GE Capital provides financing to MX Restaurants for Corner Bakery Cafe

Scottsdale, Ariz. --GE Capital’s Franchise Finance business announced its first financing for the Corner Bakery Café brand. It comes in the form of a $5.6 million loan to Texas-based MX Restaurants and Bakeries, which already operates seven Corner Bakery restaurants in the Houston and South Texas markets. MX will use these funds to pay off short-term debt related to a recent acquisition and to develop four additional units.



This is the first U.S.-based franchise endeavor of Bernardo Castillon, owner and principal of MX Restaurants. However, his company operates two chains in Mexico: the fast casual Super Salads and a casual seafood concept called Cabo Grill.



“Because we’re still relatively new to the U.S. market, it was helpful to work with a lender that has a lot of experience in the restaurant industry,” said Castillon. “We’re glad to develop this relationship and we know it will benefit us in the future as we continue to grow.”



“Corner Bakery has distinguished itself with a strong focus on fresh ingredients—something Bernardo instinctively understands,” said Trey Brown, GEFF’s sales leader. “We’re pleased to help Corner Bakery expand its footprint in the U.S. and we look forward to working with additional operators.”