Expand your reach to include more franchised restaurant locations.
Our acquisition loans are designed to help you acquire stores from other franchisees or franchisors.* Our experienced lenders work closely with you to find the best terms for your loan. Take advantage of our competitive rates and expert service today.
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Competitive Rates
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Convenient Terms
- Acquire stores from other franchisees or franchisors*
- Competitive interest rates
- Loans tailored to your unique situation
- Backed by our years of franchise restaurant financing expertise
- Reasonable prepayment terms
*We closely evaluate a franchisee's existing store performance and compare that to the stores to be acquired. We recognize the acquiring operator's ability to manage the new stores as well as they do their existing stores. Loan amounts vary, but can be based on the brand's typical multiple of cash flow or the value of the collateral.
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Allan Hauptli
Vice President, Marketing, Midwest
Office: (201) 970-8564
Allan Hauptli has 25 years of experience in middle market lending, with 20 years in the franchise restaurant lending space. He serves the upper Midwest and Plains states. He previously held the position of Vice President, Account Manager for GE Capital Franchise Finance. Prior to that, he was a Sales Vice President position for Fleet Bank in their Restaurant Franchise Finance Division for 10 years. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Illinois State University and a Masters of Business Administration in Finance from DePaul University.
April Rutten
Account Manager, Southwest
Office: (402) 289-0809
April Rutten recently rejoined the franchise restaurant lending industry after a brief stint in the medical recruiting field. She worked for more than seven years with Irwin Franchise Capital in the same South territory that she covers today with Marketing Vice President Melanie Gutzmer. A Nebraska native, Rutten is anxious to learn about franchisees' upcoming projects and financing needs.
Cassandra "Cassie" Jeffryes
Account Manager, West
Office: (949) 526-7022
Cassandra Jeffryes is an Account Manager serving the Western United States. She has experience with sales, sales management, customer support, and banking. Before joining Pacific Premier Bank, Ms. Jeffryes worked for Pinnacle Bank and the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce. She also worked as a Regional Manager for Educatius International, placing international students, and recruiting families and schools.
Chuck Fletcher
Vice President, Marketing, Mid-Atlantic
Office: (201) 981-8318
Chuck Fletcher has more then 25 years in the middle market banking/commercial lending industry with over 15 of them in the branded retail/franchise food business. Prior to his involvement in franchise lending, he managed a team of salespeople who negotiated vendor finance programs at Citicorp, NA. During his tenure in franchise lending, he had been a partner and SVP/Sales at Peachtree Franchise Finance and held Sales Vice President positions for both FMAC and Finova Capital.
Fletcher has a degree in Accounting from William Paterson University.
John Rinaldi
Executive Vice President, President of Franchise Lending
Office: 201-746-6941
As a franchise restaurant finance industry veteran of more the 20 years, John Rinaldi brings a wealth of experience as EVP/Director of Franchise Lending at Pacific Premier Franchise Capital. He leads a team that has worked together in various organizations within the industry.
Rinaldi is the past President and CEO of Infinity Franchise Capital and Irwin Franchise Capital, the strong predecessor of First Franchise Capital. Prior to those engagements, he was the executive vice president and chief executive officer of Franchise Capital Services, executive vice president of Federated Capital Corporation and senior vice president and chief executive officer for Bell Atlantic Capital Corporation. He held the positions of Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operations Officer and President of FMAC.
Lloyd Droller
Senior Vice President, Credit Manager
Office: 201-746-6945
Lloyd Droller has more than 35 years of experience in underwriting loans, risk management and portfolio management. He has been a Chief Credit Officer in the franchised restaurant lending industry for more than 20 years. Droller has also worked in the healthcare, science, technology and graphic arts and broadcasting industries.
He earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration at the University of Hartford.
