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SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio
Citizens Business Bank National Association
AVERAGE risk
- Total loans
- 132
- Loan volume
- $54.9M
- Avg loan size
- $416K
- Charge-off rate
- 11.3%
- vs 15.4% national avg
Defaults
14
Avg interest
6.17%
Franchises funded
89
Risk rating
AVERAGE
Top franchise exposures
| Franchise | Loans | Volume | Default % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menchie's | 6 | $1.8M | 20.0% (very high risk) |
| Subway Sandwich Shop | 5 | $1.0M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Quiznos | 5 | $755K | 20.0% (very high risk) |
| Texaco Service Station | 4 | $2.6M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Mobil Oil (stations) | 3 | $1.7M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream | 3 | $590K | 66.7% (very high risk) |
| Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken | 3 | $1.9M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| MAACO Auto Painting Center | 3 | $1.9M | 33.3% (very high risk) |
| Motel 6 | 3 | $5.5M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Jimmy John's | 3 | $962K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Fantastic Sam's | 2 | $105K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Dairy Queen | 2 | $311K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Tcby | 2 | $130K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Chevron (gas Station) | 2 | $1.9M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Del Taco | 2 | $2.3M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Servpro | 2 | $1.5M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Red Brick Pizza | 2 | $370K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| UPS Store | 2 | $167K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Jackson Hewitt Tax Service | 2 | $200K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Cold Stone Creamery, Inc. | 2 | $364K | 0.0% (low risk) |
Lending volume by year
3'92
1
1
4
4
6'98
3
7
8
5
6'03
7
6
5
3
3'08
3
3
5
2
1'14
15
7
12
8
2'19
1
1'24
Citizens Business Bank National Association charge-off rate by loan vintage
BrandNational avg
Geographic exposure
13111.4% (elevated risk)
10.0% (low risk)
Portfolio summary
Total funded$54.9M
Defaults14 of 132
Risk tierAVERAGE
Avg rate6.17%
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 Citizens Business Bank National Association originated?
- 132 loans totaling $54.9M. The portfolio carries a 11.3% charge-off rate, earning a “AVERAGE” 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 Citizens Business Bank National Association fund the most?
- The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands Citizens Business Bank National Association has the largest concentration in. Click any brand to see its full FDD-disclosed financials, growth trajectory, and SBA loan performance across all lenders.