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Our team has spent decades navigating the ins-and-outs of hundreds of franchise systems. This expertise translates to higher approval rates and a smoother loan process, minimizing surprises and delays.
Our partnership can go beyond securing your initial franchise loan. Unlike many other lenders, who may limit support once you reach a certain size — Celtic Bank is here for the long haul.
Partner with us and put our expertise to work for you.
We offer a wide range of financing options from $500M up to $50MM, eliminating the need to switch banks as your franchise grows.
With Franchise Financing Get:
Whether you’re looking to acquire an existing location, buy out a partner, build new units, purchase commercial real estate, or a brand conversion — we take an entrepreneurial approach. We dig deep to understand your goals, then leverage our creativity to structure financing that works for you. You can use our financing for:
Acquisitions
Partner buyouts
CRE development and purchases
Development Lines of Credit (DLOC)
Refinance/restructure current debt
Cash-outs
| Jimmy John’s | $9MM |
| Dunkin' | $15.6MM |
| Domino's | $13.9MM |
| Planet Fitness | $9.5MM |
| Tide Dry Cleaners | $10MM |
| Sonic Drive-In | $26MM |
| Wing Stop | $10.3MM |
From Jimmy John's to Domino's, and most chains in between, we've helped owners get the funds they need to grow their restaurant franchise.
From your first store, to your fiftieth, we can help you grow your franchise each step of the way.
Leading the Franchise Group at Celtic Bank as an Executive Vice President, Steven is responsible for providing financing solutions and advisory services to franchise owners and operators across a wide range of industries. His career in franchise finance spans over 14 years, and he earned his MBA from Michigan State University – The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management.
With three decades of experience across all facets of franchise and conventional business loan origination, Lex has a comprehensive understanding of the lending process. His expertise includes managing loan production (sales, underwriting, and closing), participating in loan committee decisions, and contributing to the strategic direction of the company.
Lex is also a multi-unit restaurant owner and franchisee with Jimmy John’s and a former multi-unit franchisee of Wingstop. His specialties include consultative selling, loan origination, credit analysis, and loan process design and execution.
