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Business Loans
for Restaurants

A Quick Business Loan Option for Restaurants

Shield Funding has been securing small business loans for restaurant business owners for more than a decade. We assisted business owners through the financial crisis of 2008, and we are equally prepared and experienced to help business owners through the economic crisis caused by Covid-19. If you are looking to improve or expand your restaurant, or you need immediate business funding to cover payroll costs or other everyday operating expenses, we offer competitive rates and flexible terms for all types of borrowers. We are a great resource for existing restaurant owners that do not qualify for bank business loans or SBA loans, or if those options have have been exhausted and additional working capital is required.    

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What Do I Need to Qualify?

Below is a list of the requirements to get approved for business funding with our most basic program.

  • At Least 3 Months in Business
  • 530 Min. Credit Score
  • $10,000 Min. Monthly Revenue
  • How Do I Apply?

    Applying has never been easier. You can either call our toll free number 24 hours 7 days a week at

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    Submit your online application by clicking apply below and entering a few basic details about your business.

    Types of Business Loan Available

    Small Business Loans

    This is a short term small business loan that you can use for any type of expense. You can use it to cover seasonal swings in business, pay a new chef, or open an entirely new location. Whatever you need for your business, these simple term business loans will help you get it.

    We offer up to $1,000,000 in funds for restaurant owners. And with interest rates of 5–45%, you can get a better deal than you would with some traditional lenders. As long as you’ve been in business for two months, earn $8,000 or more per month, and have a credit score of 500 or more, you can qualify for one of these loans.

    Our terms range from 12–36 months, so you can get the amount and terms that work for you.

    Unsecured Business Loans​

    Traditional lenders often require collateral when they give you a loan, which means you’re putting your business on the line. That’s not a good way to start a financial relationship.

    We offer unsecured business loans, so you don’t need to put up any collateral. Because we’re an alternative lender, we’re able to offer this funding service alongside our already great rates. You can feel more comfortable with our business loans knowing that we aren’t about to take your oven or your bar stools if you miss a payment.

    Merchant Cash Loans​

    We know that  restaurants have a tough time receiving working capital because of the volatility of the industry. If you try to get a loan from a traditional lender, you’ll get denied fast. But we don’t think your industry should disqualify you from getting funding for your restaurant business.

    So we offer short term merchant cash advances of up to $1,000,000 to restaurant owners with credit scores above 500. You’ll pay 12–45% interest on terms up to 36 months. As long as your restaurant has been open for a few months and you have $8,000 in monthly revenue, you can qualify.

    Working Capital Loans

    Restaurants have a lot of day-to-day expenses, and that’s what working capital funding is for. Whether it’s covering payroll, stocking the bar, or taking advantage of a marketing or advertising opportunity, these loans help you with the more mundane expenses of running a restaurant.

    Like our term loans, you can get up to $1,000,000 in working capital. You still get the option of terms between 12 and 36 months and interest rates from 9–45%. You’ll need to have two months in business, and at least $10,000 in monthly revenue to qualify. You’ll also need a credit score of 650 or better.

    If you meet these qualifications, you can get the funding you need to cover any expense you might come across, from an emergency repair to making sure your freezers are full of food.

    Apply Directly to One Source!

    Work with a direct lender and get a business loan as fast as the same day. Shield Funding offers competitive rates and terms on all it’s funding programs. Apply now with a trusted lender that has been helping business owners secure working capital for almost two decades.

    Business Financing Tips For Your Restaurant

    Staff Payroll Costs
    Payroll funding issues have been going on long before the pandemic, and they will continue after it is gone. How much you pay in payroll depends largely on who you employ. A small suburban restaurant might not have an executive chef, which usually comes with a salary of around $60,000.
    Social Distancing Costs
    Many restaurants are now faced with CDC guidelines to allow for distance between customers. This means that in order to maintain current table counts there is going to be a need for innovative barriers or extending the interior and exterior space to make customers feel comfortable as well as adhering to new guidelines. With all of the lost revenue in the current economic environment many restaurant owners need business loans for construction which is going to be on top of the business loans for payroll the SBA is offering. This is just one new cost after Covid-19.
    Seasonal Downturns

    Restaurants are subject to seasonal downturns, another type of business cycle that affects businesses outside of economic disasters. It just happens. Many restaurants rely on foot traffic, and that’s likely to go down in the winter. Others bank on their outdoor or rooftop seating, which might not even be available in the colder months.

    If your restaurant relies on visitors to another attraction or event, like a sports stadium or ski resort, you’ll face seasonal swings. It’s something almost every restaurant has to deal with.

    Get Started on Your Small
    Business Loan

    Looking for fast business funding without the hassle? Work with a direct lender for same-day funding! Avoid endless calls and broker fees. Apply now and get funded as fast as today!