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Expansion Funding for Restaurants

Add a patio, a bar, catering or a second location. Funding from $25,000, sized on the deposits your restaurant already brings in.

Plan My Expansion

Restaurant expansion

Turn the Saturday wait list into more seats

When guests keep asking for more, growth makes sense. We review about three months of deposits so you can fund the build without a long bank process.

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.

Expansion funding made for restaurants

Fast and paperwork-light

About 5 minutes to apply with three months of statements. Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Credit considered in context

FICO 500+ considered with a soft pull to start. Your deposit history matters most.

See the full cost first

The total repayment amount is in your offer before you accept. No surprise costs after you sign.

Plan around the opening

Your repayment schedule is set out up front, so you can test it against a slow ramp.

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.

Growing a restaurant usually starts with what already works

The line out the door on Saturdays. The catering requests you keep turning down. The empty lot next door that would make a perfect patio. Restaurant expansion tends to come from proof that guests want more of what you're already doing. The hard part is paying for the build-out, equipment, staff and opening inventory before the new space earns a dime.

Expansion funding for restaurants is sized on your current deposits. We look at about three months of business bank statements, no tax returns, and qualified businesses can see funding in as little as 24 hours.

Common restaurant expansion projects

Adding seats

Patio build-outs, knocking into the space next door, or a private dining room for events and rehearsal dinners.

Adding revenue streams

A full bar, a catering program, a ghost kitchen brand, or a retail shelf for sauces and baked goods.

A second location

Lease deposits, build-out, kitchen equipment, signage, hiring and opening inventory. See equipment financing for restaurants for the kitchen side.

Protect the first location

The most common expansion mistake is letting the new project drain the restaurant that pays for it. Before you accept any offer, look at the repayment schedule against what your current location brings in during a slow month, not a strong one. New spots often take a while to find their regulars, and build-outs tend to run over. Keep enough cushion that a delayed opening doesn't put payroll at risk at the original store.

For illustration, an owner adding a patio might fund the build and furniture, open for the warm months, and plan repayment around the core dining room alone in case the weather turns. It also helps to set a hard opening date and a budget ceiling with your contractor up front, and to keep a short list of what you'll cut if costs run over, such as decor upgrades or a second display case, so the essentials stay funded.

Products that fit

Working capital covers a one-step project. A business line of credit works when a build-out happens in phases. A merchant cash advance ties repayment to card sales. FICO 500+ is considered, we start with a soft credit pull, and sole proprietors can apply. Start your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I fund a second restaurant location?

Yes. The offer is based on deposits from your current restaurant, so a steady track record at the first location is what matters most.

How much can a restaurant get for expansion?

Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000. Where you land depends mainly on your deposits and existing obligations.

Do I need tax returns or a business plan?

No tax returns are required. A plan isn't required to apply, but knowing your project costs helps you judge an offer.

Will I know the total cost before I commit?

Yes. Your offer shows the full repayment amount and schedule before you accept.

Can a sole proprietor apply for expansion funding?

Yes. Sole proprietors can apply, and we review the deposits in your business account.

Patio build-out $85,000.00
Full bar install $120,000.00
Second location $250,000.00
Catering van $55,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Good expansion decisions start with a few honest checks.

  • Price the full build-out with a contingency
  • Test repayment against your slowest month
  • Keep all sales in one business account
  • Line up key staff before opening day

Restaurant expansion funding compared

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Application
About 5 minutes
Long loan package
Paperwork
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns, projections
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Higher scores typical
Funding time
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks to months
Credit check
Soft pull to start
Hard pull common

Grow the restaurant guests already love

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

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