Published February 24, 2023

How AI Can Help You with Franchise Operations

Well, well, well, it seems like artificial intelligence (AI) is taking over the world, and franchise operations are no exception! Unless you’ve been sitting under a rock (or are a restaurant operator), you’ve seen all the amazing things AI can do right from generating images and music out of text, or asking an AI bot to buy your groceries. 

That’s right, folks, brace yourselves for a future where robots are not only flipping burgers but also managing franchises. But don’t worry, this isn’t a Terminator scenario; we’re talking about a future where AI makes franchise operations smoother and more efficient!

If you want to see AI franchise operations in action, click here to book a call

1. Creating custom SOPs and training programs

Firstly, AI can help franchises create standard operating procedures (SOPs)  that are tailored to individual franchise locations and owners. This means no more cookie-cutter SOP that doesn’t take into account the unique challenges of each location. Instead, AI can analyze data from patterns in successful franchises and create SOPs and programs that are customized to each location’s needs. Who said robots can’t be helpful?

Example: OSHA and Labor laws across different states to processes for a downtown vs suburban location.

2. Automate support for your franchise owners

With AI, you can go completely hands-free! Say goodbye to human error and hello to chatbots and virtual assistants. These little guys can answer all your questions, troubleshoot problems, and even provide emotional support (just kidding, AI can’t do that… yet!). Plus, they’re available 24/7, which means you can get the help you need at any time of the day. Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Wait till you see what else AI can do for you…

PS: You can use this on Delightree today, takes 1 day to set up and has a free trial, Click here to see a live demo.

3. Creating training programs
AI can help employees learn faster. No more boring training sessions where employees nod off or fake their way through quizzes. With AI-powered training, employees can learn through custom programs based on their experience level which are more interactive than those lame PowerPoint presentations.

A training program for a server with three years experience in QSR will be different from a training program for a high school student on their first job. 

4. Supercharge marketing 

Finally, AI is changing the game when it comes to marketing. With AI-powered tools, franchises can analyze customer behavior and identify patterns and trends that would take us mere mortals many years to figure out. AI can even develop personalized marketing strategies that take into account your customers’ preferences, behavior, and purchasing history. The future of advertising is here, folks, and it’s all thanks to our robot overlords.

In conclusion, AI is coming, and there’s no stopping it. But instead of fearing the robot overlords, we should welcome them with open arms (or wires, in their case). AI is here to make our lives easier, more efficient, and even funnier. Who knows, maybe one day we’ll even have AI-powered comedians that tell jokes better than we ever could. But until then, let’s embrace the future of franchise operations and get ready for a ride that’s sure to be out of this world!

Click here to see a demo of Delightree and how you can use AI for your operations today!

PS: Want to guess if this article was written by a human or AI? 

As usual, we’re ending with some useful resources:

  1. Write AI generated Ad copies and articles using copy.ai. 
  2. Get your SOP built by Delightree. Click here. 
  3. Generate cool graphics for your ads and poster here. 
  4. OSHA compliance guide 

About the Author: Madhulika Mukherjee

CTO of Delightree where they help emerging franchisors with technology that earlier only large brands had. Their app is funded by Accel and helps franchisors build SOPs, mobile training, checklists, forms, communication and more in a modern app. Previously she ran an online review aggregation company Survaider. Based in Austin, when not obsessing over franchises, loves to skate, learn new languages, and explore the best roller coasters.
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