Orlando Market
Orlando's tourism economy generates $75B+ annually. Theme parks — Disney, Universal, SeaWorld — are the engine, but the ripple effects touch every industry. Restaurants, hotels, construction, transportation, and healthcare all run hotter because of tourism.
Beyond tourism, Orlando is quietly becoming a tech and simulation hub. Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and the modeling/simulation cluster near UCF drive billions in defense-related activity. Medical City on Lake Nona is attracting healthcare investment from across the country.
The challenge for Orlando business owners is seasonality. Summer and holidays are peak — but the shoulder months create real cash flow pressure. Restaurants that do $200K/month in December might do $80K in September. Financing needs to account for that rhythm.
Real Results
Real financing scenarios for Orlando businesses through our lender network.
$1.2M restaurant expansion on International Drive. Full kitchen upgrade, expanded dining, and outdoor patio. Equipment financing + SBA 7(a). Opened before holiday season.
$1.2M funded → 2 products → open for peak season
$800K renovation for a 60-room boutique hotel near the convention center. Rooms, lobby, and common areas. Working capital covered operations during the 6-week renovation.
$800K funded → renovated during shoulder season
$500K acquisition of a family medicine practice in Lake Nona. SBA 7(a) with 10% down. Practice generating $900K/year with strong growth in a booming area.
$500K funded → 10% down → Lake Nona practice
$1.5M in construction equipment for a commercial GC specializing in hospitality buildouts. Cranes, lifts, and concrete equipment. Equipment financing at 10% down.
$1.5M funded → 10% down → fleet operational
“Orlando's restaurant business is feast or famine — huge in tourist season, tight in between. Our bank wouldn't touch a second location because of the seasonality. Basecamp's team structured it with seasonal payment terms. We opened before the holidays and hit $300K our first month.”
— Restaurant owner, Orlando FL
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Estimated Approval Range
Based on 100-150% of monthly revenue
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Industries We Fund
Tourism drives year-round demand. I-Drive, Downtown, Winter Park — Orlando's food scene is massive.
🏗️Hospitality buildouts, theme park expansion, residential development across Central FL.
🦷Lake Nona Medical City and growing population drive healthcare expansion.
🔧2.5M+ registered vehicles in metro Orlando. Tourism rental cars add to demand.
🚛Central Florida distribution hub. I-4 and Florida's Turnpike feed logistics demand.
💆High tourist traffic and affluent suburbs make Orlando a strong med spa market.
Market Data
Key business cost metrics for Orlando, FL.
| Category | Orlando Data |
|---|---|
| Commercial Rent | $22–$40/sq ft (office) · $8–$13/sq ft (industrial) |
| Average Wages | $52,000 median household income |
| Permits & Licensing | $600–$6,000+ depending on scope |
| Commercial Property Prices | $175–$350/sq ft (commercial office) |
Why Basecamp
Here's why Orlando business owners choose Basecamp over their local bank.
| Category | Traditional Bank | Basecamp Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Number of lenders | 1 bank, 1 answer | 70+ lenders compete for your business |
| Application time | 60–90 minutes in-branch | 60 seconds online |
| Time to funding | 45–90 days | Same day to 30 days |
| Capital available | Limited to bank's appetite | Capital stacks up to $10M+ |
| Credit requirements | 720+ FICO typical | No minimum — lenders for every profile |
| Specialist support | Loan officer managing 50+ files | Dedicated specialist for your transaction |
Whether you're a growing startup or a multi-million-dollar operation, we match you with the right product and amount.
$10K – $1M
Revenue-based funding for working capital, equipment, and growth. Most fund in 1–3 days.
See What You Qualify For →$1M – $5M
Structured financing with capital stacking. Dedicated commercial specialist.
Talk to a Commercial Specialist →$5M – $10M+
Complex transactions. Multi-lender capital stacks. Acquisitions, CRE, fleet buildouts.
Request a Financing Review →Recommended Products
The most popular funding types for businesses in Orlando. Each links to a detailed product page.
Best rates for restaurant expansions, hotel renovations, and practice acquisitions across Central Florida.
View Product Details →Construction equipment, restaurant gear, medical devices — Orlando businesses invest in assets.
View Product Details →Bridge seasonal cash flow gaps. Fund in 1–3 days when you need it most.
View Product Details →Orlando's $3.5B CRE market is driven by hospitality and multifamily development.
View Product Details →FAQ
Our team works with Orlando business owners who live and die by the tourism calendar. You've got 6–7 months of strong revenue and 5–6 months of grind. Your financing has to reflect that. Restaurant owners who try to expand with a standard monthly payment structure during shoulder season end up underwater. The smart move is structuring seasonal payments from the start.
Here's what works in Orlando: time your expansion for maximum impact. Open before the holidays. Renovate during shoulder season. And make sure your financing is structured with capital stacking that matches your cash flow. One application, 70+ lenders, and a specialist who understands Orlando's rhythm. Check our commercial funding calculator to run the numbers.
— Bobby Friel, Basecamp Funding - Founder
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