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FranchiseVerdict

SBA 7(a) franchise lending

GU

GU

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Tile-grid map: GU highlighted. Tiles approximate geographic position; sizes are intentionally uniform so small states aren't hidden.
Total loans
20
Loan volume
$1.4M
Charge-off rate
5.0%
Jobs created
82

Defaults

1

Avg interest

6.00%

Job velocity

5.9

per $100K loaned

Franchises active

15

Industry performance (NAICS)

Industry (NAICS)LoansVolumeDefault %Risk
5321115321116$380Kcharge-off rate: 0.0%
Limited-Service Restaurants7222113$237Kcharge-off rate: 0.0%
Sporting Goods Stores4511102$125Kcharge-off rate: 0.0%
Exam Prep & Tutoring6116912$50Kcharge-off rate: 0.0%
Full-Service Restaurants7221101$60Kcharge-off rate: 0.0%
Other Auto Services8111981$45Kcharge-off rate: 0.0%
Other Misc. Schools6116991$66Kcharge-off rate: 0.0%
Other Misc. Retailers4539981$30Kcharge-off rate: 0.0%
Clothing Accessories Stores4481501$150Kcharge-off rate: 0.0%

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. Job velocity = jobs created per $100K loaned.

Frequently asked questions

How many SBA 7(a) franchise loans has GU received?
20 loans totaling $1.4M, with 1 charged off. The statewide charge-off rate is 5.0%.
What is a charge-off rate and how should I interpret it?
Charge-off rate = charge-offs / (charge-offs + paid-in-full). For SBA 7(a) franchise lending, the national average runs 5–8%. Rates materially above that suggest higher-risk franchise selection or weaker borrower vetting in this state.
Which franchise brands perform best and worst in GU?
The “Highest charge-off rates” and “Lowest charge-off rates” tables above rank the franchise brands operating in GU by their statewide loan performance. Click any brand for full FDD-disclosed financials and nationwide SBA history.
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.