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Written by\u00a0Jaffrey Ali<\/h4>\n

For franchisors, operating a successful business requires more than maintaining the status quo; to thrive and grow,<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0you must look for ways to continually improve. This requires taking a close look at your current processes, evaluating if and how they drive your business goals, and identifying areas for improvement. Altogether, this is known as process transformation.<\/p>\n

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However, franchisors often equate process transformation with the implementation of new technology. While technology is a critical aspect of process transformation, your primary focus should be on how your people, processes, and technology impact business outcomes. According to Harvard Business Review, 70 percent of digital transformation initiatives fail<\/span><\/a> <\/span>because they focus on the technology rather than business outcomes.<\/p>\n

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By following the four steps below, you can optimize processes across all major functional areas of your business \u2014 and as a result, better understand what\u2019s going on in your business, improve efficiency, and make more informed decisions to drive franchise growth.<\/p>\n

1. Unify Your Data<\/strong><\/p>\n

The foundation of all process improvement is data unification. This isn\u2019t about physically moving your data to one location; rather, unification means being able to connect and access data from all your disparate systems. Ideally, users should be able to interact with all data as if it came from a single source \u2014 rather than having to go into each system individually and analyze separate data sets.<\/p>\n

This can be especially challenging for franchises, as franchise systems contain a lot of complex, interconnected data<\/span><\/a><\/span>. However, the benefits are compelling: Unifying your data will allow you to uncover insights and see correlations you might otherwise miss.<\/p>\n

2. Identify Your Core KPIs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Next, you need to identify your core key performance indicators (KPIs). These indicators should help you better understand the health of your business, so you can implement the right actions to drive meaningful outcomes.<\/p>\n

The \u201cright\u201d KPIs may be different for every business, but there are a few key considerations that can help you select appropriate measurements. The right KPIs should:<\/p>\n