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With the goal of rapid expansion, Fitness Ventures required a reliable IT service provider to handle their growing network infrastructure, ensure robust cybersecurity measures, maintain PCI compliance and setup new locations as they opened gyms across the country.
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Partnership over provider
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Don't Just Outsource IT. Your Franchise Needs a Trusted Guide

Franchise operations face unique technological challenges that single-location businesses simply don't encounter. As a franchisor or franchisee,...
team working late to open a new franchise location with Franchise IT Brand Standards
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Why IT Brand Standards Are Critical for Franchise Success

In the world of franchising, brand consistency is paramount. When customers walk into any location of your franchise—whether in Seattle, Miami, or...
Cybersecurity for Franchises: Protecting Your Multi Location Business
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Cybersecurity for Franchises: Protecting Your Multi Location Business

Franchise organizations face a cybersecurity landscape fundamentally different from other businesses. Recent statistics show 46% of all cyber...
Accelerating traffic towards a technology future with Sentry Technology solutions
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Franchise Tech Spending: Are You Burning Cash or Building Value?

You already know this, technology investment is no longer optional—it's imperative. As franchises continue to increase their technology spending to...
Sentry CEO John Ohlwiler being interviewed on the Emerging Franchise Brands Podcast
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My conversation with Frank Fiume at the 2025 IFA Convention

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Frank Fiume at the 2025 IFA Annual Convention for the Emerging Franchise Brands Podcast, and one...
Sentry at IFA 2025 in Las Vegas
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Takeaways from IFA Convention 2025: A Look at Franchising's Future

As Sentry Technology Solutions' Director of Sales and Marketing, my first International Franchise Association Convention was an eye-opening...
Store front of business franchise growing because of IT brand standards
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How IT Brand Standards Can Transform Your Franchise Operations

As a franchise leader, you know that consistency is key to success. But while most franchise groups focus heavily on visual brand standards, many...
Business Owner outsourcing their IT with Sentry
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IT Outsourcing Across Multiple Locations

Managing IT infrastructure across multiple locations is no small feat. Each site comes with its own set of challenges—varying network requirements,...
Franchise Team Discussing Franchise IT with Sentry
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How to Choose the Right IT Provider for Your Franchise

After deciding to outsource some or all of your IT functions, it's crucial to select a provider who understands your specific needs and aligns with...
Business Team Discussing the Top Reasons for their Franchise to outsource IT
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Why Should my Franchise Outsource our IT?

Technology is the foundation of your franchise, and SCALE is the very essence of Franchising. Often Franchises underestimate the cost and leadership...