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You are now entering a Wintrust sister page. Acknowledge 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. Start A Conversation Wintrust Franchise Finance × Company Name First Name Last Name Email Phone Comments Amount of loan requested Headquarters Address 1 Headquarters Address 2 Headquarters City Headquarters State Select State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District Of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Headquarters Zip Number of Locations Close Submit × Close “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 View more “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. LEARN MORE 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. 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