Graphic Design Services: SBA business acquisition loan data
51 SBA 7(a) loans since FY2018 financed the purchase of an existing business classified as Graphic Design Services (NAICS 541430), totaling $30.6M. Median loan $305,000, 53% lower than the all-acquisition median. 27% of these deals were franchised units.
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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 $709,750 would be in the top quarter of SBA acquisition loans in this industry.
- Share of all acquisitions. This industry is 0.1% of all SBA-financed business purchases, ranking #161 of 300 industries tracked.
- Geography. Minnesota leads with 6 loans; the top five states account for 41% of the industry's acquisitions.
- Jobs. Lenders reported 306 jobs supported across these loans, about 6.0 per acquisition, a rough proxy for the size of business changing hands.
Graphic Design Services acquisitions by year
| Fiscal year | Loans | Total approved | Median loan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | 5 | $5.3M | $644,500 | |
| FY2019 | 4 | $611K | $162,900 | |
| FY2020 | 3 | $713K | $264,600 | |
| FY2021 | 4 | $1.6M | $434,150 | |
| FY2022 | 5 | $2.6M | $574,500 | |
| FY2023 | 6 | $2.5M | $300,000 | |
| FY2024 | 3 | $4.5M | $1,379,300 | |
| FY2025 | 14 | $5.1M | $225,000 | |
| FY2026 | 7 | $7.8M | $670,000 |
How often do these acquisition loans fail?
Fewer than 20 Graphic Design Services acquisition loans are old enough to measure losses reliably, so no charge-off rate is shown. The benchmark across all SBA acquisition loans in the FY2018 to FY2021 cohort is 3.5% by count. 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.
Seller note standby terms and third-party consents are reviewed before closing.
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Top states
| # | State | Loans | Share | Dollars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 6 | 11.8% | $2.4M | |
| 2 | California | 5 | 9.8% | $7.3M | |
| 3 | Michigan | 4 | 7.8% | $1.2M | |
| 4 | Florida | 3 | 5.9% | $3.1M | |
| 5 | Oregon | 3 | 5.9% | $1.9M | |
| 6 | Indiana | 3 | 5.9% | $1.6M | |
| 7 | Missouri | 3 | 5.9% | $1.4M | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 2 | 3.9% | $2.7M | |
| 9 | Delaware | 2 | 3.9% | $1.7M | |
| 10 | Utah | 2 | 3.9% | $1.3M |
Most active lenders
| # | Lender | Loans | Share | Dollars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Huntington National Bank | 5 | 9.8% | $1.7M | |
| 2 | Old National Bank | 4 | 7.8% | $2.3M | |
| 3 | Beacon Bank and Trust | 3 | 5.9% | $2.2M | |
| 4 | Northwest Bank | 2 | 3.9% | $2.7M | |
| 5 | Santander Bank, National Association | 2 | 3.9% | $900K | |
| 6 | Banner Bank | 2 | 3.9% | $300K | |
| 7 | ChoiceOne Bank | 2 | 3.9% | $285K | |
| 8 | Members Cooperative Credit Union | 2 | 3.9% | $200K | |
| 9 | The Bancorp Bank National Association | 1 | 2.0% | $3.5M | |
| 10 | City National Bank | 1 | 2.0% | $3.1M |
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Franchise brands in Graphic Design Services
27% of acquisition loans in this industry involved a franchised unit. Brands with the most SBA-financed resales:
| # | Brand | Loans | Share | Dollars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Image360 | 3 | 21.4% | $1.3M | |
| 2 | Shredder Indoor Ski and Snowboard School | 3 | 21.4% | $430K | |
| 3 | SpeedPro Imaging | 2 | 14.3% | $2.7M | |
| 4 | Board & Brush Creative Studios | 2 | 14.3% | $138K | |
| 5 | Signarama | 1 | 7.1% | $450K | |
| 6 | FASTSIGNS | 1 | 7.1% | $350K | |
| 7 | Screenmobile | 1 | 7.1% | $101K | |
| 8 | Minuteman Press | 1 | 7.1% | $68K |
Questions buyers ask
How much is a typical SBA loan to buy a business in Graphic Design Services?
Median $305,000 across 51 acquisition loans (FY2018 to FY2026); the middle half ran $139,750 to $709,750. That is 53% lower than the $645,250 median for all SBA-financed acquisitions.
Which lenders finance the most Graphic Design Services acquisitions?
The Huntington National Bank (5), Old National Bank (4), Beacon Bank and Trust (3), Northwest Bank (2), Santander Bank, National Association (2).
Are businesses in Graphic Design Services often franchised?
Yes, often. 27% of SBA acquisition loans in this industry financed a franchised unit. Top brands: Image360, Shredder Indoor Ski and Snowboard School, SpeedPro Imaging, Board & Brush Creative Studios, Signarama.
How risky are SBA loans for buying a business in Graphic Design Services?
Too few loans are old enough to measure for this industry. The all-acquisition benchmark is 3.5%.
What loan terms are common for Graphic Design Services acquisitions?
Median term 10 years, average initial rate 8.06% 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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