Bring Franchise Data
to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Franchimp to Windsurf and start using all 12 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the 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.
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.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server through the Vinkius Marketplace
- Enter your Franchimp API Key (request via admin@franchimp.com)
- Start managing your franchise intelligence from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- Sales & B2B Marketers — quickly pull franchisee contact lists or verify leads without leaving your primary agent.
- Market Researchers — get a real-time overview of franchisor investment requirements and financial benchmarks.
- Business Consultants — automate the gathering of FDD metadata and franchise stats for client advisory reports.
Built-in capabilities (12)
Search franchisee by email
Get account attributes
Get FDD information
Get franchisor metadata
Get franchisee contact info
Get investment data
Check document credits
List disclosure documents
List specific franchisees
List all franchisors
List multi-unit franchisors
Search franchisor database
Why Windsurf?
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Franchimp tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 12 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
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Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
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Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
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JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 12 tools are immediately available
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Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Franchimp in Windsurf
Why run Franchimp with Vinkius?
The Franchimp connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 12 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Franchimp using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Franchimp and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Franchimp to Windsurf through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Franchimp for Windsurf
Every request between Windsurf and Franchimp is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get an API Key for Franchimp?
You must request an API key by emailing the Franchimp administrative team at admin@franchimp.com.
What data is available for franchisees?
The database includes emails, phone numbers, and mailing addresses for over 450,000+ individual franchisee units.
Can I download FDDs through the agent?
The MCP server allows you to retrieve FDD metadata. Downloading the full document typically requires document credits which you can monitor via the agent.
Does it support multi-unit operators?
Yes! The 'list_multi_unit_operators' tool specifically identifies entities that manage multiple franchise units across one or more brands.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.
Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.
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