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How up to date are you on the latest technology? Well, these franchises certainly are keeping up with the times! In this week’s Friday Franchising News, we’re taking a look at the ways franchises are continuing to innovate and stay technologically savvy.
Papa John’s Launches New Mobile App
Papa John’s has announced the launch of its new mobile app designed to make ordering more accessible and convenient for its customers. The pizza franchise’s investment in the new technology will also support its network of more than 400 franchise stores in the UK. As online orders have increased dramatically in past years, having better mobile access means better business for the leading pizza franchise. Customers can log in to see their previous orders, create their own pizzas, and place orders for collection or delivery. The new technology means higher conversion rates and increased sales volumes for franchisees since the launch of the new app.
Neighborly Franchise Brands Launch New Vendor Platform in the UK
Neighborly, formerly Dwyer Group, recently launched ProTradeNet (PTN) in the UK, a buying group that will help its 150 franchisees to connect with the best in class vendors for their specific needs. PTN UK will serve as the preferred vendor division for all its five brands in the UK – Aire Serv, Bright & Beautiful, Countrywide Grounds Maintenance, Drain Doctor and Mr. Electric. The new vendor platform will provide a solution for franchisees to gain continual exclusive business and promotion opportunities by offering a broad spans of services specifically related to its UK brands, from payroll services, parts and supplies, to financing and marketing tools. Three national vendor partnerships have been signed to offer cross-related services to the family of brands. These include Office Depot for business consumables, furniture, cleaning, hygiene and catering supplies. Abbey Finance for vehicle and equipment finance and Honda for garden machinery and power equipment.
Eazi-Apps Launches Eazi-Sites
Eazi-Apps have launched the Eazi-Sites platform that allows partners to offer lightning fast multi-screen websites to help businesses increase sales. Using the Eazi-Sites platform, Eazi-Apps partners can build websites for any type of business without previous experience. Websites created using the Eazi-Sites platform benefit from an enhanced level of search engine optimisation and record breaking page speed, thereby revolutionising the way clients position their brand. The innovation comes as a response to partner and client feedback. Eazi-Apps sees the platform as a way to add value to clients while also boosting the revenue capacity for its partners.
Auto Car Brokers Launches Fresh New Website
Auto Car Brokers have announced the launch of their new website for the UK market. The website has been in the pipeline for the past three months, and the automotive brand is pleased to present it to the world. The new site completely overhauls the brand’s content offerings, gives a smoother user experience, and has a fresh new look and feel. The new site allows users to navigate through the Auto Car Brokers Business Opportunity package offering with incredible ease. The new website also has a fully responsive experience to give the user a seamless transition from desktop to mobile browsing.