ClientTether handles franchise sales follow-up. FranConnect runs your entire network — development, operations, royalties, compliance, and AI analytics — in one platform trusted by 1,500+ brands.
ClientTether is built for FranDev. FranConnect is built for everything after it.
When your network grows past 50 units, a CRM isn’t enough. Brands switch to FranConnect when they need a single source of truth across every franchisee touchpoint.
Platform depth
One platform covers the entire lifecycle
ClientTether covers FranDev well. FranConnect covers FranDev plus every phase that follows — without requiring you to integrate separate tools.
Develop
Sales CRM + AI lead scoring
Candidate Coach AI agent
Document & FDD management
Award & territory tracking
Open
Pre-opening task orchestration
Construction milestone tracking
Vendor and permit management
Grand opening readiness scoring
Operate
Field audits & inspections
Brand standards enforcement
Optik IQ™ compliance AI
Performance benchmarking
Profit
Royalty Manager automation
POS & revenue integrations
Collections & payments
Financial analytics
Common questions
Switching from ClientTether to FranConnect
How difficult is it to migrate from ClientTether to FranConnect?
FranConnect’s implementation team handles data migration from your existing CRM, including contacts, pipeline history, and document records. Most brands are live within 90-120 days, with dedicated onboarding support throughout. We’ve helped hundreds of brands transition off point solutions without disrupting active FranDev pipelines.
Does FranConnect include franchise development CRM features similar to ClientTether?
Yes. FranConnect’s Sales module covers everything ClientTether offers in FranDev — lead pipeline, automated follow-up sequences, document tracking, FDD management, and multi-brand reporting — plus AI-powered enhancements through Frannie AI™ Agents including a Sales Coach and Candidate Coach. The key difference is that FranConnect adds every post-award capability on top of that foundation.
Can FranConnect handle both emerging and established franchise brands?
Yes. FranConnect serves brands from 10 locations to 2,000+. We offer solutions specifically tailored for emerging brands that want to build on enterprise infrastructure from day one, avoiding a disruptive platform migration as they scale. Our Emerging Brands package is designed to grow with you.
What Does Frannie AI™ do that ClientTether doesn't offer?
Frannie AI™ is a suite of AI agents purpose-built for franchising. The Data Analyst agent surfaces performance insights across your network. The Sales Coach agent gives FranDev reps real-time guidance during candidate conversations. The Candidate Coach agent nurtures franchise prospects with personalized guidance. These go far beyond the automation-based follow-up sequences in ClientTether, providing predictive intelligence rather than reactive task reminders.
Does FranConnect integrate with the tools we already use?
FranConnect integrates with leading POS systems, HR platforms, accounting software, lead sources, and marketing tools. Unlike ClientTether’s limited QuickBooks-only financial connection, FranConnect’s integration ecosystem is built to connect enterprise-grade franchise tech stacks without custom development.
How is FranConnect priced compared to ClientTether?
FranConnect pricing is based on platform scope and brand size — contact our team for a custom quote. While ClientTether’s per-account flat rate works for early-stage FranDev CRM use, FranConnect’s per-location pricing delivers significantly more value per dollar once operational modules, royalty management, and AI analytics are factored in. Most brands report consolidating 3–5 tools into FranConnect, reducing total platform spend.
Trusted by 1,500+ franchise brands across QSR, home services, fitness, retail, and more · Rated #1 franchise management platform · Powered by Frannie AI™
The franchise industry’smost-trusted platform
1,22+
Franchise brands on the platform
2+
Years purpose-built for franchising
1,2,000+
Locations managed
#1
Ranked franchise management platform
“FranConnect gives us one system that connects franchise development all the way through franchisee performance. We have visibility across every location and can act on data in real time — that’s not something a CRM alone can give you.”
Franchise Operations Executive
Multi-unit franchise brand, 200+ locations
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Andrew Jackson
Chief Technology Officer
As CTO, Andrew is responsible for Product Architecture, Development and Deployment at FranConnect. Andrew has 30+ years’ experience leading global teams delivering highly scalable SaaS solutions for Telecoms, Media and Payments businesses. Prior to joining FranConnect, Andrew was CTO at Arterra Mobility; he has also held leadership positions at Synchronoss and Neustar.
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Lorena Garcia
Senior Vice President of Marketing
As SVP of Marketing, Lorena Garcia is responsible for the entire end-to-end marketing function at FranConnect, including driving growth through innovative and scalable practices in account-based marketing, lead generation, market analysis, customer segmentation, digital marketing, and brand stewardship. Previously, Lorena led go-to-market teams and demand generation at technology companies including Level Access, Hobsons, Vonage and iCore Networks.
