Technology — page 2

Qu's unified commerce platform helps QSR brands boost efficiency and grow revenue through real-time intelligence and smart cloud technology.

Circle K has revamped its Inner Circle loyalty program to a visit-based model, shifting from an everyday discount, spend-based model.

Dayco introduces a five-year, 60,000-mile warranty for its light-duty serpentine belt kits, expanding its coverage in the automotive aftermarket.

Choice Hotels applies AI across the hotel customer journey to generate demand and improve franchisee economics.

Ceterus Software expands its Insights Pro platform with Direct Connect, simplifying franchise financial reporting and performance comparison.

Chipotle, Wingstop, and Urbane Cafe are among the finalists for the Savor AI 50 awards, recognizing restaurant AI implementation.

AI in franchising is changing how franchise owners operate, compete, and grow their businesses, requiring human skills like leadership and adaptability.

Equinox hires Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth as CEO, completes refinancing with over $1 billion for growth initiatives.

OPIS LocationPro is an AI-powered retail network planning platform that helps multisite retailers make high-return investment decisions.

AI search is changing the way customers discover automotive brands, with research now happening inside AI assistants that name two or three brands and explain why.

Technology is transforming the franchising industry, with tools like artificial intelligence and smart automation becoming essential for franchise owners.

Multi-location businesses need to track AI visibility across all locations to understand where AI recommends their locations and how it describes them.

HotelREZ brings deep owner relationships and decades of experience helping independent hoteliers compete globally while maintaining their individuality, complementing Wyndham's global scale, loyalty reach and commercial technology.

GYMGUYZ launches new youth fitness program and adaptive fitness initiatives at annual Recharge Conference for franchisees.

Restaurant operators identify technology and AI as the next major transformation in multi-unit franchising, with potential impacts on data-driven decision making and customer-facing technologies.

Heather Cates, Chief Marketing Officer of Home Franchise Concepts, discussed how the company is using AI technology in the marketing department.

Neighborly's CMO Stacy Lynn Bourgeois discusses leveraging AI to make marketing smarter, faster, and more effective.

Austin South and Ricky Lyons own a Hi-Tech Deck franchise.

Last month, I stood in a breakout room at a franchise conference and played three videos for a small group of brand leaders.

Franchise resale valuation multiples consider earnings, brand, and buyer interest in profitability and cash flow, rather than just revenue.

Starbucks reports 7.2% global same-store sales growth, plans major tech modernization

VIOOH's new partnership with Adams Outdoor Advertising brings 460 digital billboards into its programmatic marketplace, expanding regional marketing reach for multi-location brands across 14 states.

Nash & Smashed selects Qu's commerce platform for 35 locations.

Bruster's Real Ice Cream signs with NCR Voyix for 700 devices.