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SBA Loans for Restaurants
Restaurants carry a reputation for being hard to finance. Some of that is earned and some of it is folklore. These cover what a lender actually tests on a restaurant deal, and what you can do about each one.
New to this? Start with the long-form guide: SBA Loans for Restaurants, the complete guide. It covers the whole process in order. The pages below go deeper on one question each.
Every restaurant article
How to Get an SBA Loan for a Restaurant
The whole process, start to close.
Purchasing a Restaurant with an SBA 7(a)
Acquisition structure, and what the seller can and cannot do.
Restaurant Cash Flow Requirements
The coverage a lender needs to see, and prime cost norms.
Are Restaurants High Risk for SBA Loans?
What the data says, versus what brokers say.
SBA Loans for Restaurant Equipment
What counts as equipment, and how it is valued as collateral.
Food Truck to Brick and Mortar
Financing the step up to a fixed location.
Restaurant SBA Loan FAQ
18 questions answered.
Run your own restaurant deal
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What lenders check before you apply, in order.
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