The club was founded on 10 May 1959, and home games are played at the Ginásio Pedrocão.

The club was a two-time FIBA Intercontinental Cup runner-up: in 1975 (as Esporte Clube Amazonas Franca), and in 1980 (as Associação Atlética Francana).

[1] On 16 April 2023, Franca won the 2022–23 season of the Basketball Champions League Americas.

[2] Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events.

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events.