SBA Loans for The Great American Bagel Franchises
Who actually funds The Great American Bagel SBA 7(a) deals, and how much they lend. Sourced directly from SBA FOIA records covering every approved 7(a) loan from 2024–2025.
Top lenders funding The Great American Bagel SBA loans
Ranked by number of The Great American Bagel 7(a) loans approved since 2024.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hinsdale Bank & Trust Company, National Association | 2 | $430K | $215K |
| 2 | Byline Bank | 1 | $540K | $540K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2024–2025. Shows lenders with at least one approved The Great American Bagel loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
The Great American Bagel SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 1 | $540K | $540K |
| IL | 2 | $430K | $215K |
The Great American Bagel SBA loans by year
How to use this
The lenders above have actually closed SBA 7(a) loans for The Great American Bagel 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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