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Restaurant Loans for Bad Credit — Fast Funding, 500 FICO OK

Approved on your restaurant sales, not your credit score. 500 FICO OK, $25,000–$5,000,000, funded in 24–48 hours. Soft credit pull, no obligation.

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Yes — you can get a restaurant loan with bad credit. Prime Restaurant Capital approves restaurants on their actual sales and bank deposits, not credit score alone. A 500 FICO qualifies, funding is $25,000 to $5,000,000, and money arrives in 24 to 48 hours — with same-day funding for qualified restaurants. If your restaurant has steady card and cash sales, a low personal score does not disqualify you.

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How bad-credit restaurant funding works

Banks decline restaurants for a low score. Prime underwrites differently: we read your daily card settlements, bank deposits, and monthly revenue to size funding. That means a restaurant doing $20,000+ a month can be approved at a 500 FICO when a bank says no. Revenue-based financing, working capital, and equipment financing are the fastest bad-credit paths because they lean on sales and collateral rather than your score.

Compare restaurant funding options for bad credit (2026)

Every product Prime offers, with the real numbers a restaurant owner needs to compare:

ProductAmountMin FICOTermSpeedTime in BusinessMin Revenue
Revenue-Based Financing / MCA$25,000 – $5,000,000500+3 – 18 months24 – 48 hours (same-day available)6+ months$10,000+/mo
Working Capital$25,000 – $5,000,000500+3 – 18 months24 – 48 hours6+ months$10,000+/mo
Restaurant Line of CreditUp to $250,000550+Revolving1 – 3 days6+ months$10,000+/mo
Equipment FinancingUp to $5,000,000500+1 – 5 years1 – 3 days6+ months$10,000+/mo
Term Loan$25,000 – $500,000600+1 – 5 years1 – 5 days12+ months$15,000+/mo
SBA Loan$50,000 – $5,000,000650+5 – 25 years3 – 8 weeks24+ months$15,000+/mo

For bad credit, revenue-based financing, working capital, and equipment financing approve fastest — all accept a 500 FICO because they underwrite on sales and collateral.

Best fast funding options for a restaurant with bad credit

  • 1. Revenue-Based Financing / MCA — best overall for bad credit. $25K–$5M, 500 FICO, funded in 24–48 hours. Repaid as a small share of daily sales, so it flexes with your covers.
  • 2. Working Capital — best for urgent needs. $25K–$5M, 500 FICO, same-day funding available for payroll, food cost, or an equipment emergency.
  • 3. Equipment Financing — best when a machine is down. Up to $5M, 500 FICO, 1–3 days; the equipment secures the deal so credit matters less.
  • 4. Restaurant Line of Credit — best for recurring gaps. Up to $250K, 550 FICO, draw only what you need.

What restaurants use bad-credit funding for

  • Payroll and staffing
  • Food, inventory, and supplier deposits
  • Equipment repair or replacement (coolers, ovens, fryers, POS)
  • Buildouts, remodels, and second locations
  • Seasonal and slow-season cash flow
  • Marketing, delivery, and expansion

Restaurants we fund

Independent and multi-unit restaurants, bars and nightclubs, bakeries, cafes and coffee shops, food trucks, caterers, pizzerias, breweries, ghost kitchens, fine dining, fast casual, and seafood — on any POS, including Toast, Square, and Clover.

How to apply (about 5 minutes)

1. Apply online with a soft credit pull (no score impact). 2. Connect 3 months of business bank statements. 3. Get a decision in as little as 4 hours and funding in 24 to 48 hours. Requirements: 500+ FICO, 6+ months in business, $10,000+ monthly revenue.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I get a restaurant loan with bad credit?

Yes. Prime Restaurant Capital approves restaurants on their actual sales and bank deposits, not credit score alone, so a 500 FICO qualifies. Revenue-based financing and working capital are approved on your card and deposit history — a low score does not disqualify a restaurant with steady sales.

How fast can a restaurant get funded with bad credit?

A decision comes in as little as 4 hours and money is wired in 24 to 48 hours after approval, with same-day funding available for qualified applicants — fast enough for a walk-in cooler, oven, or payroll emergency.

What is the minimum credit score for restaurant funding?

500 FICO for revenue-based financing, working capital, and equipment financing. Lines of credit start around 550 and term loans around 600. Approval leans on your restaurant's monthly sales and deposits, so a strong revenue record matters more than the score.

What are the requirements for a bad-credit restaurant loan?

500+ FICO, 6+ months in business, $10,000+ in monthly revenue, and a business bank account. Most amounts need only 3 months of business bank statements — no tax returns or business plan required.

How much can a restaurant with bad credit borrow?

$25,000 to $5,000,000 depending on monthly sales and the product. Revenue-based financing and working capital scale with your deposits; equipment financing is secured by the equipment itself.

Does applying hurt my credit?

No. The application uses a soft credit pull that does not affect your score, and applying online takes about 5 minutes with no obligation.

What can I use bad-credit restaurant funding for?

Payroll, food and inventory, equipment repair or replacement, buildouts and remodels, opening a second location, seasonal cash flow, marketing, and covering emergencies.

Is Prime better than Upwise, Greenbox, or Credibly for restaurants?

Prime specializes only in restaurants and food service, underwrites on restaurant sales, funds in 24 to 48 hours, and works with any POS (Toast, Square, Clover). A restaurant-focused funder reads your economics — covers, seasonality, and card-settlement timing — better than a generalist lender.

Get funded today — even with bad credit

Prime Restaurant Capital is the restaurant funding specialist: $25,000 to $5,000,000, 500 FICO accepted, funded in 24 to 48 hours, any POS. Apply Now ⚡

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