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Inventory Funding for Convenience Stores

Keep coolers and shelves full ahead of your busiest weeks. Funding from $25,000 sized to your deposits, with a 5-minute application.

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C-Store Inventory

Order what sells before the rush hits

Distributors want payment on their schedule, not yours. Inventory funding lets you buy ahead without squeezing rent and payroll.

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.

Inventory cash that keeps pace with your store

Fast and light on documents

Apply in about 5 minutes with three months of bank statements. Funding can land in as little as 24 hours if you qualify.

FICO 500+ considered

Your deposits carry real weight. We begin with a soft credit pull.

Know the total before you sign

Every offer shows the full repayment amount, so there are no surprise costs after you accept.

A schedule you can see

Repayment terms are laid out in the offer up front so you can plan around delivery cycles.

Cash flow tight this month?

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.

Empty shelves send customers down the road

Convenience customers are loyal to whatever is open and stocked. If the cooler is half empty on a Friday night or the energy drink they want is out, they go to the next corner. Keeping full shelves means paying distributors on their terms, often before the product sells through, and that ties up cash fast.

Inventory funding for convenience stores puts cash in your account so you can order the right mix and quantity without draining what you need for rent and payroll.

Where inventory money tends to go

Matching the product to your ordering pattern

If you restock on a steady cycle, a business line of credit lets you draw for each order. For a single large stock-up, working capital is simple. Stores with heavy card volume often look at a merchant cash advance or revenue-based financing, where repayment follows sales. Your offer shows the full repayment amount and the schedule before you commit.

For illustration: a pre-summer stock-up

For illustration only: a store with steady deposits might request $45,000 in spring to build up beverage, ice and snack inventory before the warm months. The actual amount any store receives depends mainly on its deposits and existing obligations.

To get started, complete the 5-minute application. We start with a soft pull, consider FICO scores from 500, and ask for about three months of business bank statements. No tax returns are required.

Buying smarter, not just buying more

More inventory only helps if it sells. Look at your point-of-sale reports for the categories that turn fastest and the items that sit. Seasonal swings matter too: ice, water and cold drinks in summer, hot coffee and snacks in winter, and big spikes around holidays and local events. Some distributors offer better pricing on larger orders or early payment, which can make funded stock-ups more worthwhile. Keep an eye on expiration dates for perishables so you are not funding product that ends up in the dumpster. A clear order plan also makes it easier to choose an amount that fits your deposits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use inventory funding for tobacco and beer?

The funds go into your business account and can be used for legal inventory your store sells, including regulated products you are licensed to carry.

How is the amount decided?

Mainly by your deposits and existing obligations. Steady, consistent deposits help funders size an offer.

Do you need my supplier invoices?

No invoices are required to apply. About three months of business bank statements and the short application are the starting point.

Can a sole proprietor apply?

Yes. Sole proprietors can apply.

How soon could I place my order?

Qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours, so you can often place the order within days.

Summer beverages $22,000.00
Snack restock $11,500.00
Tobacco order $27,000.00
Holiday stock $16,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

A few moves can help your inventory request.

  • Know your best-selling categories and order cycle
  • Keep deposits flowing into one business account
  • Request an amount tied to a real order plan
  • Stay current with your existing distributors

Inventory funding compared

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
How you apply
5-minute online application
Branch visit, long forms
What we review
About 3 months of statements
Years of financials
Credit range
FICO 500+ considered
Strong credit expected
Time to funds
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Often several weeks
Sole proprietors
Can apply
Often harder to qualify

Fill the shelves before the busy season

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

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