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Franchise Finance
Franchise Finance
For more than 20 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
Product Offerings
ACQUISITIONS
Expand your business and integrate new locations
ACQUISITIONS
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
Alternative solutions to meet your evolving needs
REFINANCES AND RECAPITALIZATION
Alternative solutions to meet your evolving needs
We understand that businesses change and your needs vary. We can help structure alternative solutions as your needs vary.
REAL ESTATE
Solutions and guidance for complex transactions
REAL ESTATE
Solutions and guidance for complex transactions
Buying new property shouldn't be overwhelming. Our experienced team can guide you through the complexity of real estate transactions.
DEVELOPMENT LINES OF CREDIT
Custom financing options for all your needs
DEVELOPMENT LINES OF CREDIT
Custom financing options for all your needs
We offer financing options for developing new locations, remodeling operations, and updating your equipment.
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.
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.
Representative Transactions
Meet the Team
Sandra McCraren
Senior Managing Director
Thomas Benkoske
Vice President
Evan Bossard
Executive Vice President
Paul Cantieri
Managing Director
Todd Cortell
Managing Direector
Clayton Daniels
Underwriter
Melissa Daniels
Closing Specialist
Allan Hauptli
Senior Vice President – Capital Markets, Franchise
Anya Lewis
Vice President
Sharon Moeller
Chief Credit Officer
Jessica Myjak
Underwriter
Kari Parker
Vice President – Credit
Harris Rafiq
Vice President
Ed Semik
Director
Juan Spader
Underwriter
Guadalupe Vega
Underwriter
Victoria Wilczak
Associate Closing Representative
Sean Willison
Managing Director
To learn more about our treasury management solutions, please visit our Wintrust Treasury Management page.
To learn more about private client services, please visit our Wintrust Private Client page.
To learn more about capital markets, please visit the Wintrust Loan Capital Markets page.
Wintrust Franchise Finance is a division of Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company, N.A., a Wintrust Community Bank.