Melanie Gutzmer
Vice President, Marketing, Southwest
Office: (201) 744-8501
With more than 25 years of financing experience, Melanie Gutzmer has worked in the franchised restaurant finance industry for 15 years. She has consistently been a leading sales producer in various territories across the United States, and is currently serving franchisees in the South territory. Gutzmer attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and previously worked with United Capital, First Franchise Capital and Irwin Franchise Capital.
Sara Groteluschen
Account Manager, Mid-Atlantic
Office: (201) 744-8265
As an Account Manager since 2015, serving the Mid Atlantic Territory, Sara Groteluschen has a background in sales and marketing, having worked in advertising sales at a local newspaper for more than 10 years. A Nebraska native, she attended Southeast Community College in Lincoln, NE.
Sean Kenney
Vice President, Marketing, Southeast
Office: (201) 970-8447
Sean Kenney has been in the banking/commercial finance industry since 2004, and most recently held the position of Officer at PNC Franchise Finance. His territory at Infinity Franchise Capital includes the Southeast United States. Sean is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Finance, and minor in International Business.
Sharon Soltero
1st Vice President, Franchisor Relations & Marketing
Office: 402-562-1801
Sharon Soltero has worked in the franchise restaurant finance industry since 2004. She facilitates communication between the nation's most successful restaurant brands and Pacific Premier Franchise Capital as well as develops and manages all marketing and advertising activities. Additionally, she assists other financial professionals in brokering deals to Pacific Premier. Previously, she was the Corporate Communication Manager for Nebraska Public Power District.
She holds a bachelor's degree in organizational communication with a minor in journalism from Wayne State College.
Shayla Jasper
Account Manager, Northeast
Office: (201) 746-6936
As an Account Manager serving the Northeast territory, Shayla Jasper has a background in sales, sales management, and customer service. Prior to joining Pacific Premier Bank, Shayla worked as an Events Coordinator/Manager for Ramada Columbus and Rivers Edge Convention Center.
Suzanne Tellis
Vice President, Marketing, West
Office: (949) 861-2007
Suzanne Tellis has over 20 years of franchise finance experience both in restaurants and retail petroleum. She previously worked for Citizens Bank, Infinity Franchise Capital, and Citi Capital holding positions in documentation, credit underwriting, and relationship management. Before her career in restaurant finance, Suzanne worked as a Finance Manager in the restaurant industry. Ms. Tellis received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business & Finance from California State University Fullerton.
Tom Melchior
Marketing Vice President - Northeast US
Office: (201) 248-6235
Tom Melchior serves as the marketing vice president for the Northeast territory. With 20 years of experience underwriting franchised restaurant loans with companies such as Textron, First Franchise Capital and FFCA, Tom has a tremendous depth of knowledge of a restaurant company's financial statements. This gives him a unique ability to structure loan packages to help maximize a franchisee's profitability. Tom holds an MBA and BSBA in Finance/Real Estate from the University of Nebraska.
Sharon Soltero
1st Vice President, Franchisor Relations & Marketing
Office: 402-562-1801
Sharon Soltero has worked in the franchise restaurant finance industry since 2004. She facilitates communication between the nation's most successful restaurant brands and Pacific Premier Franchise Capital as well as develops and manages all marketing and advertising activities. Additionally, she assists other financial professionals in brokering deals to Pacific Premier. Previously, she was the Corporate Communication Manager for Nebraska Public Power District.
She holds a bachelor's degree in organizational communication with a minor in journalism from Wayne State College.
Sharon Soltero
1st Vice President, Franchisor Relations & Marketing
Office: 402-562-1801
Sharon Soltero has worked in the franchise restaurant finance industry since 2004. She facilitates communication between the nation's most successful restaurant brands and Pacific Premier Franchise Capital as well as develops and manages all marketing and advertising activities. Additionally, she assists other financial professionals in brokering deals to Pacific Premier. Previously, she was the Corporate Communication Manager for Nebraska Public Power District.
She holds a bachelor's degree in organizational communication with a minor in journalism from Wayne State College.