Research
Independent technology research
Analysis and frameworks for multi-location technology strategy — without vendor bias.
Research reports
Research Report
Restaurant Downtime Economics
Research report on the true cost of connectivity and POS downtime for multi-location restaurant operators.
Research Report
Franchise Network Standards
Research on how franchise systems define, enforce, and evolve technology standards across franchisee-operated locations.
Research Report
POTS Line Retirement Landscape
Research on carrier copper retirement timelines, replacement options, and cost implications for multi-location organizations.
Analysis & frameworks
The Multi-Location Technology Tax
Why organizations with distributed operations consistently overspend on technology — and what to do about it.
AI Readiness Across Distributed Organizations
Why most AI initiatives stall at the pilot stage — and what multi-location organizations must address first.
Security Architecture for Distributed Operations
Why perimeter-based security fails multi-location organizations — and what replaces it.