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How to finance a The Bar Method

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The SBA 7(a) lenders funding the most The Bar Method deals, ranked from public loan records — typical The Bar Method loan about $350K. A bank that has funded the brand knows the model — faster approvals, better terms.

Deal economics— what it takes to buy & finance The Bar Method

$350K

Typical loan

range $262K–$465K

$389K

Est. purchase price

≈ loan ÷ 90%

$52,014

Cash to close

$38,889 down + fees

$4,821/mo

Typical payment

~11% · 10yr

$66,530/yr

Cash flow to qualify

≈ payment × 1.15 DSCR

34 days

Typical time to fund

Lenders competing

more = leverage

8.11%

Avg rate on record

cap ~9.75%

Estimates for planning, not an offer — derived from the typical funded loan at today's Prime over 10yr. Not a credit decision.

Most active with The Bar Method

Ranked by funded The Bar Method loans. Tap a lender to open its full record, or hit Get in touch for an introduction.

1.2,539 loans · $965M · Columbus, OHFull record →
2.149 loans · $135M · Mukwonago, WIFull record →
3.34 loans · $57M · Charlotte, NCFull record →
4.19 loans · $5M · Roseville, CAFull record →
5.8 loans · $17M · Hilton Head Island, SCFull record →
6.284 loans · $254M · Cincinnati, OHFull record →
7.328 loans · $134M · Cleveland, OHFull record →
8.318 loans · $229M · Osage Beach, MOFull record →

17+ funded The Bar Method deals

Real SBA 7(a) acquisitions from public records — see who got funded, for how much, and by which lender. Tap any deal for the full record.