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Paul Sharpe
General Manager A/NZ
As the General Manager of Australia/New Zealand (ANZ), Paul is responsible for all go-to-market activities for FranConnect in ANZ, including strategy, sales, customer success and the continued growth of all FranConnect product lines in ANZ. He has held senior leadership roles at Nexon, IBM, Samsung, and NTT Ltd, with extensive experience leading sales, product, and marketing teams. t, and marketing teams. As the General Manager of Australia/New Zealand (ANZ), Paul is responsible for all go-to-market activities for FranConnect in ANZ, including strategy, sales, customer success and the continued growth of all FranConnect product lines in ANZ.
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Stephanie Opoku
Senior Vice President of People
Stephanie oversees the global people operations across multiple countries including the US, Canada, India, Australia, and Colombia. Over the last five years, Stephanie has led the notable journey of building a solid foundation that supports our hardworking employees. She has successfully built programs that improve employee engagement and efficiency to ensure that FranConnect is a company of choice for top talent. Prior to joining FranConnect, Stephanie started and spent most of her HR career working for a leading tax publisher.
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Vikram Raj
Senior Vice President of Products and Solutions Engineering
Vikram Raj has over 15 years of experience in franchise and multi-location management software. As the Senior Vice President of Products & Sales Engineering at FranConnect, he drives the product roadmap by combining industry insight with customer feedback to foster continuous innovation. His responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams to align product priorities with market trends, guiding clients in evaluating technical solutions, and demonstrating the measurable value FranConnect’s platform provides. During his tenure at FranConnect, Vikram has led the release of new products and offerings that increased user adoption and contributed to double-digit annual revenue growth. He emphasizes data-driven decision-making, transparent collaboration, and a strong focus on measurable results—approaches that have strengthened FranConnect’s market position and delivered sustained value to its growing global customer base.
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Adam Walton
Chief Customer Officer
As Chief Customer Officer, Adam leads FranConnect’s customer success, professional services, and support teams, driving strategic initiatives that maximize customer value and long-term growth. With over 30 years of experience in B2B SaaS, Adam brings a cross-functional leadership approach shaped by roles across Customer, Product, Operations, and Sales.
Adam has held key executive positions at high-growth technology companies including CallMiner and most recently Cresta, where he helped scale customer experience and AI-driven solutions for enterprise clients. His leadership is grounded in a deep commitment to customer outcomes, with Net Retention as his guiding metric. Adam is passionate about building customer-first cultures and delivering innovative solutions that unlock measurable impact.
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Charlie Zhang
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
As CFO & COO, Charlie Zhang plays a pivotal role in aligning FranConnect’s financial strategy with its operational execution. He is responsible for driving fiscal discipline while enabling scalable growth and innovation across the organization. Charlie’s dual leadership ensures that the company remains agile and resilient as it expands its footprint in the franchise and multi-location technology space.
Charlie brings a wealth of experience in financial strategy, corporate development, and operational leadership, with a background spanning investment banking, private equity, and technology. Prior to joining FranConnect, he served as CFO of ION Analytics, where he led global financial operations for a data and software company serving capital markets.
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Mark Calvillo
Chief Product Officer
As Chief Product Officer, Mark Calvillo is responsible for shaping FranConnect’s product vision and translating it into a strategic roadmap that delivers measurable impact for customers. His leadership will focus on evolving the platform in alignment with market needs, driving innovation, and ensuring product excellence across the board.
Mark brings over two decades of experience in product leadership, most recently at Restaurant365. Known for his customer-first mindset and ability to turn insights into scalable solutions, Mark will guide FranConnect’s product strategy to support growth and deepen value for franchise and multi-location businesses.
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Ayron McLochlin
Chief Revenue Officer
As Chief Revenue Officer, Ayron McLochlin leads FranConnect’s global go‑to‑market and revenue organization. He is responsible for driving new customer acquisition, accelerating customer expansion, developing new markets, and overseeing pre‑sales consulting and revenue operations to support FranConnect’s continued year‑over‑year growth.
With more than 15 years of leadership experience in enterprise software, SaaS, and technology‑enabled services—and over a decade working with Private Equity–backed companies across Vista Equity Partners, K1, and MidOcean Partners—Ayron brings a proven track record of scaling organizations ranging from $10M to $600M in revenue. Known for his ability to transform commercial teams, he specializes in building high‑performing sales, marketing, customer success, and RevOps functions that create predictable and repeatable growth
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Ali Muskett
Chief of Staff
As Chief of Staff, Ali Muskett serves as a strategic partner to the CEO and CFO/COO, supporting critical cross-functional initiatives that advance FranConnect's key organizational priorities. She coordinates high-impact projects spanning multiple departments, ensures organizational alignment, and translates strategic vision into executable plans while maintaining accountability across initiatives.
Ali brings over five years of experience in the franchising space, having worked directly with hundreds of franchisors throughout her career. Her background includes leading high-performing sales teams and executing strategic initiatives that drive measurable results. Known for her ability to align cross-functional teams and support execution, Ali combines franchise industry expertise with strong leadership skills to help accelerate FranConnect's growth and operational excellence.
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