Franchimp Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Access franchise intelligence and B2B lead data for market research.
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Why people use Franchimp
Franchimp for Franchise Market Research & Lead Gen
This Connector changes that. You just ask your agent to compare five different brands. It pulls the stats, summarizes the requirements, and puts them in front of you in seconds.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to a massive franchise database through a natural chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Building a B2B Lead List
A sales rep needs 50 new leads in Florida.
- Real-world use case 02
Franchise Market Benchmarking
A consultant needs to compare five brands.
- Real-world use case 03
FDD Legal Review
A lawyer needs to see the structure of a specific brand.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete Franchimp capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Franchimp.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Franchimp.
- 01 Capability
List franchises
List all franchisors. Get a high level view of all brands in the database.
- 02 Capability
Get account info
Get your account attributes. Use this to check your current profile settings.
- 03 Capability
Get investment stats
Get investment data. Retrieve the financial requirements and stats for various brands.
- 04 Capability
Get franchise details
Get franchisor metadata. Fetch detailed info about specific franchise brands.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Franchimp.
- 05 Capability
Get franchisee details
Get franchisee contact info. Pull names, emails, and phone numbers for specific leads.
- 06 Capability
List available credits
Check document credits. See how many document downloads you have left in your account.
- 07 Capability
List fdd documents
List disclosure documents. See the available FDDs you can access.
- 08 Capability
List franchisees
List specific franchisees. Pull a list of leads based on your search criteria.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Franchimp.
- 09 Capability
List multi unit operators
List multi-unit franchisors. Identify the big players managing many units.
- 10 Capability
Find franchisee by email
Search franchisee by email. Quickly find a specific record to verify contact data.
- 11 Capability
Search franchisors
Search franchisor database. Find specific brands using keywords or names.
- 12 Capability
Get fdd metadata
Get FDD information. Pull specific metadata from disclosure documents for legal review.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Franchimp to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Franchimp from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QLv2haIwk0AuBXmWUiA5WahRNbcHZHmXmk51RcY1/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Franchimp, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Franchimp for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QLv2haIwk0AuBXmWUiA5WahRNbcHZHmXmk51RcY1/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Franchimp URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Franchimp in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"franchimp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QLv2haIwk0AuBXmWUiA5WahRNbcHZHmXmk51RcY1/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Franchimp
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Franchimp, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"franchimp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QLv2haIwk0AuBXmWUiA5WahRNbcHZHmXmk51RcY1/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Franchimp
Ask Copilot: "Using Franchimp, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"franchimp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QLv2haIwk0AuBXmWUiA5WahRNbcHZHmXmk51RcY1/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Franchimp
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Franchimp, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"franchimp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QLv2haIwk0AuBXmWUiA5WahRNbcHZHmXmk51RcY1/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Franchimp
Ask Cline: "Using Franchimp, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add franchimp --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QLv2haIwk0AuBXmWUiA5WahRNbcHZHmXmk51RcY1/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Franchimp
Ask Claude: "Using Franchimp, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Franchimp can move forward.
This is for sales teams tired of manual prospecting and market researchers who need to move faster on brand benchmarking.
B2B Sales Representative
Pulling verified franchisee contact lists to fuel outreach sequences on a Tuesday afternoon.
Market Research Analyst
Benchmarking investment requirements and financial stats for different franchise opportunities.
Business Consultant
Gathering FDD metadata and franchise stats to build advisory reports for new clients.
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Before you connect
Questions about Franchimp.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can Franchimp MCP help me find franchise leads?
Yes. It lets you pull lists of franchisees and their contact information, including phone numbers and emails, to help you build out your B2B outreach lists quickly.
How does Franchimp MCP handle FDD metadata?
It allows your agent to retrieve specific information from Franchise Disclosure Documents, making it easier to understand the legal and operational structures of different brands.
Can I use Franchimp MCP to check my account credits?
Yes. You can ask your agent to check your remaining document download credits at any time to monitor your account status.
Does Franchimp MCP include investment stats for major brands?
It does. You can pull financial stats and investment requirements for a wide range of brands to help with market research and benchmarking.
Can I find specific franchisees using their email with Franchimp MCP?
Yes. You can search for a specific franchisee record using their email address to verify their information or enrich your internal CRM data.
How does Franchimp MCP help with market research?
It provides a way to quickly pull data on over 450,000 units, including investment ranges, multi-unit operator stats, and brand metadata, all through a chat interface.
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 Connector 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' capability specifically identifies entities that manage multiple franchise units across one or more brands.
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