The complex world of brand building:
A ‘brand’ is a complex entity. Customer’s perception of a brand is formed basis the sum total of all experiences with it, whether transactional or visual. The perceived brand ‘value’ has a direct impact on customer loyalty and sales. So what makes a ... Views: 522
It's a battle out there!
With a franchise outlet opening every 8 minutes of a business day, it would be fair to say that the franchise or retail chain industry is getting more and more competitive. Franchise owners across businesses will vouch for increased cost of production while prices ... Views: 575
Every franchise business is unique, and generally there are tasks or functions that are unique to your franchise. CCM franchise software is built for the
franchise industry and can be customized to your business. It will evolve and grow with your business so that it continues to meet your ... Views: 595
When it comes to franchise opportunities, salon and spa franchises are incredibly popular. It’s common for salon and spa franchises to have several locations in the same city but in different districts, especially in metropolitan areas.
As with any franchise, there is a focus for the franchises ... Views: 688
About Colorama
Colorama was founded in 2007 as the result of a confederationof three independent retail chains in Scandinavia: Spektrum (Sweden) and Färgtema (Sweden). With 175 retail outlets in Sweden, and a purchasing alliance in Norway and Finland, Colorama is the largest independent retail ... Views: 703
What you need is a high powered Intranet fuelled by a franchise software based in the cloud.
I recently visited a franchise customer in Norway who is expanding aggressively, opening new locations.
With new outlets and additional staff, the pressure to deliver the correct know-how directly to ... Views: 1550
The cloud is changing everything for Franchise software.
The death of the traditional operations manual is official. Retail and Franchise leaders around the world are embracing a more efficient way to support daily operations in the store: in the cloud.
This trend has been facilitated by ... Views: 757
How do you define success in your franchise organization?
Many organizations that run efficient operations constantly study their key performance indicators, KPIs, to measure the quality of performance on a store by store basis. That can be very helpful in understanding root causes of ... Views: 931
The term "franchise consultant" generates over 4.2 million hits on Google. There is no doubt that the world of franchise consultants is extremely competitive.
So how to differentiate and stay relevant with your clients?
To remain appealing, a franchise consultant must stay on the absolute ... Views: 839
The main purpose of your Intranet or Internal Network is to provide personnel with access to shared resources within your retail organization.
You can make the most out of your Intranet when you implement a retail software system like CCM by Chainformation.
It provides mailing, messaging, ... Views: 1045
Investing in a retail software system requires serious thought and consideration. Though you may desperately need a system to manage your chain of stores, you should seriously consider some important factors before making that big investment.
ake some time to think about what works for your ... Views: 562
Having a retail software system, like CCM by Chainformation, on hand is one of your greatest investments so you can successfully manage a network of stores. It is an investment that saves the company in the long run and provides management and staff with an easier way to communicate.
Employees ... Views: 696
A franchise must rely on efficient franchise software to compete in today’s highly competitive business climate.
Whether you are operating just a few, or an advance multi-unit franchise, franchise software provides your entire network with one-stop access to daily sales and inventory analysis, ... Views: 1065
How franchise software can help to maintain brand compliance?
The franchise industry has grown immensely in the recent times and so have the tools and software that facilitate this industry in numerous ways. Franchise software is one such revolutionary advancement, which has benefitted both, ... Views: 631
If you want to expand your business either locally or globally, through branch or franchise; you are going to handle the pressure of a good management.
Managing multiple locations is far tougher than controlling that in the home country. This control means forcing the franchisee to comply ... Views: 542
That’s the challenge that faced O’Learys. Founded in 1988, O'Learys is Sweden's leading sports bar and restaurant chain. With over 70 restaurants in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Germany and Singapore, the chain is broadly
recognized for its American Sports Bar theme and American ... Views: 860
One of the most common problems when operating a franchise with multiple locations is keeping track of brand compliance and keeping manuals updated. Ask any franchise owner and they will tell you nightmare stories how corporate identity and critical work procedures were being violated simply ... Views: 591
ICEBAR BY ICEHOTEL is part of ICEHOTEL, the world's first ice hotel. Located in the village of Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, and existing each year between December and April, the ICEHOTEL is entirely made out of snow and ice blocks taken from the Torne River.
The first ICEBAR BY ICEHOTEL opened in ... Views: 1297