2015 FRANCHISE TECHNOLOGY BUYER’S GUIDE
Introduction
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our needs may require more technology than you have.
And you are the one who must ask tough questions about
what you need, and which solution or system on the
market provides the best choice, today and for the future. This
guide is your inside look at who is offering the best technology
solutions to support growth in both your franchise system and in
each franchisee location.
We live in an age of innovation as technology companies race
to improve their offerings in directions that today’s franchisors,
franchisees, and business owners demand. In response, many
suppliers are making their systems easier to use, maintain, and
install – not only from a technological and user perspective,
but also in terms of affordability and ongoing updates and
improvements.
This exclusive buyer’s guide is a step to making it easier to
compare vendors and decide on which ones best support
your system’s growth and continuity. It presents you, one of our
audience of 10,000 franchise professionals, with information to
help you make better buying decisions, and make them as futureproof as possible.
We developed this guide with the intention of giving you a
deeper look at the companies that offer technologies that serve
your specific business needs. It provides a basis for tackling many
of the issues associated with evaluating and selecting the right
technologies for your business. You’ll find critical information on
the suppliers listed here, including years in business, costs, target
customers, typical time frame for migration, current clients, contact
information, and more.
As a group, the companies profiled in this guide fall into one or
more categories in our index. Some suppliers shine in one area,
while others excel in several.
Whether you’re in the market right now, or planning to invest
in a technology solution in the near future, you’re sure to expand
your perspective on how these franchise-focused vendors can help
you grow.
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