SPAR opens its first cashless store
With physical being overtaken by cashless payment methods, SPAR, the retail franchise, is introducing its first store where real dough is a thing of the past
Why franchises should include smart home tech in their services
With the rise of smart-home technology, established franchises are faced with the choice of embracing connected devices or seeing themselves fall behind the competition
Don't fear the rise of the franchisee recruitment machines
Investing in the right technology can boost your franchisee recruitment, whilst leaving the competition shrinking in your rearview mirror
School's out: how investing in teaching tech can boost both profits and franchisees' skills
With e-learning, franchisors can ensure great service without employees ever having to step into a class room
How bespoke technology can boost franchises' services and profits
Bespoke technology may be more expensive than off-the-shelf solutions but investing in tailor-made tech can give franchisors an edge over their competition
Lessons in app development
Rather than developing an app to jump on a bandwagon, Spun Candy founder James Ellender believes there are a few important questions franchises need to ask first
Website woes: the problem with franchise websites
Consumers use websites to discover, research and buy – so why do so many franchise websites fall short?
Get app and go: the apps to use on the move
For busy franchisees on the go, being able to quickly reconnect with the home office is an essential ingredient for success. And by downloading the right app, you can do just that
The apps that can make your franchise more productive
Low productivity might be an issue for UK plc but tech-savvy franchisors are finding ways to get out of the slump
Prospective franchisees should check out a franchisor’s tech
In an increasingly digital world, finding a tech-savvy franchisor can be the key to success for any first-time franchisee
