SBA Loans for The Baked Bear Franchises
Who actually funds The Baked Bear 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 The Baked Bear SBA loans
Ranked by number of The Baked Bear 7(a) loans approved since 2021.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 2 | $540K | $270K |
| 1 | The Huntington National Bank | 2 | $458K | $229K |
| 3 | New Horizon Bank, National Association | 1 | $315K | $315K |
| 3 | Newtek Bank, National Association | 1 | $350K | $350K |
| 3 | Wells Fargo Bank National Association | 1 | $350K | $350K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2021 to 2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved The Baked Bear loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
The Baked Bear SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | 2 | $540K | $270K |
| NC | 2 | $458K | $229K |
| CA | 1 | $350K | $350K |
| NV | 1 | $350K | $350K |
| VA | 1 | $315K | $315K |
The Baked Bear SBA loans by year
How The Baked Bear SBA loans have performed
Outcomes for every funded The Baked Bear 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 The Baked Bearfrom the SBA Franchise Directory
When the real estate where the franchise business is located will secure the SBA-guaranted loan, the Addendum to Lease, may not be executed.
How to use this
The lenders above have actually closed SBA 7(a) loans for The Baked Bear 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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