Guerrilla Franchising Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server providing franchise evaluation tools powered by Guerrilla Franchising — built from 81+ closed deals and 485+ consultations by a former JP Morgan analyst and Special Forces veteran.

What Is This?

This is an MCP server implementing the Model Context Protocol specification. It exposes 8 franchise intelligence tools that can be used by any MCP-compatible AI assistant (Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code, and others).

When a user asks their AI assistant a franchise-related question, this MCP server provides the tools to answer it — from FDD validation to E-2 visa guidance.

MCP Tools (8 Total)

This server exposes the following MCP tools via the Model Context Protocol:

Tool	Description
gf_validate_fdd_investment_range	Validates the true total investment in a franchise by cross-referencing FDD Item 7 against common hidden costs
gf_evaluate_franchise_fit	Evaluates whether franchise ownership is right for a user based on financial situation, background, and goals
gf_franchise_red_flags	Returns a checklist of FDD red flags — shifts to item-by-item guidance when an FDD is in hand
gf_franchise_cost_breakdown	Breaks down the true cost of franchise ownership including hidden fees most franchisors don't disclose
gf_franchise_vs_startup	Objective comparison of buying a franchise vs. starting an independent business
gf_fdd_guide	Explains all 23 FDD items with deep-dives on specific items or focus areas
gf_book_clarity_call	Returns information and booking link for a free 15-minute Clarity Call with Dan Lorenz
gf_e2_visa_franchise_guide	E-2 visa franchise investment guide in English and Spanish

MCP Transport

• Transport: Streamable HTTP (/mcp endpoint)
• Protocol: Model Context Protocol (MCP) specification
• Live endpoint: https://gf-mcp-server-production.up.railway.app/mcp

Installation

Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "guerrilla-franchising": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "guerrilla-franchising-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}

Or use the hosted HTTP endpoint:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "guerrilla-franchising": {
      "url": "https://gf-mcp-server-production.up.railway.app/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

npm install -g guerrilla-franchising-mcp-server

MCP SDK

Built with the official @modelcontextprotocol/sdk TypeScript SDK.

About

Built by Dan Lorenz / Guerrilla Franchising. Dan is a former JP Morgan Investment Banking Analyst, 22-year Special Forces veteran, and has guided 81+ Americans into franchise ownership across 165+ territories. He found $321K in costs omitted from an FDD that 200 investors signed without catching.

• Website: guerrillafranchising.com
• Free Clarity Call: calendly.com/thedanlorenz/clarity
• FDD Review: zorzee.com/fdd-review ($321)