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Business Line of Credit for Restaurants

Draw funds when the kitchen needs them for repairs, inventory and payroll. Apply in 5 minutes with a soft credit pull. No tax returns required.

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Restaurant Line of Credit

Funds on standby for the next surprise in the kitchen

Restaurants face a steady stream of small emergencies and opportunities. A line of credit lets you draw when you need to, instead of starting a new application every time.

As fast as
24 hours

Amount to request

$85,000.00

Funding range$25K to $5M

*Sample amounts shown. Your actual offer depends on your business and is reviewed before approval.

A line of credit that fits restaurant life

Fast setup, light paperwork

A 5-minute application and about three months of bank statements. Draws can be funded in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

More than a credit score

FICO 500 and up is considered, and your deposit history weighs heavily in the review.

Costs shown before you accept

Your offer shows the full repayment amount on what you draw. No surprise costs after you sign.

Repayment laid out up front

You see the repayment schedule in your offer before accepting, so draws fit your cash flow plan.

Waiting on deposits to land?

Fast decisions. Applying takes about 5 minutes.

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How it works

Apply in minutes

A short application. A soft credit pull to start.

Fast decision

We review revenue, time in business and bank activity, not just a credit score.

Review your offer

You see the amount, the schedule and the full repayment amount before you sign.

Get funded

Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

A restaurant rarely needs money just once

Ask any owner how often something unexpected hits the kitchen. A fryer goes down in March, a prep cook quits in May, the beer distributor raises minimums in July. A business line of credit fits that rhythm. You get access to a set amount and draw from it when a need appears, instead of applying from scratch each time.

How a restaurant line of credit works with us

Once approved, you have a credit limit you can draw against. You repay what you use according to the schedule laid out in your offer, and the terms are spelled out before you accept, including the full repayment amount on what you draw.

  1. Complete the 5-minute application. We start with a soft credit pull.
  2. Upload about three months of business bank statements. No tax returns are required.
  3. Review the offer, including limits and repayment details.
  4. Draw funds when the restaurant needs them. Qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours.

Where restaurant owners use their line

We see lines of credit used for the in-between costs that are too small to plan a big funding round around but too large to absorb out of one week's sales:

Line of credit or lump sum?

If you know the exact amount and it is a one-time project, a lump sum may be simpler, such as a merchant cash advance for restaurants or restaurant working capital. A line fits better when needs are recurring and unpredictable. We are happy to walk through both in your offer review.

FICO 500 and up is considered, and sole proprietors can apply. Start your application to see what limit fits your deposits.

Planning your draws

A line works best when you treat it as a tool with a purpose, not extra revenue. Many owners set a simple rule: draw for repairs, inventory and short payroll gaps, and repay as the busy weeks come in. Keeping an eye on what you have drawn against your weekly sales helps the line stay available for the next real need.

Frequently Asked Questions

What credit score does a restaurant need for a line of credit?

We consider FICO 500 and up. Credit is reviewed together with your deposits and current obligations, so the score alone does not decide it.

How is my credit limit set?

Limits depend mainly on your average deposits and what you already owe to other lenders. Lines range within our overall funding of $25,000 to $5,000,000.

Do I pay for funds I have not drawn?

Your offer spells out exactly how repayment works on what you draw, and shows the full repayment amount before you accept.

Can a new owner of an existing restaurant apply?

We work with established businesses that have steady deposits. If the restaurant has a clear deposit history, apply and we will review it.

Will the application affect my credit?

No. We begin with a soft credit pull.

Fryer replacement $9,500.00
New POS system $12,000.00
Festival inventory $22,000.00
Dining room refresh $38,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

A little prep makes your line of credit review smoother.

  • Keep restaurant deposits in a single business account
  • Track which months run slow and why
  • Reduce returned payments and overdrafts
  • Decide on a rough limit based on past surprise costs

Restaurant credit line: us vs. a bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Application
5 minutes online
Lengthy paper application
Documents
About 3 months bank statements
Tax returns and financial statements
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Strong credit usually required
Initial credit check
Soft pull
Hard pull common
Funding speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Often weeks to set up

Get a line ready before you need it

One secure application. A soft credit pull to start. No obligation to accept an offer.

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