SBA Loans for Zaxby's Franchises
Who actually funds Zaxby's 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 Zaxby's SBA loans
Ranked by number of Zaxby's 7(a) loans approved since 2021.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Live Oak Banking Company | 12 | $22.7M | $1.9M |
| 2 | United Community Bank | 8 | $15.2M | $1.9M |
| 3 | Merchants Bank of Indiana | 3 | $4.8M | $1.6M |
| 3 | Banc of California | 3 | $5.8M | $1.9M |
| 5 | Ameris Bank | 2 | $375K | $188K |
| 5 | Colony Bank | 2 | $2.4M | $1.2M |
| 5 | Pinnacle Bank | 2 | $4.0M | $2.0M |
| 5 | The Huntington National Bank | 2 | $3.6M | $1.8M |
| 5 | United FCU | 2 | $5.4M | $2.7M |
| 10 | First Harrison Bank | 1 | $137K | $137K |
| 10 | First Federal Bank | 1 | $634K | $634K |
| 10 | First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company | 1 | $2.9M | $2.9M |
| 10 | Seacoast National Bank | 1 | $1.2M | $1.2M |
| 10 | SouthState Bank, National Association | 1 | $2.2M | $2.2M |
| 10 | TD Bank, National Association | 1 | $3.2M | $3.2M |
| 10 | The Central Trust Bank | 1 | $175K | $175K |
| 10 | Vallant Bank | 1 | $1.3M | $1.3M |
| 10 | Truist Bank | 1 | $657K | $657K |
| 10 | First National Bank of Pennsylvania | 1 | $1.3M | $1.3M |
| 10 | First Western SBLC, LLC | 1 | $1.9M | $1.9M |
| 10 | Harvest Small Business Finance, LLC | 1 | $2.1M | $2.1M |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2021–2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved Zaxby's loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
Zaxby's SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC | 4 | $10.2M | $2.6M |
| GA | 3 | $10.0M | $3.3M |
| VA | 5 | $7.5M | $1.5M |
| FL | 4 | $6.4M | $1.6M |
| MD | 3 | $5.8M | $1.9M |
| SC | 4 | $5.1M | $1.3M |
| MS | 3 | $5.1M | $1.7M |
| TX | 2 | $4.8M | $2.4M |
| AL | 3 | $4.4M | $1.5M |
| AZ | 2 | $4.0M | $2.0M |
| OH | 2 | $3.6M | $1.8M |
| NJ | 2 | $3.5M | $1.8M |
| TN | 3 | $3.5M | $1.2M |
| KS | 1 | $2.8M | $2.8M |
| NY | 2 | $2.7M | $1.3M |
Zaxby's SBA loans by year
SBA lender notes for Zaxby'sfrom the SBA Franchise Directory
When the real estate where the franchise business is located will secure the SBA-guaranteed loan, the Lease Rider may not be executed.
How to use this
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