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SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio
Midland States Bank
ELEVATED risk
- Total loans
- 97
- Loan volume
- $50.0M
- Avg loan size
- $515K
- Charge-off rate
- 17.5%
- vs 15.4% national avg
Defaults
11
Avg interest
7.36%
Franchises funded
71
Risk rating
ELEVATED
Top franchise exposures
| Franchise | Loans | Volume | Default % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy John's | 4 | $610K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Anytime Fitness | 4 | $312K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Pita Pit | 4 | $1.2M | 66.7% (very high risk) |
| Jersey Mike's | 3 | $820K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Nautical Bowls | 3 | $918K | N/A |
| Buffalo Wild Wings | 3 | $1.6M | N/A |
| Big Apple Bagels | 2 | $280K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Quiznos | 2 | $305K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Granite Transformations | 2 | $150K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Servpro | 2 | $140K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Hand and Stone Massage and Fac | 2 | $1.2M | N/A |
| Goldfish Swim School | 2 | $3.7M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Subway | 2 | $203K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Dunkin' Donut/Baskin-Robbins C | 2 | $1.6M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| EarthWise Pet Supply | 2 | $710K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Playtri | 2 | $558K | N/A |
| Smoothie King | 2 | $3.3M | N/A |
| All Tune And Lube | 1 | $125K | 100.0% (very high risk) |
| Frullati Cafe | 1 | $160K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Great Harvest Bread Co. | 1 | $100K | 0.0% (low risk) |
Lending volume by year
1'93
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2
1
6
3'00
2
3
2
2
4'05
4
4
2
2
2'12
2
3
8
21
1'20
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6
4
3
6'25
1'26
Midland States Bank charge-off rate by loan vintage
BrandNational avg
Geographic exposure
5612.5% (elevated risk)
1122.2% (very high risk)
4100.0% (very high risk)
40.0% (low risk)
3N/A
333.3% (very high risk)
30.0% (low risk)
20.0% (low risk)
10.0% (low risk)
10.0% (low risk)
Portfolio summary
Total funded$50.0M
Defaults11 of 97
Risk tierELEVATED
Avg rate7.36%
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 Midland States Bank originated?
- 97 loans totaling $50.0M. The portfolio carries a 17.5% 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 Midland States Bank fund the most?
- The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands Midland States 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.