Frontwoman Maria Jacobson grew up interested in theater, however, became "fed up" with it after college. While in college, Jacobson purchased a guitar for herself to learn how to play while working at a repertory theater.[1] After graduating from college, Jacobson moved to Mexico where she taught English. While in Mexico, Jacobson began writing music.[1] Upon returning home from her career in Mexico, Jacobson decided to start a band.[2] In 2015, Jacobson and her band released their first EP, More Enough.[2] On September 17, 2019, Fran released the first single off their then upcoming debut album, titled "Company".[3] On October 15, Fran released the second single from the album, "So Surreal".[1][4] On November 5, Fran released the third single from the album, titled "In My Own Time".[5] Fran's debut album, A Private Picture, was released on November 15, 2019.[6][7] The album received positive reviews.[8][2][9][10]
Fran's second album, Leaving, was released in January 2023.