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Working Capital for Coffee Shops

Cash for payroll, beans, rent and the slow weeks in between. Apply in five minutes with three months of bank statements and no tax returns.

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Coffee Shop Working Capital

Keep the bar stocked and the team paid

Cafe costs arrive on schedule even when foot traffic does not. Working capital gives you room to cover them, with funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified shops.

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.

Working capital that keeps up with your cafe

Quick to apply, light on paperwork

A 5-minute application and three months of bank statements. No tax returns, and funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Credit is one factor, not all

FICO 500+ considered. Steady daily deposits count in your favor.

Every cost visible up front

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

A schedule you can budget for

Your repayment schedule is laid out in the offer up front, so you can plan around slow seasons.

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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 cash gaps every cafe knows

Coffee margins are earned a few dollars at a time, and costs do not wait for the register to catch up. Rent is due on the first. The roaster invoices on delivery. Baristas get paid every week whether it rained all month or not. Working capital is the cushion that keeps those bills from colliding.

We provide working capital as a lump sum you can use across the business. There is no requirement to spend it on one specific item, which makes it useful for the everyday pressure points that come with running a cafe. Think of it as room to make decisions on your timeline instead of the bank balance deciding for you, especially in the weeks when weather or road work keeps regulars away.

Where working capital tends to go

A few examples, for illustration:

For a broader look at managing cafe cash, our coffee shop cash flow guide is a good starting point.

How we review a coffee shop

We keep it simple: a 5-minute application and about three months of business bank statements. No tax returns required. We start with a soft credit pull and consider FICO 500+. Sole proprietors can apply.

Your statements show how daily sales flow in and what is already going out. The amount we can offer depends mainly on those deposits and any existing obligations. Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000, and qualified shops can be funded in as little as 24 hours.

Choosing between working capital and other products

If you need the money once, working capital is often the cleanest fit. If gaps keep coming back, compare it with a business line of credit for coffee shops. Buying a machine? Equipment financing ties the funding to the asset. When you know what you need, apply here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can a coffee shop use working capital for?

Day-to-day needs like payroll, inventory, rent, staffing and marketing. It is not restricted to a single purchase.

How much working capital can my cafe get?

Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000. The amount depends mainly on your deposits and existing obligations.

Do you need my tax returns?

No. About three months of business bank statements is what we review.

Will my credit score be checked?

We start with a soft credit pull and consider FICO 500+.

When will I see the repayment details?

Your offer lays out the full repayment amount and the schedule before you accept.

Is working capital a good fit for a brand new cafe?

We are built for established businesses with steady deposits. A shop that has been open long enough to show a few months of regular sales in its bank account is the best fit for a review.

Winter payroll $32,000.00
Cup and lid stock $25,000.00
Barista hiring $28,000.00
Catering launch $36,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

These habits help a working capital request read well.

  • Keep cafe revenue separate from personal accounts
  • Hold three months of statements ready to upload
  • Note which months run slow so the dip has context
  • Request an amount tied to a specific use

Working capital from us versus a bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Funding range
$25,000 to $5,000,000
Varies, often slow for small asks
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Usually weeks
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Often higher score expected
Tax returns
Not required
Usually required
Sole proprietors
Can apply
Often harder to approve

Give your coffee shop some breathing room

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

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