How much does a Budgetel cost to buy or open?

The typical deal for Budgetel is $2.1M across 9 transactions since 2020. With the SBA's 10% minimum down payment, that points to roughly $234K of buyer cash on a typical deal.

How risky is Budgetel?

Budgetel has 9 SBA loans on record since 2020 — too few to score a reliable failure rate. Judge the unit economics and the franchisor's disclosure document, not a small sample.

Can I finance a Budgetel with an SBA loan?

Yes — Budgetel has been SBA-financed 0 times since FY2025, which means it clears the SBA Franchise Directory requirement regularly. Confirm current listing before signing an LOI.

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Budgetel, by the numbers

Every figure below comes from real financed deals — what buyers paid, where, and how the loans performed.

SBA Franchise Directory: listed ✓ (identifier S0268)

9 deals since 2020 · typical deal $2.1M

Deals since 2020

$2.1M

Typical deal

Deals since FY2025

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Too few deals to score risk

Budgetel has 9 SBA deals on record — real financing history, but too few to score a failure rate you should trust. Underwrite the location and the FDD.

What buyers pay for Budgetel

Most Budgetel deals financed between $1.70M and $2.52M. Above $2.52M, you're paying more than 75% of buyers did — make the seller earn it.

Your deal size$2.13M

Monthly payment (10-yr): $27,789
Down payment (10%): $236K
Cash to close (all-in): $325K

Estimates at today's rates and standard 7(a) terms. Not a loan offer.

Could you get the loan?

Three answers. No documents, no credit pull.

Credit score

Available cash (you'll need ~$325K)

Experience

Recent financings

KMS MOTEL LLC in Phenix City, AL — $2.1M (2024) · purchase · Hanover Community Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
10.25% variable
Term

Budgetel, by the numbers

Recent financings

Who funds Budgetel — and where

Common questions

How much does a Budgetel cost to buy or open?

How risky is Budgetel?

Can I finance a Budgetel with an SBA loan?

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