Your SDR Can't Text a Lead at 11pm on a Sunday.
FranFunnel responds to every franchise lead in under 60 seconds — day or night, weekday or weekend. No salary. No benefits. No missed follow-ups.
See It In Action See How It Works
15-minute demo. No long-term contracts. Works with your CRM.
What Franchise Dev Directors Tell Us
- An SDR costs $60–80K/year before benefits, tools, and ramp time.
- The lead that came in at 9pm Friday was gone by Monday morning.
- Your SDR is great at relationships. They’re not great at being everywhere at once.
The First Touch Is Where Franchise Deals Are Won or Lost
SDRs are valuable — but they're not the solution to the first-touch problem. The window between a lead submitting a form and going cold is measured in minutes, not hours. An SDR working a territory of 50 leads can't respond to all of them instantly. FranFunnel can. We don't replace your SDR. We make sure every lead is warm by the time your SDR picks up the phone.
The Numbers Don't Lie
- 35% of franchise brands never responded to an inquiry at all
- 8.8 hrs average email response time across 500+ brands
- 60 sec FranFunnel’s average time to first text
- 73% of brands never used SMS to follow up a lead
FranFunnel Franchise Lead Response Time Study, Q1 2025 · 500+ brands · 14 franchise categories
An SDR closes deals. FranFunnel starts conversations.
Both matter. But you can't close a deal you never started. Stop losing leads before your SDR ever sees them.
FranFunnel and Your SDR Work Better Together
The best franchise development teams don't choose between people and systems. They use both — in the right order.
Instant First Touch
FranFunnel texts every lead within 60 seconds of form submission, before your SDR’s coffee is hot.
Warm Handoff
When a lead replies, your SDR steps in to a conversation that’s already started.
After-Hours Coverage
FranFunnel works nights, weekends, and holidays. Your SDR doesn’t have to.
Full Conversation History
Every exchange syncs to your CRM so your SDR has full context before the first call.
No Ramp Time
FranFunnel is live in 48 hours. Your next SDR hire takes 3 months to get up to speed.
FranFunnel vs Hiring an SDR
| Capability | FranFunnel | SDR |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $249/seat | $5,000–$7,000+ |
| Response time | Under 60 seconds | Hours (if available) |
| After-hours coverage | Always on | No |
| Setup time | 48 hours | 60–90 days (hire + ramp) |
| CRM sync | Automatic | Manual or inconsistent |
| Scales with lead volume | Yes | Requires more headcount |
| Cancellation | Month-to-month | Termination costs + severance risk |
See What Happens When Every Lead Gets a Response in 60 Seconds
15-minute demo. We'll show you exactly how it works with your current CRM and lead sources.
No long-term contracts. Live in 48 hours.
Last updated May 2026 · FranFunnel