Caterers: SBA business acquisition loan data
86 SBA 7(a) loans since FY2018 financed the purchase of an existing business classified as Caterers (NAICS 722320), totaling $93.9M. Median loan $594,000, 8% lower than the all-acquisition median.
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Reading this industry's numbers
- Deal size. The loan excludes the buyer's equity and any seller note and may include working capital. A loan request far above $1,395,750 would be in the top quarter of SBA acquisition loans in this industry.
- Share of all acquisitions. This industry is 0.2% of all SBA-financed business purchases, ranking #114 of 300 industries tracked.
- Geography. California leads with 15 loans; the top five states account for 44% of the industry's acquisitions.
- Jobs. Lenders reported 2,289 jobs supported across these loans, about 26.6 per acquisition, a rough proxy for the size of business changing hands.
Caterers acquisitions by year
| Fiscal year | Loans | Total approved | Median loan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | 6 | $1.9M | $256,550 | |
| FY2019 | 15 | $15.6M | $745,000 | |
| FY2020 | 10 | $8.9M | $502,500 | |
| FY2021 | 4 | $2.8M | $481,250 | |
| FY2022 | 3 | $2.2M | $660,000 | |
| FY2023 | 9 | $10.4M | $1,260,000 | |
| FY2024 | 12 | $7.2M | $608,200 | |
| FY2025 | 15 | $17.7M | $455,000 | |
| FY2026 | 12 | $27.2M | $2,180,000 |
How often do these acquisition loans fail?
Of the 35 Caterers acquisition loans approved from FY2018 to FY2021 (the seasoned cohort, every loan at least about five years old), 4 have been charged off by the SBA, a rate of 11.4% by loan count and 1.5% by dollars. 19 have already been paid in full.
For comparison, the charge-off rate across all SBA 7(a) acquisition loans in the same cohort is 3.5%, so Caterers is 225% higher than the acquisition-loan average. Non-acquisition 7(a) loans (every other stated purpose) approved FY2018 to FY2021 charged off at 6.2%.
"Charged off" is the SBA's final loss action on a defaulted loan after collection efforts. It lags default by a year or more, which is why only older cohorts are measured. It is not the same as a delinquency rate, and loans still outstanding can still fail. See charge-off in the glossary.
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Top states
| # | State | Loans | Share | Dollars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 15 | 17.4% | $25.5M | |
| 2 | Florida | 9 | 10.5% | $8.6M | |
| 3 | Georgia | 5 | 5.8% | $5M | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 5 | 5.8% | $2.6M | |
| 5 | New York | 4 | 4.7% | $8M | |
| 6 | Tennessee | 4 | 4.7% | $6M | |
| 7 | Illinois | 4 | 4.7% | $5.6M | |
| 8 | Washington | 4 | 4.7% | $4.3M | |
| 9 | Missouri | 3 | 3.5% | $3.4M | |
| 10 | Colorado | 3 | 3.5% | $1.9M |
Most active lenders
| # | Lender | Loans | Share | Dollars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Live Oak Banking Company | 6 | 7.0% | $9.8M | |
| 2 | First Internet Bank of Indiana | 5 | 5.8% | $5.1M | |
| 3 | The Huntington National Bank | 4 | 4.7% | $11.8M | |
| 4 | Beacon Bank and Trust | 4 | 4.7% | $6.2M | |
| 5 | Old National Bank | 4 | 4.7% | $4.5M | |
| 6 | Wells Fargo Bank National Association | 4 | 4.7% | $3.6M | |
| 7 | Stearns Bank National Association | 3 | 3.5% | $2.3M | |
| 8 | Byline Bank | 2 | 2.3% | $4.9M | |
| 9 | TowneBank | 2 | 2.3% | $1.7M | |
| 10 | DFCU Financial | 2 | 2.3% | $1.6M |
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Questions buyers ask
How much is a typical SBA loan to buy a business in Caterers?
Median $594,000 across 86 acquisition loans (FY2018 to FY2026); the middle half ran $250,175 to $1,395,750. That is 8% lower than the $645,250 median for all SBA-financed acquisitions.
Which lenders finance the most Caterers acquisitions?
Live Oak Banking Company (6), First Internet Bank of Indiana (5), The Huntington National Bank (4), Beacon Bank and Trust (4), Old National Bank (4).
Are businesses in Caterers often franchised?
Rarely. Only 0% of acquisition loans in this industry involved a franchised business; most are independent operators.
How risky are SBA loans for buying a business in Caterers?
Of 35 seasoned loans (FY2018 to FY2021), 11.4% charged off, 225% higher than the 3.5% benchmark for all SBA acquisition loans.
What loan terms are common for Caterers acquisitions?
Median term 10 years, average initial rate 8.28% at approval (blended across years and fixed/variable structures). Terms longer than 10 years usually indicate real estate was included in the purchase.
Seller note standby terms and third-party consents are reviewed before closing.
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