Banking, Financial Services

Company Overview

Wintrust Financial Corporation is a publicly traded financial holding company that delivers community-oriented banking, commercial financial services, and wealth management solutions to businesses and individuals across the greater Chicagoland area, southern Wisconsin, northwest Indiana, and Florida. The company is recognized for its relationship-based approach and tailored solutions for business clients, including franchise systems seeking partnership-focused banking.

Services Offered

• Franchise finance, including acquisition and expansion loans for franchise owners
• Treasury management services to streamline franchise operations
• Digital banking and remote deposit services for multi-unit operations
• Specialized wealth management, business succession planning, and private client services for business owners

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Wintrust Franchise Finance serves franchise owners across multiple industries, with a strong presence in restaurant and retail franchises but relevant capabilities for nearly any franchise system.
• Key Benefits:
  • Delivers certainty, speed, and expertise in franchise-specific lending, benefiting multi-location growth.
  • Provides advanced treasury and digital banking tools designed for the complex operational needs of franchise systems.
  • Offers local decision-making and tailored solutions, leveraging community banking values that support franchise expansion.
• Franchise Expertise: Wintrust demonstrates deep experience with franchise clients through its dedicated Franchise Finance division, established case studies, and more than two decades of focus on financing and advising franchise systems.