The Dispatch

9/26/25 8:45 AM 20 min read

Simplify Franchise Location Setup: Speed, Compliance, and Security

By  Jason Lee

Franchise Franchise Location Setup

You've just signed the lease for your next franchise location, and you're staring at an empty space that needs to transform into a fully oper …

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9/15/25 7:15 AM 29 min read

7 Essential Steps for Successful Franchise AI Deployment in 2025

By  Jason Lee

AI Franchise

Here's the uncomfortable truth: About 72% of companies now use AI in some capacity, and Nearly 49% of technology leaders say AI is fully inte …

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6/16/25 6:30 AM 10 min read

Don't Just Outsource IT. Your Franchise Needs a Trusted Guide

By  Jason Lee

Franchise

Franchise operations face unique technological challenges that single-location businesses simply don't encounter. As a franchisor or franchis …

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5/20/25 7:15 AM 17 min read

Why IT Brand Standards Are Critical for Franchise Success

By  Jason Lee

Franchise

In the world of franchising, brand consistency is paramount. When customers walk into any location of your franchise—whether in Seattle, Miam …

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5/15/25 7:00 AM 9 min read

Cybersecurity for Franchises: Protecting Your Multi Location Business

By  John Ohlwiler

Cyber Security Franchise

Franchise organizations face a cybersecurity landscape fundamentally different from other businesses. Recent statistics show 46% of all cyber …

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3/19/25 10:56 AM 14 min read

Franchise Tech Spending: Are You Burning Cash or Building Value?

By  Jason Lee

Franchise

You already know this, technology investment is no longer optional—it's imperative. As franchises continue to increase their technology spend …

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2/19/25 1:08 PM 6 min read

My conversation with Frank Fiume at the 2025 IFA Convention

By  John Ohlwiler

Franchise

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Frank Fiume at the 2025 IFA Annual Convention for the Emerging Franchise Brands Podcast, and …

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2/18/25 10:36 AM 10 min read

Takeaways from IFA Convention 2025: A Look at Franchising's Future

By  Jason Lee

Franchise

As Sentry Technology Solutions' Director of Sales and Marketing, my first International Franchise Association Convention was an eye-opening e …

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12/19/24 10:03 AM 9 min read

How IT Brand Standards Can Transform Your Franchise Operations

By  Jason Lee

Franchise

As a franchise leader, you know that consistency is key to success. But while most franchise groups focus heavily on visual brand standards, …

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10/18/24 12:04 PM 7 min read

IT Outsourcing Across Multiple Locations

By  Jason Lee

Managed Services Provider IT Consulting Franchise IT Professionals CIS

Managing IT infrastructure across multiple locations is no small feat. Each site comes with its own set of challenges—varying network require …

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