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SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio
PlainsCapital Bank
ELEVATED risk
- Total loans
- 149
- Loan volume
- $70.3M
- Avg loan size
- $472K
- Charge-off rate
- 19.1%
- vs 15.4% national avg
Defaults
20
Avg interest
6.63%
Franchises funded
98
Risk rating
ELEVATED
Top franchise exposures
| Franchise | Loans | Volume | Default % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiznos | 10 | $1.5M | 30.0% (very high risk) |
| Taco Casa | 7 | $3.4M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Cheeky Monkeys | 6 | $5.4M | N/A |
| FreeForm Chiropractic | 5 | $1.9M | N/A |
| Firehouse Subs | 3 | $702K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Cold Stone Creamery, Inc. | 3 | $598K | 33.3% (very high risk) |
| Fish City Grill | 3 | $960K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Philly Connection | 2 | $364K | 50.0% (very high risk) |
| Marble Slab Creamery | 2 | $300K | 100.0% (very high risk) |
| Sports Clips | 2 | $291K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Bahama Buck's | 2 | $499K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Dickey's Barbeque | 2 | $777K | 100.0% (very high risk) |
| Massage Envy | 2 | $564K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Paciugo Italian Gelato Renaiss | 2 | $575K | 100.0% (very high risk) |
| Taco Casa | 2 | $4.8M | N/A |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 | $955K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Temporary Franchises | 2 | $888K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Flowerama | 2 | $665K | N/A |
| Crumbl | 2 | $698K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Premier Martial Arts Studio | 2 | $662K | 0.0% (low risk) |
Lending volume by year
1'94
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3
2
4'02
7
9
7
10
4'07
11
15
7
6
2'12
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6
13'22
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8'25
PlainsCapital Bank charge-off rate by loan vintage
BrandNational avg
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 PlainsCapital Bank originated?
- 149 loans totaling $70.3M. The portfolio carries a 19.1% 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 PlainsCapital Bank fund the most?
- The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands PlainsCapital 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.