Franchimp MCP Server for Cursor 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
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About Franchimp MCP Server
Connect your Franchimp account to any AI agent to automate your franchise market research and B2B lead generation through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Franchimp provides access to an extensive database of franchisors and franchisees, including financial requirements, investment ranges, and contact details for over 450,000+ units. This MCP server enables you to retrieve granular franchise metadata and oversee your data credits directly through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Franchimp into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Franchimp and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 12 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Franchise Discovery — Search for franchisors by name or keywords and fetch detailed metadata including status and investment range.
- Lead Generation — Access and list franchisee contact information, including emails and phone numbers, to fuel your outreach sequences.
- FDD Metadata — List and retrieve metadata for Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) to understand legal and operational structures.
- Multi-Unit Insights — Identify and list multi-unit franchisors managing several units across different brands.
- Credit Management — Monitor your account status and remaining document download credits directly from your chat interface.
- Intelligence Research — Fetch financial stats and investment requirements to benchmark different franchise opportunities.
- Real-time Monitoring — Search for specific franchisees by email to verify records or enrich your internal CRM data.
The Franchimp MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Franchimp to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Franchimp MCP Server with Cursor.
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server
Start using Franchimp
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Franchimp, help me...". 12 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Franchimp MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Franchimp through the Model Context Protocol.
Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Franchimp + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Franchimp MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP
Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically
Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates
Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data
Franchimp MCP Tools for Cursor (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Franchimp to Cursor via MCP:
find_franchisee_by_email
Search franchisee by email
get_account_info
Get account attributes
get_fdd_metadata
Get FDD information
get_franchise_details
Get franchisor metadata
get_franchisee_details
Get franchisee contact info
get_investment_stats
Get investment data
list_available_credits
Check document credits
list_fdd_documents
List disclosure documents
list_franchisees
List specific franchisees
list_franchises
List all franchisors
list_multi_unit_operators
List multi-unit franchisors
search_franchisors
Search franchisor database
Example Prompts for Franchimp in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Franchimp immediately.
"List all franchisors in the database and their investment status."
"Search for franchisees with the email 'john.owner@example.com'."
"Show me the investment stats for '7-Eleven'."
Troubleshooting Franchimp MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Franchimp to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Franchimp + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Franchimp MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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Connect Franchimp to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.