Emily Murphy

SBA Lending Insights and Career Growth: Shay Kleinschmidt Talks Franchise Financing on A Coleman Conversation Podcast

In Episode 11 of A Coleman Conversation, host Bob Coleman sits down with Shay Kleinschmidt, VP of Lending at FranFund and the 2019 Coleman Emerging SBA Lender of the Year. The discussion blends Shay’s unique career journey with her perspective on...

Smart Funding Strategies: Key Insights from Shay Kleinschmidt

If you’re thinking about buying a franchise, you probably already know that securing the right funding can be one of the biggest hurdles. Luckily, in...

From Milestones to Mic Drops: What Made FranChoice’s 25th So Memorable

Last week, the FranFund team had the pleasure of attending the 2025 FranChoice Conference in Cincinnati. This year’s event was more than a gathering;...

The Franchise Mistake No One Warns You About

The #1 Mistake That Destroys Emerging Franchise Brands (Nobody Talks About It)