Barre Belles Walnut Creek, LLC in Walnut Creek, CA — $350K (2026) · Citizens Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
9.5% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$263K (75%)
Approved
2/9/2026
Loan status
Committed
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
2
Business age
New Business or 2 years or less
Industry
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Funded by Citizens Bank · Lender record →
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NBK Barre LLC in Brooklyn, NY — $803K (2025) · purchase · Coastal States Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
9% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$602K (75%)
Approval → funding
82 days
Approved
9/24/2025
First disbursed
12/15/2025
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Secondary market
Loan sold to investors
Jobs supported
2
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$892K
Est. down payment (10%)
$89K
Est. cash at closing
$122K
Monthly payment
$10,167
Annual debt service
$122K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$153K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by Coastal States Bank · Lender record →
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BREATHE, STRETCH, SHAKE BARRE, INC. in North Palm Beach, FL — $304K (2025) · The Huntington National Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
10.25% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$228K (75%)
Approved
5/20/2025
Loan status
Cancelled
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
11
Business age
Startup, Loan Funds will Open Business
Industry
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Funded by The Huntington National Bank · Lender record →
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BREATHE, STRETCH, SHAKE BARRE, INC. in Palm Beach Gardens, FL — $304K (2025) · The Huntington National Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
10.25% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$228K (75%)
Approval → funding
212 days
Approved
1/22/2025
First disbursed
8/22/2025
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
11
Business age
Startup, Loan Funds will Open Business
Industry
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Funded by The Huntington National Bank · Lender record →
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BREATHE, STRETCH, SHAKE BARRE, INC. in Palm Beach Gardens, FL — $50K (2025) · The Huntington National Bank
Program
SBA Express Program
Subprogram
FA$TRK (Small Loan Express)
Rate at approval
10.25% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$25K (50%)
Approved
1/22/2025
Loan status
Committed
Loan type
Revolving line
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
11
Business age
Startup, Loan Funds will Open Business
Industry
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Funded by The Huntington National Bank · Lender record →
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Lindsay Glenn LLC in Brooklyn, NY — $692K (2024) · purchase · First Bank of the Lake
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
10.5% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$519K (75%)
Approval → funding
8 days
Approved
3/21/2024
First disbursed
3/29/2024
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
1
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$768K
Est. down payment (10%)
$77K
Est. cash at closing
$103K
Monthly payment
$9,331
Annual debt service
$112K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$140K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by First Bank of the Lake · Lender record →
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Barre on the Plains, LLC in Auburn, AL — $371K (2023) · The Huntington National Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
10.75% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$278K (75%)
Approval → funding
2 days
Approved
5/9/2023
First disbursed
5/11/2023
Loan status
Delinquent
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
6
Business age
Startup, Loan Funds will Open Business
Industry
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Funded by The Huntington National Bank · Lender record →
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Barre on the Plains, LLC in Auburn, AL — $25K (2023) · The Huntington National Bank
Program
SBA Express Program
Subprogram
FA$TRK (Small Loan Express)
Rate at approval
10.75% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$13K (50%)
Approved
5/9/2023
Loan status
Cancelled
Loan type
Revolving line
Collateral
Not required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
6
Business age
Startup, Loan Funds will Open Business
Industry
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Funded by The Huntington National Bank · Lender record →
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Hella Barre LLC in Oakland, CA — $262K (2022) · The Huntington National Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
8% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$196K (75%)
Approval → funding
5 days
Approved
9/23/2022
First disbursed
9/28/2022
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
11
Business age
New Business or 2 years or less
Industry
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Funded by The Huntington National Bank · Lender record →
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Hella Barre LLC in Oakland, CA — $25K (2022) · The Huntington National Bank
Program
SBA Express Program
Subprogram
FA$TRK (Small Loan Express)
Rate at approval
8% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$13K (50%)
Approval → funding
12 days
Approved
9/23/2022
First disbursed
10/5/2022
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Revolving line
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
11
Business age
New Business or 2 years or less
Industry
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Funded by The Huntington National Bank · Lender record →
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The Little Method LLC in Southlake, TX — $465K (2021) · purchase · Truist Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
5.75% fixed
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$419K (90%)
Approval → funding
2 days
Approved
2/22/2021
First disbursed
2/24/2021
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
14
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$517K
Est. down payment (10%)
$52K
Est. cash at closing
$69K
Monthly payment
$5,104
Annual debt service
$61K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$77K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by Truist Bank · Lender record →
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The Firm Practice LLC in Dallas, TX — $245K (2021) · Five Star Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
6% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$221K (90%)
Approval → funding
34 days
Approved
3/30/2021
First disbursed
5/3/2021
Loan status
Paid in full (7/31/2025)
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Secondary market
Loan sold to investors
Jobs supported
20
Business age
New Business or 2 years or less
Industry
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Funded by Five Star Bank · Lender record →
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Barre Northwest, LLC in Seattle, WA — $600K (2020) · KeyBank National Association
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
5.25% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$450K (75%)
Approval → funding
111 days
Approved
9/3/2020
First disbursed
12/23/2020
Loan status
Paid in full (3/31/2025)
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Secondary market
Loan sold to investors
Jobs supported
12
Business age
Startup, Loan Funds will Open Business
Industry
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Funded by KeyBank National Association · Lender record →
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A Method to My Fitness LLC in Santa Clarita, CA — $538K (2020) · Fifth Third Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
4.77% fixed
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$404K (75%)
Approval → funding
54 days
Approved
7/8/2020
First disbursed
8/31/2020
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Jobs supported
10
Business age
Startup, Loan Funds will Open Business
Industry
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Funded by Fifth Third Bank · Lender record →
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Princess Assassin LLC in Concord, CA — $442K (2020) · Citizens Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
5.5% variable
Term
124 months
SBA guaranteed
$332K (75%)
Approval → funding
67 days
Approved
4/24/2020
First disbursed
6/30/2020
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Not required
Business type
Corporation
Secondary market
Loan sold to investors
Jobs supported
16
Business age
Startup, Loan Funds will Open Business
Industry
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Funded by Citizens Bank · Lender record →
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DOBarre LLC in Plano, TX — $372K (2020) · Citizens Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
7.25% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$279K (75%)
Approval → funding
36 days
Approved
1/24/2020
First disbursed
2/29/2020
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Not required
Business type
Corporation
Secondary market
Loan sold to investors
Jobs supported
16
Business age
Startup, Loan Funds will Open Business
Industry
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Funded by Citizens Bank · Lender record →
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Goodyra Productions, LLC in Houston, TX — $262K (2020) · purchase · Wells Fargo Bank National Association
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
6.15% fixed
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)
SBA guaranteed
$196K (75%)
Approval → funding
22 days
Approved
2/7/2020
First disbursed
2/29/2020
Loan status
Current
Loan type
Term loan
Collateral
Required
Business type
Corporation
Business age
Change of Ownership
Industry
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
If you were the buyer here
Est. deal size
$291K
Est. down payment (10%)
$29K
Est. cash at closing
$39K
Monthly payment
$2,927
Annual debt service
$35K
Cash flow needed (1.25×)
$44K
Estimates only — not guaranteed accurate. The loan amount, rate,and term come from the public record; the rest assumes the standard 10% buyer injection plus typical guaranty and closing costs. The actual deal's terms and costs likely differed.
Funded by Wells Fargo Bank National Association · Lender record →
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CapBench analysis of public SBA 7(a) lending records; ranked by funded loans to The Bar Method businesses. Mega-bank call-center lenders excluded.

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How to finance a The Bar Method purchase with an SBA 7(a) loan: the lenders that fund the brand most (from public records), the typical loan size, and what it takes to qualify. The Huntington National Bank funds the most. CapBench is not a lender.

$350K typical The Bar Method loan
9 lenders fund the brand
34 days typical to fund

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Data freshness:: SBA records through 2026-05-31; FDIC through 2026-03-31; page updated 2026-06-17.
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