SBA Loans for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Franchises
Who actually funds Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 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 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen SBA loans
Ranked by number of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 7(a) loans approved since 2021.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peapack Private Bank and Trust | 5 | $6.3M | $1.3M |
| 2 | Live Oak Banking Company | 3 | $3.9M | $1.3M |
| 2 | Pan American Bank & Trust | 3 | $7.2M | $2.4M |
| 4 | Wells Fargo Bank National Association | 2 | $1.9M | $954K |
| 5 | Continental Bank | 1 | $1.8M | $1.8M |
| 5 | Harvest Small Business Finance, LLC | 1 | $4.7M | $4.7M |
| 5 | Citizens Bank | 1 | $2.4M | $2.4M |
| 5 | One World Bank | 1 | $2.9M | $2.9M |
| 5 | Camden National Bank | 1 | $1.0M | $1.0M |
| 5 | Byline Bank | 1 | $3.0M | $3.0M |
| 5 | PNC Bank, National Association | 1 | $617K | $617K |
| 5 | United Community Bank | 1 | $2.5M | $2.5M |
| 5 | Bank Five Nine | 1 | $192K | $192K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2021–2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL | 4 | $9.6M | $2.4M |
| CA | 2 | $7.7M | $3.9M |
| FL | 3 | $4.2M | $1.4M |
| NJ | 3 | $3.6M | $1.2M |
| TX | 1 | $2.9M | $2.9M |
| NY | 2 | $2.7M | $1.4M |
| MO | 1 | $2.5M | $2.5M |
| VA | 1 | $1.8M | $1.8M |
| MA | 1 | $1.1M | $1.1M |
| ME | 1 | $1.0M | $1.0M |
| PA | 1 | $617K | $617K |
| DC | 1 | $514K | $514K |
| AZ | 1 | $192K | $192K |
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen SBA loans by year
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