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FranchiseVerdict

SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio

Synovus Bank

ELEVATED risk
Total loans
388
Loan volume
$212.5M
Avg loan size
$548K
Charge-off rate
17.3%
vs 15.4% national avg

Defaults

61

Avg interest

6.01%

Franchises funded

214

Risk rating

ELEVATED

Top franchise exposures

FranchiseLoansVolumeDefault %
Firehouse Subs14$2.3M14.3% (elevated risk)
Subway Sandwich Shop13$1.9M0.0% (low risk)
Dunkin Donuts9$3.9M11.1% (elevated risk)
Larry's Giant Subs9$806K0.0% (low risk)
Philly Connection7$722K14.3% (elevated risk)
Domino's Pizza7$1.6M14.3% (elevated risk)
Beef O'brady's7$1.5M57.1% (very high risk)
Bruster's6$3.2M0.0% (low risk)
Zaxby's6$4.5M0.0% (low risk)
Bagel King5$621K60.0% (very high risk)
Dairy Queen5$2.6M20.0% (very high risk)
Huddle House5$2.3M20.0% (very high risk)
Little Caesar Pizza5$4.1M20.0% (very high risk)
Mail Boxes Etc. Usa4$382K50.0% (very high risk)
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service4$635K0.0% (low risk)
International House Of Pancake4$1.5M0.0% (low risk)
Blimpie4$368K50.0% (very high risk)
Marble Slab Creamery4$860K25.0% (very high risk)
Pinch-A-Penny4$2.0M100.0% (very high risk)
Mellow Mushroom4$1.4M0.0% (low risk)

Synovus Bank charge-off rate by loan vintage

BrandNational avg
Synovus Bank charge-off rate by loan vintage. Showing 32 vintages from 1992 to 2023. Rates range from 0.0% to 58.3%.0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%50%55%60%'92'97'02'07'12'17'22'23

Geographic exposure

17120.8% (very high risk)
15111.8% (elevated risk)
2832.0% (very high risk)
1616.7% (high risk)
166.2% (moderate risk)
20.0% (low risk)
10.0% (low risk)
10.0% (low risk)
1100.0% (very high risk)

Portfolio summary

Total funded$212.5M
Defaults61 of 388
Risk tierELEVATED
Avg rate6.01%

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 Synovus Bank originated?
388 loans totaling $212.5M. The portfolio carries a 17.3% 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 Synovus Bank fund the most?
The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands Synovus 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.