Franchise data, inside
your AI workflow
Connect 1,700+ franchise FDDs to ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor via MCP. Compare financials, pull contacts, search FDDs — without leaving the chat.
How it works
Your AI already knows how to use FranDB
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that lets AI assistants connect to external data — like a plugin. Once connected, just ask questions naturally.
Connect once
Add the FranDB server URL to your AI tool. Takes under a minute — no coding required.
Ask naturally
Ask any franchise question in your own words. Your AI picks the right tool automatically.
Get real data
Fees, revenue, locations, contacts, SBA loans — structured data right in your conversation.
Setup guide
Connect in under a minute
Choose your AI tool for step-by-step instructions.
- 1Open ChatGPT and click your profile icon, then go to Settings
- 2Click Connectors in the sidebar
- 3Click Advanced settings and toggle on Developer Mode
- 4Click Create to add a new connector
- 5Enter FranDB as the name and paste the MCP server URL below
- 6Check "I trust this application" and click Create
- 7You'll be redirected to sign in with your FranDB account — click Authorize
- 8Done! FranDB tools will now appear in your ChatGPT chats
https://www.frandb.com/api/mcpAvailable on ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Team, and Enterprise plans.
You'll be prompted to sign in with your FranDB account when connecting. A paid plan is required.
10 tools included
Everything your AI can do with FranDB
Your AI picks the right tool based on your question — you just ask naturally.
Search any franchise
Find franchises by name, category, investment range, or any criteria you can think of
Get full FDD breakdowns
Fees, investment ranges, royalties, territory rights, litigation history — all from the FDD
Pull financial performance
Revenue, expenses, and profit margins from Item 19 disclosures
Compare brands side-by-side
Put multiple franchises next to each other across every data point
Track location growth
Openings, closures, transfers, and net growth by state and year
Check SBA loan data
Real loan amounts, approval rates, and default rates for any franchise
Search raw FDD text
Find specific clauses, terms, or language across thousands of FDD pages
Get franchisee contacts
Names, phone numbers, and locations of current franchisees
Analyze entire industries
Average fees, investment ranges, and growth rates across a whole category
Browse all categories
See every franchise category with the number of brands in each
Example queries
What you can ask
Once connected, just ask your AI naturally. It calls the right FranDB tools automatically.
“Which pizza franchises have the highest average revenue per location?”
“Compare total investment for Chick-fil-A vs McDonald's vs Wingstop”
“Franchises under $100K with less than 5% SBA default rate”
“Get me the franchisee contact list for Sport Clips in Texas”
“Which franchises grew the most locations in California last year?”
“Search FDD content for 'non-compete' clauses across home service brands”
Ready to connect FranDB to your AI?
A paid FranDB plan includes MCP access for ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any compatible tool.