Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 2016
• Headquarters Location: St. Louis, Missouri
• Ownership: Private
• Key Executives: Michael Seaman (CEO \& Co-Founder), Stephen Seaman (COO \& Co-Founder)
• Number of Locations: Approximately 25 employees; single headquarters
• Public Contact: (314) 390-1461 | info@swipesum.com

Company Overview

Swipesum is a payment processing and merchant services consulting firm that leverages proprietary AI-powered software and industry expertise to help businesses secure the most advantageous payment solutions. Serving franchise systems and business clients, Swipesum operates as an outsourced Chief Payments Officer, streamlining complex payment operations, negotiating better rates, and providing support tailored for the unique needs of franchisors and franchisees.

Services Offered

• Merchant services audit and contract negotiation, using the AI-powered Staitment platform to uncover hidden fees and optimize existing processor relationships.
• Payment processing solution sourcing, connecting franchises directly to a curated network of 70+ providers and eliminating costly intermediaries.
• Integration support for hardware and software (POS, ERP, custom setups) plus white-glove onboarding and ongoing customer service for every franchise location.
• Dispute management, fraud prevention, and real-time support to ensure cost-effective, secure, and compliant transaction handling system-wide.

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Swipesum serves all industries but demonstrates specialized expertise in franchise systems, supporting franchises of every size and model across sectors such as QSR, retail, and service brands.
• Key Benefits: Enables franchises to significantly reduce merchant services fees, streamline payment operations across locations, gain access to direct-negotiation power with processors, and unlock new revenue streams via revenue sharing and auditing.
• Franchise Expertise: Recognized as the #1 Merchant Services Provider for Franchises by Entrepreneur in 2024, with case studies and testimonials from top franchise brands; delivers franchise-specific payment integration, support, and compliance resources designed for national and multi-unit systems.