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Expansion Funding for Coffee Shops

Open a second location, add a drive-thru or start roasting. Funding from $25,000 to $5,000,000 based on the shop you already run.

Plan My Expansion

Coffee Shop Expansion

Your first shop is the proof

We size expansion offers around your current deposits, not optimistic projections, so you can open the next location on numbers you already know.

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.

What makes expansion funding easier here

Light paperwork, fast decisions

Five-minute application and about three months of statements. Funding in as little as 24 hours if qualified.

Flexible on credit

FICO scores from 500 are considered alongside your deposit history.

No hidden math

The full repayment amount is shown in your offer before you accept. Nothing new appears after you sign.

A plan you can budget

The repayment schedule is set out in the offer, so you can build it into your opening budget.

Need capital this week?

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.

Growing past one counter

The first shop proved the concept. Now the line is out the door at 7:30, the patio is full, and a landlord down the road is offering a spot with a drive-thru window. Expansion funding for coffee shops is about bridging the gap between what you have proven and what the next step costs: build-out, equipment, opening inventory and the staff you train before day one.

Common expansion projects

Second or third location

Security deposit, build-out, a full bar of equipment and a few weeks of payroll before sales ramp.

Drive-thru or walk-up window

Construction, a second espresso station and the extra staff that speed-of-service demands.

In-house roasting

A roaster, ventilation and green coffee inventory. It can also open a wholesale line to restaurants and offices.

Kitchen upgrade

Moving from reheated pastry to a real food program usually means ovens, refrigeration and a menu redesign.

How we size an expansion offer

Funders look at the shop you already run, mainly through your bank deposits and current obligations. Projections for the new location are useful for your own planning, but the offer is anchored in what your existing business deposits today. For illustration: an owner with steady deposits and no other advances may be able to fund a build-out in one step, while an owner already carrying payments might stage the project.

Equipment for the new site can go through equipment financing, while build-out and opening costs often fit working capital. Your offer shows the full repayment amount and schedule before you sign. Read our coffee shop cash flow guide before committing to a lease.

What you need to apply

We start with a soft credit pull and consider FICO scores from 500. Sole proprietors can apply. Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000, and qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours. Start your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I fund a new location before it opens?

Yes. The offer is based on your existing shop's deposits, so the new location does not need its own sales history.

Should I fund equipment and build-out separately?

Often it makes sense. Equipment financing is tied to specific machines, while working capital is flexible for construction, deposits and payroll. We can lay out both.

What if my first shop has a seasonal dip?

Funders see the whole pattern in your statements. Planning the expansion around your stronger months can help, and a slow-season plan keeps both shops covered.

Is there a minimum revenue to qualify?

We do not state a hard revenue minimum. We work with established businesses that have steady deposits.

Can I use expansion funding to buy out a partner?

Yes, funding to buy out a business partner's share is an allowed use if it is part of your growth plan.

How long does it take to get started?

The application takes about 5 minutes, and qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours. The bigger timeline is usually your lease, permits and contractor schedule, so many owners apply once the location is settled and the build-out bids are in hand.

Build-out $120,000.00
Drive-thru window $85,000.00
Roaster install $60,000.00
Opening payroll $38,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Owners who expand smoothly tend to take a few steps first.

  • Price the build-out with at least two contractor bids
  • Keep the first shop's deposits steady during planning
  • Separate equipment costs from build-out costs
  • Budget for several weeks of payroll before opening

Expansion funding: us vs. a bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Based on
Your current deposits
Projections and collateral
Documents
About 3 months of bank statements
Business plan, tax returns, more
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Higher scores usually needed
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks to months
Range
$25,000 to $5,000,000
Varies by bank

Open the next location on your terms

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

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