Todo Natural – eBridge Fund Success Stories
Business: Todo Natural Restaurant and Catering
Address: 1100 N. Expressway Ste. A3, Brownsville, TX
Business Owners: Francisco Gonzalez & Eva Marlene Moreno
Now and then, we come across inspiring stories of entrepreneurs who overcome the odds to achieve success, providing lessons for all business owners. Today, we share the success story of Francisco Gonzalez and Eva Marlene Moreno, Todo Natural Restaurant & Catering co-owners, proud recipients of BCIC's eBridge Fund loan.
A Unique Business Model
Todo Natural Restaurant & Catering sets itself apart by creating a delightful fusion of healthy foods, Mexican cuisine, comfort dishes, and gourmet delights. They've differentiated themselves from their competitors through their hands-on management approach and commitment to their customers, offering a truly personalized dining experience. Every dish is carefully prepared from scratch using the finest ingredients, creating a warm, home-cooked meal experience.
Financing the Dream
Like many entrepreneurs, Francisco and Eva needed additional funding to realize their vision. Their unique business model required a commercial kitchen, which their existing building lacked. That's where the eBridge Fund came in, providing them with the financing they needed to get their commercial kitchen up and running.
Growing with the eBridge Fund
The eBridge Fund has allowed Todo Natural Restaurant & Catering to materialize their dream and provided ongoing support to help them grow and thrive. The funding, along with the marketing assistance and access to valuable resources offered by eBridge, has been instrumental in the growth and success of the restaurant.
The funding from eBridge Fund has allowed us to turn our dream into reality. We have received exceptional ongoing support from the team and the program. The guidance, marketing assistance, and access to valuable resources have been instrumental in our growth and success. The unwavering support from eBridge has made a significant difference.
Lessons Learned
Francisco and Eva advise fellow entrepreneurs seeking to expand with the help of loans to meticulously calculate their startup costs and add a buffer to account for fluctuating prices. Underestimating expenses can lead to financial challenges down the road, and every penny wisely invested can fuel growth.
To fellow entrepreneurs seeking to expand with the help of loans, our advice is to meticulously calculate your startup costs and add a buffer to account for fluctuating prices. Underestimating expenses can lead to financial challenges down the road.
An Ode to Gratitude
The co-owners of Todo Natural Restaurant & Catering express immense gratitude towards the eBridge Fund, their friends, family, business partners, and the blessings of God. The funding from eBridge, they say, came as a blessing to their business, allowing them to flourish and serve their community with pride.
The funding from eBridge Fund came as a blessing to our business. Though we initially underestimated our budget, every penny from the program was wisely invested, fueling our growth. Our restaurant and catering services have flourished, and we take immense pride in our hard work and dedication. We are incredibly grateful for the support provided by eBridge, as well as our friends, family, business partners, and the blessings of God, which have all played a significant role in making our business a success. Thank you!
The eBridge Fund: Your Path to Success
The eBridge Fund program is designed to provide a more attainable option for businesses unable to obtain conventional bank financing or those needing a more competitive rate. The program aims to encourage business retention, expansion, and relocation to Cameron County and assist new startups, stimulating investment in the community while creating employment opportunities.
If you are a business owner seeking to make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality, just like Francisco and Eva did, consider applying for a loan with the eBridge Fund. Let us be a part of your success story.
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ABOUT THE EBRIDGE FUND:
The eBridge Fund program is designed to provide a more viable option for businesses in Cameron County that cannot obtain conventional bank financing or need a more competitive rate than current market rates. The objective of the eBridge Fund is to serve as an economic development tool to encourage business retention and expansion, relocation of businesses to Cameron County, and assist new start-ups that will retain and create employment opportunities and stimulate investment in the community.
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