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Franchise brand204 approvals since FY2013
SBA loans to Pure Barre franchises
Approvals SBA files under the brand's franchise code. The loans are to independent franchise owners; this page describes the brand in aggregate and no franchisee.
SBA approvals by fiscal year. The federal fiscal year runs 1 October to 30 September, so FY2025 is 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025. *FY2026 is open: approvals to 30 Jun 2026 only.
SBA lists 204 loan approvals since FY2013 under the Pure Barre franchise brand, worth $47.3M; 76 of them came in FY2021 to FY2025.
In FY2025 there were 7, down 42% on FY2024. The average approval in the five-year window was $250K.
25 lenders made the FY2021 to FY2025 loans across 26 states; the most active were The Huntington National Bank (22), Citizens Bank (3) and Lake City Bank (3).
Of loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021 and disbursed, SBA records 2.5% as charged off, below the 6.0% for all SBA loans from those years. The figures describe loans to independent franchise owners, not the franchisor.
Loan status is as recorded by SBA at the data date; charge-off rates are computed on loans approved at least five fiscal years ago. Jobs supported are self-reported estimates from the SBA loan application, which SBA does not review, audit or validate. Data through 30 Jun 2026.
Loans by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Approvals | Dollars approved | Average approval | of which 504 | Jobs supported, as reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026* | 7 | $2.5M | $352K | 0 | 80 |
| FY2025 | 7 | $2.2M | $311K | 0 | 90 |
| FY2024 | 12 | $3.3M | $279K | 0 | 165 |
| FY2023 | 21 | $4.3M | $204K | 0 | 417 |
| FY2022 | 17 | $4.3M | $250K | 0 | 241 |
| FY2021 | 19 | $4.9M | $258K | 0 | 281 |
| FY2020 | 17 | $5.1M | $297K | 0 | 286 |
| FY2019 | 19 | $4.1M | $216K | 0 | 303 |
| FY2018 | 24 | $5.2M | $218K | 0 | 308 |
| FY2017 | 14 | $2.9M | $207K | 0 | 131 |
| FY2016 | 20 | $4.3M | $216K | 0 | 196 |
SBA's franchise field lists the brand as "PURE BARRE"; "Pure Barre". Codes SBA has used for the same brand name are added together.
Charge-off cohort rate
| Loans approved FY2010–FY2021 | Pure Barre | All SBA loans |
|---|---|---|
| Approvals in these years | 140 | 725,496 |
| Cancelled or never disbursed | 19 | 91,827 |
| Disbursed loans | 121 | 633,669 |
| Paid in full | 82 | 471,304 |
| Charged off | 3 | 37,796 |
| Still outstanding (status exempt from disclosure) | 36 | 124,569 |
| Charged off, share of disbursed loans | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Dollars charged off, share of disbursed dollars | 3.5% | 2.2% |
| Dollars charged off | $955K | $6.20bn |
Lenders
| # | Lender, FY2021–FY2025 | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Huntington National BankColumbus, OH | 22 | $4.5M | 28.9% | |
| 2 | Citizens BankElizabethton, TN | 3 | $1.1M | 3.9% | |
| 3 | Lake City BankWarsaw, IN | 3 | $732K | 3.9% | |
| 4 | Banner BankWalla Walla, WA | 3 | $225K | 3.9% | |
| 5 | Amerant Bank, National AssociationCoral Gables, FL | 2 | — | 2.6% | |
| 6 | Merchants Bank of IndianaCarmel, IN | 2 | — | 2.6% | |
| 7 | PlainsCapital BankDallas, TX | 2 | — | 2.6% | |
| 8 | Empire State Certified Development CorporationLatham, NY | 2 | — | 2.6% | |
| 9 | Beacon Bank and TrustBrookline, MA | 2 | — | 2.6% | |
| 10 | First Financial BankCincinnati, OH | 2 | — | 2.6% | |
| 11 | The Central Trust BankJefferson City, MO | 2 | — | 2.6% | |
| 12 | First-Citizens Bank & Trust CompanyRaleigh, NC | 1 | — | 1.3% | |
| 13 | Renasant BankTupelo, MS | 1 | — | 1.3% | |
| 14 | Mission Valley BankSun Valley, CA | 1 | — | 1.3% | |
| 15 | TowneBankPortsmouth, VA | 1 | — | 1.3% |
States
| # | State of the business, FY2021–FY2025 | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 12 | 15.8% | |
| 2 | Indiana | 11 | 14.5% | |
| 3 | California | 6 | 7.9% | |
| 4 | Washington | 6 | 7.9% | |
| 5 | Florida | 5 | 6.6% | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 7 | Ohio | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 8 | Michigan | 3 | 3.9% | |
| 9 | Iowa | 3 | 3.9% | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 2 | 2.6% | |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 2 | 2.6% | |
| 12 | New York | 2 | 2.6% | |
| 13 | Missouri | 2 | 2.6% | |
| 14 | Tennessee | 2 | 2.6% | |
| 15 | Georgia | 1 | 1.3% |
Filed under
| # | Industry group | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Amusement and Recreation IndustriesNAICS 7139 | 72 | 94.7% | |
| 2 | Other Personal ServicesNAICS 8129 | 2 | 2.6% | |
| 3 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting ServicesNAICS 5416 | 1 | 1.3% | |
| 4 | Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesNAICS 5419 | 1 | 1.3% |
Approval sizes
- $50,000 or less19.7%15
- $50,001 to $150,00015.8%12
- $150,001 to $350,00039.5%30
- $350,001 to $1 million25.0%19
Age of the businesses
- Existing, more than 2 years old11.8%9
- New business, 2 years or less13.2%10
- Startup, loan funds will open the business59.2%45
- Change of ownership15.8%12
Questions and answers
How many SBA loans go to Pure Barre franchises?
204 approvals since FY2013, worth $47.3M; 76 in FY2021 to FY2025.
Which lenders make SBA loans for Pure Barre franchises?
By approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: The Huntington National Bank (22), Citizens Bank (3), Lake City Bank (3), Banner Bank (3), Amerant Bank, National Association (2).
How large is a typical SBA loan for a Pure Barre franchise?
The average approval in FY2021 to FY2025 was $250K.
What share of Pure Barre SBA loans are charged off?
Of 121 disbursed loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021, 3 (2.5%) are recorded as charged off; for all SBA loans from those years the figure is 6.0%.
Are SBA loans to Pure Barre franchises rising?
Approvals in the three latest complete fiscal years total 40, against 53 in the three before: falling (-25%).
About these figures
Figures are totals of the Small Business Administration's 7(a) and 504 FOIA loan files, data through 30 Jun 2026. SBA updates the files quarterly. Counts are loan approvals, including approvals later cancelled; the five-year window is FY2021–FY2025, the five latest complete fiscal years. Charge-off rates use only loans approved in FY2010–FY2021, at least five fiscal years ago, and count disbursed loans SBA records as charged off. Loans are listed under the lender they are assigned to today. Dollar figures behind fewer than three approvals are not shown, and no borrower is named anywhere on this site.Methodology · Report an error