Citizens Commercial Banking unit has provided a new $22 million credit facility to Philadelphia-based BDE Florida, a 24-unit Taco Bell franchisee with restaurants in the Tampa area.

A Citizens client since 2013, BDE Florida will use the $22 million credit facility – an increase to a $12 million existing facility – to refinance debt.

“We have really enjoyed working with Citizens Bank over the past three years and we look forward to continuing the relationship on an expanded level,” said Brian Ellerson, chief executive officer of BDE Florida. “The Citizens Restaurant Finance team brings great ideas to the table and executes deals quickly and seamlessly.”

“BDE Florida is an excellent client,” said Daniel K. Fitzpatrick, president of Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. “The restaurant industry specialists in our Franchise Finance division were able to provide a thoughtful and effective solution to help them achieve their strategic and financial goals.”