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SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio
Frost Bank
ELEVATED risk
- Total loans
- 356
- Loan volume
- $108.9M
- Avg loan size
- $306K
- Charge-off rate
- 18.1%
- vs 15.4% national avg
Defaults
49
Avg interest
6.61%
Franchises funded
208
Risk rating
ELEVATED
Top franchise exposures
| Franchise | Loans | Volume | Default % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoothie King (health Food Sto | 12 | $1.1M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Subway Sandwich Shop | 10 | $1.1M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| MAACO Auto Painting Center | 9 | $2.1M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Quiznos | 7 | $1.1M | 14.3% (elevated risk) |
| Wingstop Restaurant | 7 | $1.3M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop | 7 | $1.8M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Express Personnel Services | 6 | $527K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream | 6 | $736K | 16.7% (high risk) |
| Pro Cuts | 6 | $580K | 16.7% (high risk) |
| Dairy Queen | 5 | $1.4M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Fastest Labs | 5 | $691K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Great Clips | 4 | $901K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Servpro | 4 | $1.2M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| The UPS Store (f/k/a Mail Box | 4 | $1.3M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| KidStrong | 4 | $1.1M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Temporary Franchises | 3 | $740K | 33.3% (very high risk) |
| Rocky Mountain Chocolate Facto | 3 | $671K | 33.3% (very high risk) |
| Ace Hardware | 3 | $903K | 33.3% (very high risk) |
| Get Wax | 3 | $192K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Mail Boxes Etc. Usa | 3 | $183K | 66.7% (very high risk) |
Lending volume by year
1'92
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17
15
15'97
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9
11
7
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14
21
10
11
8'07
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Frost Bank charge-off rate by loan vintage
BrandNational avg
Geographic exposure
Portfolio summary
Total funded$108.9M
Defaults49 of 356
Risk tierELEVATED
Avg rate6.61%
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 Frost Bank originated?
- 356 loans totaling $108.9M. The portfolio carries a 18.1% 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 Frost Bank fund the most?
- The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands Frost 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.