Franchise financing
FEDEX GROUND franchise financing
What it costs to finance a FEDEX GROUND franchise and how buyers fund it. The real numbers: how much gets borrowed, which lenders fund it, and the track record.
By Mario Bailey · Source: SBA FOIA data, as of 2026-03-31
- SBA loans
- 224
- Total funded
- $59.9M
- Median loan
- $150K
- 7(a) charge-off
- 6.3%
What financing a FEDEX GROUND franchise costs
The median SBA loan to a FEDEX GROUND franchisee is $150K, and the middle half of FEDEX GROUND's 224 loans run $58K to $350K (average $267K). Across all SBA-financed franchises the median loan is $350K. FEDEX GROUND buyers borrow less than the typical franchisee.
These are loan amounts, not the brand's total startup cost. Buyers also put in equity (the SBA generally wants at least 10% down on a new franchise), and the brand's own investment estimate is Item 7 of its franchise disclosure document (FDD). The median FEDEX GROUND loan runs 7 years. Model your numbers with the franchise financing calculator.
Of the 209 FEDEX GROUND loans where the SBA recorded a business age, 30.6% went to new businesses two years old or younger. The rest funded existing operations.
How to finance FEDEX GROUND
FEDEX GROUND franchisees have financed with 224 SBA loans since FY2010, averaging $267K each. The 7(a) program is the usual route: it covers the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and working capital (224 of the 224 loans). Lenders weigh your credit, management experience, and the brand's track record alongside the equity you bring.
FEDEX GROUND's 7(a) charge-off rate is 6.3% across 224 loans, a relative track-record signal lenders and buyers weigh, not a guarantee. See how that compares across franchises.
Lenders that finance FEDEX GROUND
By SBA loan count
Where FEDEX GROUND gets funded
Top states by loan count
- 1. Texas 19
- 2. Connecticut 3
- 3. Florida 16
- 4. Pennsylvania 8
- 5. Missouri 6
- 6. New York 13
- 7. New Jersey 9
- 8. North Carolina 11
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FEDEX GROUND SBA financing FAQ
How much does a FEDEX GROUND franchise cost?
The public SBA data shows what buyers actually borrow, not a sticker price: the median SBA loan to a FEDEX GROUND franchisee is $150K, and the middle half of FEDEX GROUND's 224 loans run $58K to $350K. Total investment (including the equity you put in, generally 10% or more) is estimated in Item 7 of FEDEX GROUND's franchise disclosure document.
Can you use an SBA loan for FEDEX GROUND?
Yes. Lenders have funded 224 SBA loans to FEDEX GROUND franchisees, worth $59.9M in all, so FEDEX GROUND is regularly financed with SBA 7(a) and 504 loans.
Can a first-time owner get an SBA loan for FEDEX GROUND?
The data says yes: of FEDEX GROUND's 209 SBA loans that record a business age, 30.6% went to new businesses two years old or younger. Expect the lender to look harder at your experience, business plan, and equity injection.
Which lenders finance FEDEX GROUND?
By loan count, the most active SBA lenders for FEDEX GROUND are Stearns Bank National Association, Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc., The Huntington National Bank, among others. A lender already active with your brand often moves faster.
What is FEDEX GROUND's SBA charge-off rate?
Across FEDEX GROUND's 224 SBA 7(a) loans, 6.3% have charged off. Read it as a relative track-record signal, not a prediction. It is not a lifetime default rate.
Which SBA program fits FEDEX GROUND?
Mostly 7(a): 224 of FEDEX GROUND's 224 SBA loans. The 7(a) program covers the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and working capital. The median FEDEX GROUND loan term is 7 years.