FranConnect Launches Optik IQ™, an Intelligent Operational Excellence Platform, to Boost Compliance and Operational Effectiveness for Corporate-Owned Businesses

HERNDON, Va., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FranConnect, a market-leading provider of sales, operations, and marketing solutions for franchise and multi-location businesses, has unveiled Optik IQ™, its Operational Excellence platform, transforming how corporate-owned businesses close the loop between identifying operational issues and implementing lasting solutions. The platform converts compliance insights into verified improvements, enabling businesses to transition from audit findings to measurable results in hours instead of weeks.

"FranConnect understands the complexities of managing multi-location businesses—whether franchised or corporate-owned. These businesses face the same operational challenges, yet most compliance tools stop at simply identifying issues, leaving brands trapped in a cycle of recurring problems," said Gabby Wong, CEO of FranConnect. "Our platform breaks this cycle by automating the entire resolution journey, reducing correction time by 60% and virtually eliminating repeat compliance issues. Customers have seen a 25% improvement in compliance scores through this systematic approach."

 The platform introduces three breakthrough capabilities for closing the operational loop:

• Intelligent Issue Resolution: Instantly converts audit findings into assigned tasks with built-in verification steps, ensuring 100% follow-through on critical compliance issues.
• Adaptive Learning Engine: Automatically triggers role-specific training based on audit patterns, reducing repeat violations by 85% through targeted skill development.
• Predictive Performance Analytics: Identifies compliance trends across locations before they become systemic issues, with proven reduction in critical findings through early intervention.

"Traditional compliance processes create gaps between detection and correction," said Jaffrey Ali, Chief Product Officer at FranConnect. "By orchestrating every step from discovery to verification, we're helping brands cut their compliance-to-correction cycle from weeks to days while ensuring sustainable improvements."

The solution addresses the growing challenge of maintaining consistent operations across hundreds or thousands of locations while adapting to evolving compliance requirements. This systematic approach ensures that insights drive immediate action and lasting change.

"In today's operating environment, identifying issues isn't enough – brands need to drive and verify improvement," added Wong. "That's why FranConnect consolidates multiple audit solutions into a single, centralized system, giving businesses a complete view of compliance and performance. Our platform transforms insights into verified action, giving corporate-owned businesses the tools to not just maintain standards, but systematically elevate them."

For more information on FranConnect's Operational Excellence Platform or to schedule a demo, visit www.franconnect.com.

About FranConnect

FranConnect is the leading enterprise software provider for franchise and multi-location businesses. For over 20 years, the FranConnect platform has served as the backbone for sales, operations, and marketing for over 1,500 brands and over one million locations worldwide. Iconic brands such as SPARC/Authentic Brands (Forever 21), Tropical Smoothie Café, Authority Brands, and Papa John's rely on FranConnect to expand locations, streamline unit operations, enhance collaboration, and improve profitability. Backed by private equity investor Serent Capital, FranConnect is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, with global offices in Australia, India, Colombia, and Canada. For more information, visit www.franconnect.com.

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FranConnect
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