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Expansion Funding for Catering Companies

Add kitchen space, vehicles or a new event team so you stop turning down bookings you could have won.

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Catering Growth Capital

Stop turning down events you could cater

If your calendar is full and your kitchen is maxed out, expansion capital funds the capacity that lets you say yes to more work.

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.

Capital for catering growth

Move on growth while demand is there

Decisions move fast with minimal paperwork: bank statements instead of business plans or tax returns.

Flexible on credit

FICO 500+ is considered, and we start with a soft pull.

See the total before committing

Your offer shows the full repayment amount before you accept, with no surprise costs after you sign.

A clear payment plan

The repayment schedule is laid out up front so you can test it against your ramp-up.

Ready to see your numbers?

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.

Growth in catering usually means capacity

When a catering company turns down events because the kitchen, the vans or the crew are maxed out, the next step is expansion. That might be a larger commissary kitchen, a second refrigerated vehicle, a preferred-vendor relationship at a new venue, or a drop-off and corporate lunch line that keeps the kitchen busy on weekdays.

Each of those costs money before it earns any.

Common expansion projects

For vehicles and kitchen gear, equipment financing for catering ties the funding to the asset. For buildout, hiring and launch costs, working capital for catering is usually the better fit.

What we look at

We are built for established businesses with steady deposits. We review about three months of business bank statements, with no tax returns required. FICO scores of 500 and up are considered, and the process starts with a soft credit pull. Sole proprietors can apply. Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000, and the amount depends mainly on your deposits and existing obligations.

Questions to answer before you expand

Answering these first helps you request the right amount and pick the right product, instead of borrowing for growth the business is not yet ready to absorb.

Expanding without overextending

Expansion should pay for itself, but not on day one. Look at the full repayment amount and the schedule in your offer, both laid out before you accept, and ask whether today's revenue can carry the payments while the new capacity ramps up. Phasing a project, such as adding the van first and the kitchen later, can keep that comfortable. Apply in about 5 minutes to see your options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I fund a new kitchen buildout?

Working capital can be used for buildout costs. The amount you qualify for depends on your current deposits and existing obligations.

Should I use equipment financing or working capital for expansion?

Equipment financing fits vehicles and kitchen gear. Working capital fits hiring, buildout and launch costs. Many expansions use a mix.

Do you need a business plan or projections?

No. We review about three months of business bank statements rather than projections or tax returns.

How fast is funding?

Decisions move fast, and qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours.

Will a soft pull affect my score?

A soft credit pull is used to start and does not affect your score the way a hard inquiry can.

Can I combine products for one expansion?

Yes. Some caterers use equipment financing for a van or kitchen gear and working capital for hiring and launch costs.

Second van $48,000.00
Kitchen buildout $95,000.00
New event team $32,000.00
Office lunch line $27,500.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Strong expansion requests usually share a few traits.

  • Show steady deposits for at least the last few months
  • Price the project with real quotes
  • Phase large projects so revenue ramps first
  • Keep existing obligations current

Growth capital: us vs. a typical bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Documents
Bank statements only
Plans, projections, returns
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Strong credit expected
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks to months
Products
Working capital, equipment, LOC
Usually term loans
Application
5 minutes
Lengthy underwriting

Build the catering company you are booked for

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

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