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $462,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $346,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 12 new jobs and retain 12 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

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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