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ApplePie Capital

ApplePie Capital

Franchise-focused online lender financing growth

Administrative Assistant

Internship
No salary listed
San Francisco, CA, USA
Hybrid

The role combines remote work with work in the San Francisco office.

About the job

Requirements
  • Proficiency with Mac and Apple products, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace, including Google Docs and Calendar.
  • Ability to adapt to new technologies quickly and efficiently.
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication.
  • High integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding sensitive company matters.
  • Travel planning experience.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize under pressure, and make rapid and effective judgment calls.
Responsibilities
  • Support the CEO by managing business contacts, scheduling meetings, making phone calls, and completing professional and personal tasks as needed.
  • Manage travel and expenses, including coordinating travel arrangements and expenses for the CEO and other executive team members.
  • Coordinate data entry, facilitate inbox management, and scan sensitive documents to maintain an organized filing system.
  • Maintain aspects of office operations, including ordering supplies.
  • Assist with office and company events, including team outings, board and investor meetings, external events, and conferences.
  • Book conference rooms, order food, print documents, coordinate interview schedules, ship company materials to conferences, liaise with building services, and greet visitors.
  • Assist with special projects focused on operational excellence and customer service.
Desired Qualifications
  • One to two years of office or administrative experience in a professional work environment.
  • Knowledge of Salesforce, LinkedIn, Trello, and Zoom.
  • Interest in the financial services industry.

About the company

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.

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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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.