SBA Loans for KidStrong Franchises
Who actually funds KidStrong SBA 7(a) deals, and how much they lend. Sourced directly from SBA FOIA records covering every approved 7(a) loan from 2021 to 2026.
Top lenders funding KidStrong SBA loans
Ranked by number of KidStrong 7(a) loans approved since 2021.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Huntington National Bank | 6 | $1.9M | $322K |
| 2 | Wells Fargo Bank National Association | 5 | $3.6M | $715K |
| 2 | Frost Bank | 5 | $1.6M | $327K |
| 4 | First Bank of the Lake | 3 | $1.3M | $434K |
| 4 | United Community Bank | 3 | $1.7M | $558K |
| 6 | Citizens Bank | 2 | $1.1M | $552K |
| 6 | Peoples Bank | 2 | $524K | $262K |
| 6 | Univest Bank and Trust Co | 2 | $446K | $223K |
| 6 | Mission Bank | 2 | $1.6M | $824K |
| 10 | Magnifi Financial CU | 1 | $408K | $408K |
| 10 | Falcon National Bank | 1 | $600K | $600K |
| 10 | HomeTrust Bank | 1 | $58K | $58K |
| 10 | InBank | 1 | $366K | $366K |
| 10 | Lendistry SBLC, LLC | 1 | $585K | $585K |
| 10 | Apex Bank | 1 | $550K | $550K |
| 10 | Pinnacle Bank | 1 | $714K | $714K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2021 to 2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved KidStrong loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
KidStrong SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | $4.4M | $633K |
| AZ | 4 | $2.3M | $569K |
| FL | 3 | $1.3M | $431K |
| TX | 3 | $1.1M | $379K |
| ID | 2 | $1.1M | $552K |
| MN | 2 | $993K | $497K |
| IL | 3 | $924K | $308K |
| NY | 1 | $853K | $853K |
| MI | 1 | $746K | $746K |
| TN | 1 | $550K | $550K |
| WI | 1 | $544K | $544K |
| WA | 2 | $524K | $262K |
| MD | 3 | $504K | $168K |
| OK | 2 | $496K | $248K |
| MS | 1 | $385K | $385K |
KidStrong SBA loans by year
How KidStrong SBA loans have performed
Outcomes for every funded KidStrong 7(a) loan approved since FY2010. Each SBA loan usually finances one location, so read these as an estimate of units.
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data. Defaulted means the SBA purchased the guaranty (charged off, or purchased and not yet charged off). Recent loans have had less time to default, and small loan counts swing widely, so one or two loans can move these percentages a lot.
SBA lender notes for KidStrongfrom the SBA Franchise Directory
When the real estate where the franchise business is located will secure the SBA-guaranteed loan, the Lease Rider and the Collateral Assignment of Lease may not be executed.
How to use this
The lenders above have actually closed SBA 7(a) loans for KidStrong 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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