SBA loan data
SBA loans for limited-service restaurants: FY2020–FY2025 data
Limited-Service Restaurants (NAICS 722513, "Limited-Service Restaurants") ranked #2 among six-digit industries by number of SBA 7(a) and 504 loans approved nationwide in FY2020–FY2025. Below: volume by year, loan sizes, where the loans went, and the lenders and CDCs that made the most of them.
Data as of (SBA 7(a) & 504 FOIA release). Headline figures cover fiscal years 2020 through 2025 (October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2025). Methodology and sources.
Headline numbers, FY2020–FY2025
11,002 SBA 7(a) and 504 loans totaling $5.57 billion were approved for limited-service restaurants in FY2020–FY2025 (10,028 7(a) and 974 504), excluding loans later cancelled.
- 11,002SBA loans approved (7(a) + 504)
- $5.57 billionTotal approved amount
- $325,000Median 7(a) loan (10,028 loans)
- $676,000Median 504 amount (974 loans)
- 207,909Jobs supported, as reported on the loans
- 47.5%Loans to franchise businesses
What this means for a borrower
- Half of the 7(a) loans approved for limited-service restaurants were between $115,000 and $570,000, and the median was $325,000, 64% above the all-industry median of $198,300. A request well above $570,000 would be larger than three in four 7(a) loans recorded here.
- 28.2% of 7(a) loans here were under $150,000 (all-industry: 40.6%).
- 504 loans were 8.9% of the loans counted here (all-industry: 11.7%), with a median 504 amount of $676,000.
- 876 lenders (counted by name as recorded in the data) approved at least one 7(a) loan here. The 10 most active by count made 31.3% of 7(a) loans, so 7(a) lending here is spread across many lenders.
- 7(a) approvals went from 1,117 in FY2020 to 2,166 in FY2025, up 94%.
These are counts of approved loans. The data does not show applications that were declined or withdrawn, so it says nothing about approval odds, and past volume is not a forecast for any individual request.
Loans by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | 7(a) loans | 7(a) amount | 504 loans | 504 amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 1,117 | $494.7 million | 125 | $92.4 million |
| FY2021 | 1,543 | $835.8 million | 203 | $147.0 million |
| FY2022 | 1,439 | $720.2 million | 217 | $159.2 million |
| FY2023 | 1,782 | $768.7 million | 126 | $112.2 million |
| FY2024 | 1,981 | $908.4 million | 140 | $115.3 million |
| FY2025 | 2,166 | $1.07 billion | 163 | $145.9 million |
| FY2026 (to 06/30, partial) | 1,259 | $620.0 million | 117 | $103.3 million |
FY2026 covers only part of the year and is not included in any other figure on this page. Recent years can still change as loans are cancelled after approval.
Loan sizes
| Measure | 7(a) | 504 |
|---|---|---|
| Loans | 10,028 | 974 |
| 25th percentile | $115,000 | $372,250 |
| Median | $325,000 | $676,000 |
| 75th percentile | $570,000 | $1,118,000 |
| Average | $478,215 | $792,497 |
| Loan amount | 7(a) loans | 7(a) share | 504 loans | 504 share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $150,000 | 2,826 | 28.2% | 40 | 4.1% |
| $150,000 to $349,999 | 2,460 | 24.5% | 189 | 19.4% |
| $350,000 to $999,999 | 3,723 | 37.1% | 440 | 45.2% |
| $1 million to $1,999,999 | 689 | 6.9% | 276 | 28.3% |
| $2 million to $4,999,999 | 309 | 3.1% | 29 | 3.0% |
| $5 million or more | 21 | 0.2% | fewer than 10 | fewer than 10 |
504 amounts are the CDC portion recorded in SBA's data (the "GrossApproval" field); the separate first-lien lender loan in a 504 project is not included, so 504 and 7(a) amounts are not directly comparable.
