ApplePie Capital

ApplePie Capital

Franchise-focused online lender financing growth

Overview

ApplePie Capital is an online lender focused on franchise financing, connecting franchisees with a network of lenders (including Cross River Bank) rather than using its own balance sheet. It offers conventional loans, SBA loans, and equipment financing, plus proprietary products like the ApplePie Core Loan and ApplePie Spring Loan, along with programs such as Recap & Grow and AcquisitionEdge for expansion and acquisitions. It differentiates itself through a franchise-specific, data-driven underwriting approach and a consultative model with dedicated franchise relationship managers to speed processing. Its goal is to provide efficient, growth-oriented capital to help franchisees open new units, refinance, acquire, or remodel, supporting hundreds of brands and more than $3 billion in loans facilitated.

About ApplePie Capital

Simplify's Rating
Why ApplePie Capital is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Fintech

Financial Services

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$42.4M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

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What believers are saying

  • Casago joined the Core Loan in May 2025, expanding ApplePie's premium brand pipeline.
  • Eggs Up Grill signed a financing partnership in November 2025, supporting 2026 openings.
  • Rock N Roll Sushi and August 2026 website updates show active distribution and product momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue depends on partner lenders; any Cross River or funding withdrawal shuts origination quickly.
  • Franchise expansion slows if unit economics weaken, hitting ApplePie's niche demand within 12 months.
  • A borrower default cluster would damage brand trust and lender appetite, threatening the marketplace model.

What makes ApplePie Capital unique

  • ApplePie Capital serves only franchises, using brand-level underwriting and relationship managers.
  • Its January 2026 Core Loan offers up to $5M without personal collateral.
  • The platform bundles conventional, SBA, equipment, recap, and acquisition financing across 200 brands.

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Funding

Total Funding

$42.4M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

Series C funding is usually for startups that are doing well and are looking for more money to fuel major growth, such as acquiring other companies, expanding into global markets, or launching new product lines. Investors typically include larger venture capital firms and private equity.
Series C Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$50M
$6.5M
ApplePie Capital
$40M
Figma
$50M
Medium
$62M
SeatGeek
$100M
Oura

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

1%
Verdict Food Service
Apr 29th, 2024
Rock N Roll Sushi partners ApplePie Capital to accelerate growth

Restaurant chain Rock N Roll Sushi has formed a strategic partnership with ApplePie Capital to support its franchise growth in the US.

Abl Advisor
May 26th, 2023
Kelleher Joins ApplePie Capital as Head of Capital Markets

ApplePie Capital announced that Ted Kelleher joined their team as Head of Capital Markets.

Equipment Finance Advisor
Feb 25th, 2022
ApplePie Capital hires Jamie Davis as Vice President of Business Development

ApplePie Capital announced Jamie Davis, CFE, has joined its team as Vice President of Business Development.

Franchise Direct
Feb 7th, 2022
Franchise Direct partners with ApplePie Capital

Franchise Direct has partnered with ApplePie Capital to jumpstart your franchise success!

Apple Pie Capital
Dec 13th, 2021
ApplePie Capital hires Luder Milton as General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

ApplePie is excited to announce that Luder Milton has joined its team as General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer.

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