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| Region/Nation | Great Barr, Birmingham |
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| Business Name | The Scran Man |
| Owner | Blake Bentley |
| Partner | The Prince's Trust |
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| Website | thescranman.com |
Blake Bentley, founder of Scran Man, an authentic American street food takeaway restaurant is among 14 businesses announced today as Start Up Loans’ 2024 Ambassadors.
Blake took out a £5,000 loan via The Prince’s Trust, a partner of the Start Up Loans programme, in 2021. With the finance, Blake was able to set up a bricks and mortar location, moving from the portable van at his grandad’s house, which had earned him his reputation during lockdown. A year later he got a £12,000 second loan to further grow his business.
The business, based in Great Barr near Birmingham, is dedicated to bringing customers authentic, fresh and tasty American street food such as Philly cheesesteaks, fried chicken and signature burgers to name a few of the menu items.
The Scran Man Grill also showcases its cooking skills and picture-perfect food to thousands of followers across TikTok, Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Impact of the Start Up Loan
£5k
to set up a bricks and mortar location, moving from the portable van at his grandad’s house, which had earned him his reputation during lockdown. A year later he got a £12,000 second loan to further grow his business.
The Prince's Trust
The Prince’s Trust is an official Start Up Loans Business Support Partner and has a team of experienced business advisers who work closely with applicants to help prepare their business plan and cash flow forecast.
The support my business has seen since the idea started back in 2021 during lockdown has been immense. Now to be chosen as the Ambassador for young entrepreneurs is a great honour and hopefully can provide a showcase for the great work we have achieved so far and we are only just getting started.
I also hope my story and the countless other young entrepreneur stories out there can act as inspiration for anyone to start a business as long as they have a good idea and a passion to achieve, regardless of their age.
Blake Bentley Founder of The Scran Man
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