Most active lenders and CDCs
Ranked by number of loans approved for Limited-Service Restaurants (NAICS 722513) in FY2020–FY2025, then by amount. Names are shown exactly as recorded in SBA's data; the same institution can appear under more than one name, and we do not merge them. Lenders or CDCs with fewer than 10 loans here are not listed. This is a count of past activity, not a ranking of quality or a recommendation.
| # | Lender (as recorded) | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Huntington National Bank | 1,421 | $390.0 million |
| 2 | Live Oak Banking Company | 315 | $341.4 million |
| 3 | Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 287 | $42.9 million |
| 4 | U.S. Bank, National Association | 215 | $40.5 million |
| 5 | KeyBank National Association | 182 | $75.6 million |
| 6 | TD Bank, National Association | 165 | $50.5 million |
| 7 | Readycap Lending, LLC | 144 | $63.4 million |
| 8 | Wells Fargo Bank National Association | 142 | $80.0 million |
| 9 | Bank of Hope | 135 | $53.1 million |
| 10 | Newtek Bank, National Association | 128 | $56.2 million |
| # | CDC (as recorded) | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mortgage Capital Development Corporation | 61 | $59.0 million |
| 2 | Florida Business Development Corporation | 48 | $44.8 million |
| 3 | Granite State Economic Development Corporation | 39 | $14.7 million |
| 4 | Florida First Capital Finance Corporation, Inc. | 37 | $44.7 million |
| 5 | WBD, Inc. | 32 | $31.7 million |
| 6 | Michigan Certified Development Corporation | 28 | $29.0 million |
| 7 | Capital Certified Development Corporation | 27 | $22.7 million |
| 8 | SomerCor 504, Inc. | 26 | $16.7 million |
| 9 | Mountain West Small Business Finance | 24 | $21.4 million |
| 10 | CDC Small Business Finance Corp. | 24 | $19.5 million |
876 lender names appear on at least one 7(a) loan for Limited-Service Restaurants (NAICS 722513), and 133 CDC names on at least one 504 loan.
7(a) loans by processing method
| Processing method (as recorded) | Loans | Share of 7(a) |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred Lenders Program | 6,647 | 66.3% |
| SBA Express Program | 2,311 | 23.0% |
| 7a General | 948 | 9.5% |
| Community Advantage Initiative | 118 | 1.2% |
Where the loans went
| State | Loans | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,283 | 11.7% | $691.2 million |
| Texas | 901 | 8.2% | $561.9 million |
| Florida | 719 | 6.5% | $424.8 million |
| Ohio | 541 | 4.9% | $193.6 million |
| New York | 495 | 4.5% | $198.7 million |
| Georgia | 483 | 4.4% | $285.4 million |
| Illinois | 435 | 4.0% | $214.7 million |
| Michigan | 434 | 3.9% | $209.8 million |
| Pennsylvania | 387 | 3.5% | $145.1 million |
| Washington | 365 | 3.3% | $170.4 million |
Share of all loans for this industry nationwide. The industry is the NAICS code recorded on each loan, as reported in SBA's data.
Other industries
- All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
- Beauty Salons
- Child Care Services
- Chiropractor Offices
- Dental Offices
- Electrical Contractors
- Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
- Full-Service Restaurants
- General Automotive Repair
- Home Health Care Services
- Hotels and Motels
- Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
- Landscaping Services
- Law Offices
- Local General Freight Trucking
- Long-Distance Truckload Trucking
- Other Personal Care Services
- Other Personal Services
- Other Professional and Technical Services
- Pet Care Services
- Physician Offices
- Plumbing and HVAC Contractors
- Residential Remodelers
- Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
Questions this data answers
How many SBA loans were approved for limited-service restaurants from FY2020 to FY2025?
11,002 SBA 7(a) and 504 loans totaling $5.57 billion: 10,028 7(a) loans and 974 504 loans, according to SBA FOIA data as of June 30, 2026. Loans later cancelled are excluded.
What is the median SBA 7(a) loan size for limited-service restaurants?
$325,000 for loans approved in FY2020–FY2025. Half of the 7(a) loans were between $115,000 and $570,000; the average was $478,215, pulled up by a smaller number of large loans.
What is the typical SBA 504 loan amount for limited-service restaurants?
The median 504 amount was $676,000 across 974 loans. This is the CDC portion recorded in SBA's data; the separate first-lien lender loan in a 504 project is not included.
Which states had the most SBA loans for limited-service restaurants?
By loan count in FY2020–FY2025: California (1,283 loans, 11.7%), Texas (901 loans, 8.2%), Florida (719 loans, 6.5%).
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