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Funding for a Big Contract for Coffee Shops

Say yes to the office account, the wholesale deal or the festival booth. Funding from $25,000 to cover supplies, staff and gear before the client pays.

Fund My Contract

Coffee Shop Contract Funding

Big buyers pay late. Your roaster does not.

Corporate and event clients often pay on net terms. We help you cover beans, staff and equipment in the meantime, based on how your café already deposits.

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.

Why contract funding works here

Move while the deal is hot

A 5-minute application and about three months of statements. Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Credit flexibility

FICO scores from 500 are considered. Your deposit history matters most.

Know the total cost

The full repayment amount is in your offer before you accept, with no surprise costs after you sign.

Plan around the payout

The repayment schedule is spelled out up front so you can line it up with when the client pays.

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.

The good problem: a contract bigger than your bank balance

A tech campus wants your coffee in every break room. A hotel group asks you to supply its lobby bar. A three-day music festival offers you the main coffee booth. Each one could change your year, and each one needs cash before it pays: extra beans, a mobile espresso cart, more staff, packaging, sometimes a delivery vehicle. Funding for a big contract for coffee shops covers that front-loaded spend so you can say yes.

Where the money usually goes

Contract typeTypical up-front costs
Office or campus coffee serviceBrewers, grinders, delivery runs, bulk beans
Wholesale to restaurants or hotelsRoasting capacity, bags, labels, a delivery vehicle
Festival or event boothMobile cart, generator, extra baristas, cups
Recurring cateringAirpots, carriers, pastry orders, staff hours

Why timing matters

Big buyers often pay on net terms, or after the event. Meanwhile your roaster, your staff and your landlord want to be paid on the usual schedule. That gap is what sinks good contracts. Working capital covers it in one lump sum; a line of credit works if the contract has several delivery waves. If you need equipment such as a mobile cart, equipment financing keeps that cost separate.

Your offer depends mainly on your existing deposits and obligations, not on the contract value itself. The full repayment amount and the schedule are shown before you accept.

Apply while the contract is fresh

The application takes about 5 minutes. Have roughly three months of business bank statements ready; tax returns are not required. We start with a soft credit pull and consider FICO scores from 500. Sole proprietors can apply too. Qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours. Apply now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the signed contract increase my offer?

The contract helps show what the money is for, but offers are based mainly on your current deposits and existing obligations.

The client pays in 60 days. Can I bridge that?

That gap is a common reason coffee shops use contract funding. Pick a repayment schedule that you can carry until the client pays, and review it in your offer before accepting.

Can I use the funds to hire event staff?

Yes. Staffing, supplies, equipment and transport are all typical uses for contract work.

What if I do not have the contract in writing yet?

You can still apply. Many owners apply as soon as negotiations look serious so the money is ready when the deal closes.

Does my credit need to be perfect?

No. FICO scores from 500 are considered, and the strength of your deposits carries real weight in the decision.

Can a coffee truck or kiosk use contract funding?

Yes. Coffee trucks, kiosks and carts with steady deposits can apply. Event and catering contracts are a common reason mobile operators reach out, especially when a festival season stacks several bookings in a row and each one needs supplies, fuel and staff paid before the organizer settles up. Sole proprietors are welcome to apply as well.

Mobile coffee cart $30,000.00
Wholesale beans $48,000.00
Event staffing $26,000.00
Delivery van $55,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

A few habits make contract funding simpler to approve and easier to repay.

  • Get the client's payment terms in writing
  • Estimate up-front costs line by line
  • Keep regular café sales flowing to one account
  • Disclose any current advances or loans

Contract funding: us vs. traditional lenders

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Decision basis
Your bank deposits
Credit history and collateral
Paperwork
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns, contracts, financials
First check
Soft credit pull
Hard pull common
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Strong scores usually expected
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Often too slow for the deal

Take the contract, we will help cover the gap

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

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