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<p>Ciaran and Christina Fitzgerald have more than 25 years of combined management experience, so they were confident in their ability to run a business of their own. However, much like many first time business owners, the Fitzgeralds needed a little guidance through the financial process.</p><div>Working closely with <a href="http://www.boefly.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=boefly-helps-meineke-franchisee-find-financing-option-2783" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BoeFly</a>, a lending solution that works with both established and first time business owners, the couple was introduced to a lender interested in helping secure the necessary financing to open their very own Meineke.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Brett Hucka, an SBA Lending Officer at Stearns Bank, reviewed information pertaining to the Fitzgeralds that was prepared by <a href="http://boefly.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=boefly-helps-meineke-franchisee-find-financing-option-2783" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BoeFly</a>.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&#8220;Deciding to extend a small business loan to Ciaran and Christina was an easy decision for us,&#8221; Hucka said, &#8220;and we continue to find great success in meeting qualified and worthy borrowers through our BoeFly relationship.&#8221;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>With more than 5,000 qualified lenders in their network, BoeFly has solidified itself as an integral component to helping potential business owners, startups and franchise brands.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&#8220;Our devoted loan specialist at BoeFly really helped us&#8212;guiding us through the entire process and matching us with impressive lender options,&#8221; Ciaran Fitzgerald said. &#8220;We are so grateful that Meineke has partnered with BoeFly to help franchisees like Christina and I secure the financing we needed quickly and easily. We are thrilled to have found Brett at Stearns Bank through BoeFly.&#8221;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>As Meineke prepares its new franchisees for success, it begins by introducing them to BoeFly for funding and to connect them with existing franchisees. Committed to franchise growth, the brand said it&#8217;s devoted to providing support and guidance to new franchisees.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&#8220;BoeFly is a key partner that really streamlines the loan process so franchisees can open the door to profitability sooner,&#8221; said Danny Rivera, president of Meineke.</div>

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