I want to delve into a topic that has been making waves in the food industry: restaurant robotics. Why? Because the fast casual and fast food franchise sectors are facing the challenges posed by increasing labor...
Franchise Technology
Joel Libava
The Burger King® Whopper® With Cheese Technology-Related Clusterf**k
(Burger King Whopper by Mike Mozart of TheToyChannel and JeepersMedia on YouTube) I’d like to tell you a story about The Burger King® Whopper® With Cheese I wasn’t allowed to purchase. Why? Because I still...
How Franchisors Can Fill Their Information Technology Jobs
(Guest Post) Today, companies without good information technology talent can fall behind because they’re not staying ahead of trends. In order to rake in success, companies need to be where the users are...
Watch National Small Business Week Cybersecurity Panel Discussion Live
The importance of cybersecurity in today’s small business world can’t be overstated. All sorts of small businesses are being targeted. Mom and pop businesses all the way up to multi-unit franchise...
Top Business Technology Trends Happening Now
I remember when computers…ones you could set up in a business office, were starting to get popular. They frightened me. DOS. Floppy Disks. Bytes. Memory. I had no idea what those things were. Heck, I didn’t...
This Could Put Waiters And Waitresses On The Unemployment Line
Please don’t pass this blog post onto any family members or friends that wait tables for a living. You’ll only succeed in depressing them. Big time. As a mater of fact, if you do pass this blog post onto...
Should Franchise Owners Worry About Cyber-Attacks?
Are you a franchise owner? If so, should you worry about cyber-attacks? The answer: Yes. Should you lose sleep over the possibility of a cyber attack on your franchise business? The answer: No. Cyber Attacks:...
Franchise Q And A: How Do I Set Up My Franchise To Take Credit Cards?
(Sponsored Post) I haven’t been able to locate a franchise business in the US that only accepts cash for products or services. And, I don’t expect to. Franchise businesses are modern businesses that are fantastic at...
Food Franchise Owners Get To Use Cool Tools
Food franchise owners need all the help they can get. The hours are grueling. The employee turnover is out of sight. Food cost fluctuations can keep even the best operators up at night. The food business is the toughest...
The Benefits of the Cloud for Franchises
By Barry Moltz (Sponsored Post by Nextiva www.nextiva.com) Small businesses are increasingly using cloud services to support their companies. How does this help franchises run more effectively? Cloud Services For...
3D Printing Franchises: Coming To A Neighborhood Near You
A couple of regular, old printing franchises are experimenting with 3D technology. Actually, lots of people are playing around with 3D printing. It’s an amazing thing. Well, I guess that it’s amazing. That’s what I hear...
Is Your Franchise Business Safe?
Is it safe? Is your franchise business protected? Are you sure? Let’s find out. No Business Insurance Rant Coming If you thought that I was going to write about business insurance…well, you’re going to be...
Franchising: How Is Their Technology?
Great technology can prevent a lot of headaches in your business, and grow your bank account. But, poor technology can cause your head to throb and cost you money. Big money. If you’re thinking of buying a franchise...
The UPS Store Franchise Network Ramps Up Small Biz Services
(This is a guest post from Michelle Van Slyke, VP of Marketing and Small Business Solutions, The UPS Store) It’s likely not news to you that small business owners wear many hats. You’re not only the franchise owner, but...
