Restaurant capital

Capital for your next project — Table Capital

Restaurant owners and operators compare restaurant business loan offers for expansion, renovation, equipment, or working capital in one place.

1 soft inquiry. No impact to credit.

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Operator language
  • prime cost
  • POS batches
  • BOH buildout
  • vendor terms
  • ticket times
  • cash advance
  • seasonal dips
  • weekend volume
  • 1 soft pull First credit check
  • 24-72 hrs Typical response time
  • $25K-$5M Common request sizes

What business owners say

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From inquiry to offer

How restaurant funding moves from form to offer

Share basic business details, compare partner lender options, and choose the fit. The first review is a soft inquiry.

1
You
Share basics
Send revenue, time in business, and use of funds for a soft inquiry review.
2
Us
We sort lenders
We route the file to partners that fit restaurant cash flow and ticket size.
3
You
Compare options
Review amounts, terms, and any collateral or bank statement needs.
4
Lender
Get funded
A lender confirms final terms and sends funds after approval.

Restaurant-first review

  • We weigh deposits, sales, and seasonality.
  • Big-chain paperwork is not required for every file.

Fast lender match

  • Clean files can move in 24-72 hours.
  • One inquiry can surface multiple offers.

Clear terms

  • Know the payment, term, and use-case fit.
  • No guesswork on equipment, buildout, or payroll.
Why banks pass

Why banks pass on restaurant files

Restaurants run on seasonality, thin margins, and fast repair cycles, which do not always fit a bank's 2-year checklist.

01

Thin margins

Banks want wide, steady margins, but restaurants run on thin spreads and food costs move weekly.

Lenders here focus on deposits, payment size, and repayment fit.
02

Recent openings

A newer unit may not have 2 full tax years or a long operating record.

Some partners still review strong deposits, leases, and collateral.
03

Speed and seasonality

A stalled oven, patio project, or payroll gap cannot wait for a 6-week committee.

Partner lenders can quote faster when the request is documented.
Illustrative files

Illustrative restaurant funding scenarios

These composite requests are not real customers. They show the kinds of restaurant financing files partner lenders review.

Illustrative TX · Equipment financing
$85K-$140K

Independent diner owner

Replaced fryers and a walk-in cooler before summer service.

Illustrative CA · Working capital
$150K-$300K

Fast-casual operator

Covered payroll and inventory during a slow remodel month.

Illustrative FL · Franchise financing
$400K-$750K

Franchise operator

Funded a second location and opening inventory for an approved site.

Illustrative IL · Startup capital
$60K-$120K

New cafe founder

Seeded startup capital for deposits, stock, and first hires.

How we label illustrative scenarios →

More options

Related restaurant funding by use case

See equipment, working capital, renovation, startup, and franchise paths in one view. Each request starts with a soft inquiry and lender match.

Common questions

Restaurant funding FAQs

Many partner lenders review 6 to 12 months of deposits, not just tax returns. Revenue, time in business, and monthly cash flow usually matter more than one perfect year.