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Franchise Finance
Franchise Finance
For more than 15 years, Wintrust Franchise Finance has been dedicated to serving the distinctive needs of franchise owners who face a number of unique challenges: concentrated competition, changing consumer tastes, rising costs, and continuous capital reinvestment. We know that a smooth process and certainty to close are paramount in the franchise space; that’s why, with an expert team with more than 100 years of combined industry experience and a national reach supporting more than 35 brands, we are proud to put dedicated guidance, integrated solutions, and decades of experience to work for you.
Wintrust Franchise Finance
“These PPP loans are truly doing what they are designed to do, and that is to continue to pay our people. Our banker’s dedication and commitment to us has always been there but was so incredible during a time where we needed support the most.”
- Susan Singleton, Singleton Family McDonald’s Organization
Financing Solutions
Our financing solutions are customized to help achieve your business goals:
ACQUISITIONS: As a valued partner, we'll help you expand your business and integrate new locations. Our focus on timing, and certainty of close are paramount as you continue to grow your business.
REFINANCES AND RECAPITALIZATION: Businesses change. We understand that and can help structure alternative solutions as your needs vary.
DEVELOPMENT LINES OF CREDIT:
- New unit development:We are always prepared to help you grow. If you are looking to develop new locations, we provide growth capital and leverage our industry expertise to help with those projects.
- Remodels:Remodel projects move quickly, and, with our speed in execution, we make the process seamless to allow you to remain focused on operations.
- Equipment:We offer access to capital to support the ongoing, necessary updates and refreshes for your equipment package.
CAPITAL MARKETS: Through Wintrust Loan Capital Markets, we can offer financing solutions through partnerships with premier lenders and investors.
REAL ESTATE: Buying new property can be overwhelming, but with our experienced team, we can guide you through the complexity of real estate transactions.
Representative Transactions
“Your constant communication relieved me and assured me, so I could focus on our business as consumers went into lockdown mode. These PPP funds gave me the confidence to invest in our people, advertising, and the things we need to move toward full operations.”
-Cook Family, People First Foods, Inc.
Meet the Team
Sandra McCraren
Senior Managing Director
Thomas Benkoske
Vice President
Evan Bossard
Executive Vice President
Paul Cantieri
Managing Director
James Cho
Portfolio Manager
Lori Christensen
Managing Director
Todd Cortell
Managing Direector
Tim Doran
Vice President
Dhaval Gandhi
Closing Specialist
Sharon Moeller
Vice President
Harris Rafiq
Vice President
Melissa Reed
Closing Specialist
Ed Semik
Director
Sean Willison
Managing Director
Sue Zbikowski
Closing Specialist
TREASURY MANAGEMENT
Maximize your business strategy
TREASURY MANAGEMENT
Maximize your business strategy
With our best-in-class client service and sophisticated products, we’re able to help you meet and exceed business goals.
WEALTH SERVICES
Manage, preserve and grow your wealth
WEALTH SERVICES
Manage, preserve and grow your wealth
We offer financial solutions uniquely positioned to cater to your complex needs. We’re ready to provide the guidance to help you make the most of your wealth.
LOAN CAPITAL MARKETS
Complex tools to keep your business running
LOAN CAPITAL MARKETS
Complex tools to keep your business running
Our team has the sophisticated solutions and the unmatched knowledge you need to set your business up for success.
Wintrust Franchise Finance is a division of Lake Forest Bank & Trust company, N.A., a Wintrust Community Bank.
Wintrust Mortgage is a division of Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A., a Wintrust Community Bank NMLS #449042
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