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SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio
Byline Bank
ELEVATED risk
- Total loans
- 944
- Loan volume
- $925.7M
- Avg loan size
- $981K
- Charge-off rate
- 16.3%
- vs 15.4% national avg
Defaults
83
Avg interest
7.55%
Franchises funded
441
Risk rating
ELEVATED
Top franchise exposures
| Franchise | Loans | Volume | Default % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ameriprise Financial | 59 | $56.5M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| The Learning Experience | 14 | $6.7M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Merry Maids | 13 | $6.8M | 9.1% (moderate risk) |
| Dunkin' Donuts | 10 | $11.9M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Dickey's Barbecue Pit | 10 | $3.8M | 40.0% (very high risk) |
| Subway | 10 | $2.9M | 40.0% (very high risk) |
| Allstate Home Inspection And E | 10 | $4.5M | N/A |
| Papa John's | 9 | $5.9M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Mountain Mike's Pizza | 9 | $6.8M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Jeremiah's Italian Ice | 9 | $2.8M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Skyzone | 8 | $11.0M | 50.0% (very high risk) |
| Subway Sandwich Shop | 7 | $1.5M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Altitude Trampoline Park | 7 | $15.0M | 100.0% (very high risk) |
| Culver's | 7 | $7.2M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Go! Grocer Management - Consul | 7 | $3.3M | 33.3% (very high risk) |
| Wendy's | 7 | $9.1M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Venture X | 7 | $10.0M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Dunkin Donuts | 6 | $2.8M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Super 8 | 6 | $6.3M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | 6 | $3.5M | 0.0% (low risk) |
Lending volume by year
1'93
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1'00
4
4
4
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11
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9
29
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101'21
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Byline Bank charge-off rate by loan vintage
BrandNational avg
Shaded area: recent vintages with few resolved loans; rates may change as loans mature.
Geographic exposure
28713.8% (elevated risk)
9624.2% (very high risk)
8219.0% (high risk)
5921.1% (very high risk)
5714.7% (elevated risk)
5212.5% (elevated risk)
2821.4% (very high risk)
2614.3% (elevated risk)
2122.2% (very high risk)
2022.2% (very high risk)
Portfolio summary
Total funded$925.7M
Defaults83 of 944
Risk tierELEVATED
Avg rate7.55%
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA loan-level data, aggregated by FranchiseVerdict
Charge-off rate = charge-offs / (charge-offs + paid-in-full). Active, exempt, and cancelled loans are excluded. Risk ratings: Excellent (<5%), Good (5-10%), Average (10-15%), Elevated (15-20%), High Risk (>20%).
Frequently asked questions
- How many SBA 7(a) franchise loans has Byline Bank originated?
- 944 loans totaling $925.7M. The portfolio carries a 16.3% charge-off rate, earning a “ELEVATED” risk rating.
- What is the charge-off rate and why does it matter?
- Charge-off rate = charge-offs / (charge-offs + paid-in-full). For SBA 7(a) franchise lending, the national average runs 5–8%. Portfolios materially above that signal either riskier franchise selection or weaker underwriting.
- Where does this lending data come from?
- SBA 7(a) loan records released under the Freedom of Information Act. Each record carries approval date, amount, lender, business type, NAICS code, location, and outcome. See methodology.
- Which franchise brands does Byline Bank fund the most?
- The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands Byline Bank has the largest concentration in. Click any brand to see its full FDD-disclosed financials, growth trajectory, and SBA loan performance across all lenders.