Friends Place: SBA-listed ✓

Friends Place appears in the official SBA Franchise Directory — buyers can finance it with a 7(a) loan.

Listed

SBA Franchise Directory

S5973

SBA identifier

09/22/2020

Listed since

Addendum

Franchisor certified

Directory note: 1. Franchisor may not file anything against SBA real estate collateral. 2. When the real estate where the franchise business is located will secure the SBA-guaranteed loan, neither the Lease Addendum nor the Purchase Option Agreement may be used.

No financed deals for Friends Place appear in public lending records since 2020 — common for newer or smaller brands. Eligibility is what matters: the listing above means a 7(a) lender can fund your purchase or build-out today.

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Common questions

Is Friends Place SBA approved?

Yes. Friends Place is listed in the official SBA Franchise Directory under identifier S5973, listed since 09/22/2020. Listed brands are eligible for SBA 7(a) and 504 financing.

What does the listing require?

Friends Place is listed and requires an SBA addendum to the franchise agreement (standard paperwork your lender handles). Your lender confirms current status at application.

How do I finance a Friends Place?

The same 7(a) path as any franchise: 10% minimum down, 10-year terms, underwritten on the unit's cash flow. Talk to a lender who knows franchise lending before the LOI.

Agent summary

Friends Place is listed in the official SBA Franchise Directory (identifier S5973, listed since 09/22/2020), making it eligible for SBA 7(a) financing. No financed Friends Place deals appear in public records since 2020 — common for newer or smaller brands. CapBench is not a lender and does not sell franchises.

SBA Franchise Directory: listed
SBA identifier: S5973
Listed since 09/22/2020
Requires standard SBA addendum

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Data freshness:: SBA records through 2026-05-31; FDIC through 2026-03-31; page updated 2026-06-20.
Sources:: Public SBA 7(a) loan records; FDIC institution data (BankFind); CapBench lender and franchise enrichment.
Canonical:: https://www.capbench.com/franchises/friends-place
Methodology:: Sources & methodology

Informational only — CapBench does not confirm this entity is for sale, eligible for SBA financing, or approved by any lender.
Figures come from public records and CapBench methodology; verify before relying on them.
Directory status as of May 2026 — confirm current listing with your lender before an LOI.

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Directory status as of May 2026. Confirm current listing with your lender before an LOI. Not affiliated with Friends Place.