SBA Loans for Drybar Franchises
Who actually funds Drybar SBA 7(a) deals, and how much they lend. Sourced directly from SBA FOIA records covering every approved 7(a) loan from 2021–2026.
Top lenders funding Drybar SBA loans
Ranked by number of Drybar 7(a) loans approved since 2021.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Bancorp Bank National Association | 3 | $2.5M | $844K |
| 2 | Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 2 | $350K | $175K |
| 2 | Meridian Bank | 2 | $1.1M | $531K |
| 2 | First Merchants Bank | 2 | $1.5M | $772K |
| 2 | The Huntington National Bank | 2 | $696K | $348K |
| 2 | Leader Bank, National Association | 2 | $1.4M | $719K |
| 2 | Northeast Bank | 2 | $50K | $25K |
| 8 | Grand Ridge National Bank | 1 | $805K | $805K |
| 8 | Gulfside Bank | 1 | $620K | $620K |
| 8 | HomeTrust Bank | 1 | $760K | $760K |
| 8 | Live Oak Banking Company | 1 | $700K | $700K |
| 8 | Citizens Bank | 1 | $520K | $520K |
| 8 | VelocitySBA, LLC | 1 | $606K | $606K |
| 8 | Climate First Bank | 1 | $650K | $650K |
| 8 | First Bank of the Lake | 1 | $1.0M | $1.0M |
| 8 | First Business Bank | 1 | $693K | $693K |
| 8 | First Commonwealth Bank | 1 | $604K | $604K |
| 8 | Five Star Bank | 1 | $630K | $630K |
| 8 | Fulton Bank, National Association | 1 | $554K | $554K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2021–2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved Drybar loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
Drybar SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | $4.8M | $692K |
| TX | 3 | $2.0M | $661K |
| FL | 3 | $1.9M | $619K |
| VA | 2 | $1.5M | $773K |
| RI | 2 | $1.1M | $531K |
| IL | 1 | $805K | $805K |
| NC | 3 | $720K | $240K |
| TN | 1 | $700K | $700K |
| KS | 1 | $693K | $693K |
| GA | 1 | $677K | $677K |
| PA | 1 | $604K | $604K |
| NY | 2 | $350K | $175K |
Drybar SBA loans by year
SBA lender notes for Drybarfrom the SBA Franchise Directory
1. When the real estate where the franchise business is located will secure the SBA-guaranteed loan, the Lease Rider may not be executed. 2. Franchisor may not enforce the Purchase Option on real estate owned by the franchisee or an affilaite of the franchisee when it is used as collateral for the SBA loan.
How to use this
The lenders above have actually closed SBA 7(a) loans for Drybar franchisees, so they already understand the brand's model, unit economics, and franchise agreement. That familiarity usually means a faster, cleaner underwrite than a lender seeing the concept for the first time.
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