08.08.07
V & E Management

MONTVALE, NJ - Irwin Franchise Capital Corporation recently won a $9.97 million financing deal with V & E Management, Inc., and St. Juste Management Corporation, both companies of a leading Burger King franchisee in Texas. The financing was used to refinance existing real estate and equipment debt as well as to develop two new restaurants.

"We were so pleased that such a well respected franchisee realized the benefit of selecting us for his financing needs," explained Irwin Franchise Capital President John Rinaldi. "We believe Robes St. Juste and his entire operation are excellent at what they do, as evidenced by the awards won as a Burger King franchisee."

St. Juste was equally complimentary of Irwin. "We had an opportunity to refinance our debt, and Irwin was not only able to do that for us, they also helped us secure the funds we needed to add two new restaurants. Even though it was a complex transaction, Irwin made it look and feel easy."

An industry leader, Irwin Franchise Capital Corporation specializes in providing financing for franchised restaurants. With 15 offices across the nation, Irwin employees assist franchisees with financing real estate, leasehold mortgages, equipment, acquisitions, remodels, conversions, partner buyouts and refinancing. Irwin Franchise Capital Corporation is an Irwin Commercial Finance company, a subsidiary of Irwin Financial Corporation (NYSE: IFC).

About Irwin Financial

Irwin Financial Corporation (http://www.irwinfinancial.com) is a bank holding company with a history tracing to 1871. The Corporation, through its principal lines of business provides a broad range of financial services to small businesses and consumers in selected markets in the United States and Canada.