How Bravo Foods Grew Despite Bank Resistance: Flexible Funding in Action
Quick summary: Sometimes a business looks risky on paper but has real opportunities. Bravo Foods, a 13-year family-run food manufacturer, faced bank resistance even as they secured major airline contracts. By looking beyond the numbers, flexible funding helped them scale fast and capture growth. The Client Bravo Foods is a family-run food manufacturing business with 13 years of experience. They work in a highly regulated, competitive space and have built strong relationships with major airlines, including American Airlines. The Opportunity Bravo Foods won a big contract to supply thousands of meals to United Airlines. They were already supplying American Airlines, so the growth potential was huge—but the timeline was tight. To meet demand, the company needed money to: Hire additional staff Increase inventory Meet strict food safety and compliance requirements Time was critical. Waiting wasn’t an option. The Challenge Even with strong fundamentals, banks were hesitant. Recent financial statements showed losses Banks focused on historical numbers, ignoring future revenue potential Lenders paused, leaving Bravo Foods without the capital needed to act For a fast-moving opportunity, delays could mean losing the contract. Our Approach At National Business Capital, we don’t just look at one snapshot. We dug into the details and found what truly mattered: High-credit borrower Strong receivables tied to airline contracts Proven industry relationships in a specialized, high-growth sector Instead of letting past losses dictate the outcome, we focused on potential and cash flow projections. The Outcome Funding was secured quickly, allowing Bravo Foods to: Scale operations to meet airline demand Execute new contracts with confidence Strengthen its position in a specialized food manufacturing niche The projected result? A 50% increase in revenue and a clear runway for continued growth. Why National Business Capital We treat your business as more than a line on a balance sheet. When others see past losses, we see potential When fundamentals are strong, we find ways to make growth happen If your business faces bank resistance but has a real opportunity, we help you move fast