Banking/Financing

Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 2006
• Headquarters Location: 505 Main St Ste 200, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
• Ownership: Private
• Key Executives: Geoff Seiber (CEO), Sherri Seiber (President), Shay Kleinschmidt (VP of Lending)
• Number of Locations: Single headquarters (approx. 27 employees)
• Public Contact: Phone: (817) 730-4500 | Email: info@franfund.com

Company Overview

FranFund specializes in designing customized funding strategies tailored to the unique needs of franchisees and small business owners, with a core mission to eliminate financial barriers for entrepreneurs aiming to start, grow, or expand their businesses. The company provides a consultative approach and ongoing support, ensuring clients are matched with the most appropriate funding solutions for successful franchise operations.

Services Offered

• 401(k)/IRA Business Funding (ROBS) via proprietary FranPlan®, allowing clients to use retirement funds tax- and penalty-free for business investment.
• SBA and conventional small business loans, with a nearly 99% pre-approval success rate and comprehensive consulting throughout the lending process.
• Access to additional funding options, including unsecured loans, equipment leasing, and refinancing programs
• Ancillary business services through professional partners, such as payroll, credit card processing, and business insurance.

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Exclusively focused on franchise and small business financing, FranFund maintains strong relationships with franchisors and lenders across various industries, from QSR and retail to health and wellness.
• Key Benefits:
  • Streamlines and personalizes funding to improve speed and approval rates for franchise openings and expansions.
  • Enables debt-free business investments through FranPlan® ROBS and provides fast, informed pre-approvals via proprietary franchise scoring.
  • Offers ongoing support post-funding to ensure operators' long-term financial compliance and operational success.
• Franchise Expertise: Widely recognized within the franchise sector, FranFund is ranked among the top franchise financing suppliers, boasts franchise-specific products, and features testimonials and case studies from satisfied franchise clients spanning diverse brands.