National Franchise Supplier Delivers Out-of-the-Box Technology Services

Posted on May 15, 2007 by

Franchise Payments Network Partners with Four Home Service Franchise Systems

Orlando, Fla.- Franchise Payments Network (FPN), the only electronic payments processing company to focus solely on the franchise segment, has joined forces with four franchise systems, Planet Beach Contempo Spas, Fish Window Cleaning, Instant Imprints, and BrightStar Healthcare to provide their systems with cost-effective technology that can help franchisors streamline the franchisee purchasing process.

FPN combines the buying power of all clients to achieve a more cost-effective solution for a franchise system.  By processing with three of the top five credit card processing services in the nation, FPN is uniquely positioned to offer franchisors the ability to select the best possible solutions for their systems.  Working as a liaison to ensure maximum penetration of these services into the system, FPN focuses on the complete customer support and satisfaction.

“FPN is standing at the forefront of technology and innovation, paving the way as the nation’s leader in electronic payments processing for franchisors and their franchise systems,” said Thomas Epstein, president and CEO of Franchise Payments Network.  “We make it possible for our clients to take advantage of the best products and services from the top processors in the country and to customize a world class solution that meets their needs both domestically and internationally.”

FPN’s featured services that are “powering” new capabilities for franchisors include:

Automated Commerce Transaction (ACT) is a secure online channel designed to streamline franchisee purchasing from a third party vendor.

Automated Royalty Transaction (ART) is another program in the e-commerce solution, allowing franchisors to conduct sales and royalty payments online. 

Loyalty Card Programs- More than just points programs, FPN’s Customer Retention applications allow partners to collect important customer demographic information and track buying habits and frequency of visits.

PCI Security Testing- Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security requirements that are mandated by the top credit card organizations.  Through FPN’s testing, franchise systems can protect brand equity, reduce liability for their franchisees, promote a Secure Shopping Environment for Customer, and more.

Other FPN services allow franchise systems to make credit card purchases with a wireless Blackberry/mobile device, improve customer satisfaction, increase customer loyalty, and provide state of the art low cost credit and signature debit authorization and acceptance that is built for specifically the franchise environment. 

About Franchise Payments Network (FPN)

Franchise Payments Network is the only electronic payments processing company that focuses entirely on the franchise industry.  A partner with three of the top five processors, FPN gives its franchise clients the flexibility to customize a solution that best suits the needs of the franchise system.  Services include processing credit cards, gift/loyalty cards, checks and payroll.  To learn more about becoming a member of the network, please contact Thomas Epstein,  CEO, Franchise Payments Network at (866) 420-4613 or visit www.franchisepaymentsnetwork.com.