SBA Loans for Starting Strength Franchises
Who actually funds Starting Strength 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 Starting Strength SBA loans
Ranked by number of Starting Strength 7(a) loans approved since 2021.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CDC Small Business Finance Corp. | 2 | $700K | $350K |
| 1 | SouthState Bank, National Association | 2 | $845K | $423K |
| 3 | Fifth Third Bank | 1 | $30K | $30K |
| 3 | Flagship Enterprise Center, Inc. (dba Bankable) | 1 | $220K | $220K |
| 3 | Mechanics and Farmers Bank | 1 | $427K | $427K |
| 3 | Midwest Regional Bank | 1 | $389K | $389K |
| 3 | Readycap Lending, LLC | 1 | $100K | $100K |
| 3 | The Huntington National Bank | 1 | $348K | $348K |
| 3 | BancFirst | 1 | $270K | $270K |
| 3 | Valley Economic Development Partners, Inc. | 1 | $250K | $250K |
| 3 | Citizens Bank | 1 | $400K | $400K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2021–2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved Starting Strength loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
Starting Strength SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 2 | $845K | $423K |
| OH | 3 | $628K | $209K |
| NC | 1 | $427K | $427K |
| AL | 1 | $400K | $400K |
| AZ | 1 | $389K | $389K |
| PA | 1 | $350K | $350K |
| CO | 1 | $350K | $350K |
| OK | 1 | $270K | $270K |
| IN | 1 | $220K | $220K |
| IL | 1 | $100K | $100K |
Starting Strength SBA loans by year
SBA lender notes for Starting Strengthfrom the SBA Franchise Directory
When the real estate where the franchise business is located will secure the SBA-guaranteed loan, the Addendum to Lease may not be executed.
How to use this
The lenders above have actually closed SBA 7(a) loans for Starting Strength 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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