Chris Foster
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL, THE FOSTER COMPANY
With more than 20 years of California-licensed commercial real estate experience, Chris Foster founded The Foster Company to help business owners, acquisition buyers, investors, operators, and referral partners evaluate opportunities, structure practical financing paths, and navigate complex commercial real estate and business transactions.
The Foster Company was built around a simple idea: begin with the opportunity, understand the complete picture, and then identify the financing or transaction path that best supports what comes next.
20+ Years
California-Licensed
Commercial Real Estate Experience
$350M+
Commercial Real Estate
Transactions Facilitated
50 States
Nationwide Reach
Across All 50 States
Experience That Sees the Whole Opportunity
With more than 20 years of California-licensed commercial real estate experience, Chris Foster brings a property, business, and capital perspective to The Foster Company's approach. Today, the company helps business owners, acquisition buyers, investors, operators, and referral partners evaluate opportunities, structure practical financing paths, and navigate complex transactions.
Chris has facilitated more than $350 million in commercial real estate transactions, experience that now informs how The Foster Company evaluates financing and transaction opportunities nationwide.
The Foster Company approaches opportunities by looking at the complete picture:
- The operating business
- Property and collateral
- Cash flow and financial performance
- Ownership and equity structure
- Financing structure and options
- Working capital needs
- Timing and market conditions
- Long-term objectives and exit strategy
The Foster Company believes success is measured by more than a closing. It is reflected in the relationships we build, the trust we earn, and the communities we help strengthen. A relationship-first philosophy, combined with disciplined execution and clear communication, guides how we serve clients and partners nationwide.
Credentials
- Founder & Principal, The Foster Company
- California Real Estate Broker
- DRE #01406083
- 20+ Years of California-Licensed Commercial Real Estate Experience
- $350M+ Commercial Real Estate Transactions Facilitated
- Nationwide Reach Across All 50 States
Leadership Philosophy
Servant Leadership
We lead by serving others, putting our clients' goals above our own.
Stewardship
We approach our clients' interests, resources, and opportunities with care, integrity, and discipline.
Clear Communication
We believe in transparency, education, responsive communication, and setting clear expectations.
Long-Term Relationships
We build trusted partnerships that create opportunity today and for years to come.
What We Bring to the Opportunity
Strategic Financing Across Every Stage of Growth
From business financing and acquisitions to commercial real estate, working capital, equipment, and partner strategy, The Foster Company brings these disciplines together to evaluate the complete opportunity and identify practical capital and transaction paths.
Business Financing
Capital for expansion, refinancing, liquidity, ownership transitions, and ongoing operating needs.
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Business Acquisitions
Financing strategies for established-business purchases, partner buyouts, ownership transitions, and related capital needs.
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Commercial Real Estate
Owner-user and investment acquisitions, refinances, construction, improvements, and repositioning opportunities.
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Working Capital
Capital strategies for cash flow, inventory, payroll, seasonal needs, and operating liquidity.
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Partner Strategy
Coordinated support for referral partners helping clients navigate commercial finance, business acquisition, and real estate opportunities.
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Experience in Practice
Experience Applied to Real Opportunities
Selected transactions illustrate how The Foster Company’s experience is applied across business acquisitions, commercial real estate, refinancing, and other capital opportunities. Each transaction reflects a different combination of property, business performance, ownership, capital needs, and timing.
Commercial Real Estate Financing
Owner-User AcquisitionIndustrial Purchase & SBA 504 Financing
Southern California
- Financing Structure
- SBA 504
- Amount
- $5,200,000
SBA 504 financing structured for the acquisition of an 8,000-square-foot owner-user industrial property.
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Business Acquisition Financing
SBA-Financed AcquisitionBusiness Acquisition Financing
Texas
- Financing Structure
- SBA 7(a)
- Amount
- $2,750,000
SBA 7(a) financing structured to support the acquisition of an established retail business.
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Commercial Real Estate Financing
RefinanceOffice Building Refinance
Florida
- Financing Structure
- Conventional
- Amount
- $3,100,000
Conventional refinance structured around existing debt, cash flow, liquidity, and the owner's longer-term property strategy.
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Chris Foster Insights
Practical Perspective for the Decisions Ahead
Explore perspectives from Chris Foster on business financing, commercial real estate, acquisitions, working capital, and transaction strategy. Practical guidance designed to help business owners, buyers, investors, operators, and referral partners better understand the decisions that shape what comes next.
Acquisition Guide
8 Questions Every Business Buyer Should Ask Before an Acquisition
Key questions around cash flow, purchase price, buyer equity, seller participation, working capital, and transition risk before moving forward with an acquisition.
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Financing Guide
SBA 7(a) vs. 504 Loans: Understanding the Difference
Understand how SBA 7(a) and 504 financing differ in eligible uses, structure, real estate, equipment, and business-acquisition applications.
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Capital Strategy
Why Stronger Cash Flow Creates More Financing Options
How stronger cash flow can improve debt-service capacity, preserve flexibility, and expand potential financing paths.
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Client & Partner Experience
Measured by More Than the Closing
Hear directly from clients and referral partners about the communication, coordination, and relationship involved in navigating commercial finance, business acquisition, and real estate opportunities.
“Chris and The Foster Company took the time to understand our business and created a financing solution that allowed us to grow with confidence.”
Business Owner · Commercial Real Estate Client
“He is a trusted partner who communicates clearly, sets realistic expectations, and helps you navigate the entire process.”
Referral Partner · Real Estate Professional
Beyond Financing
Building Stronger Businesses, Communities & Partnerships
The Foster Company believes lasting success goes beyond individual transactions. Through community involvement, education, industry leadership, and a commitment to integrity, we work to support business owners, strengthen local communities, and build trusted relationships that create long-term value.
Supporting Local Communities
Supporting local businesses, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunity.
Education & Mentorship
Sharing practical knowledge with business owners, professionals, and referral partners.
Industry Leadership
Contributing experience, perspective, and education across commercial real estate and finance.
Integrity & Stewardship
Approaching every relationship with transparency, responsibility, and long-term thinking.
