Janet Jaquis How does a franchise operator keep equipment running across 400+ restaurants and six different brands? The short answer: one centralized maintenance management system (CMMS) handling every work order, preventive maintenance schedule, vendor, and expense across the entire operation. That’s how one of our customers — a franchise operator running KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Tim … Read more
Customer Challenge: Our customer is managing over 42 McDonald’s franchises, which can be challenging. Their main objective was ensuring that the equipment is operating at peak performance and that the environments are kept safe. They came to us with the following requirements: • A User-friendly system to manage and organize service requests from all of their … Read more
Running a restaurant is a daily race against time, temperatures, and ticket times. When a walk-in cooler drifts a few degrees or a fryer quits in the middle of service, the impact is immediate—lost product, stressed staff, unhappy guests, and a dent in margins. That’s why more operators use restaurant maintenance software—often a CMMS for … Read more
In facility management, the reliable operation of building systems is essential for occupant comfort, productivity, and safety. A malfunctioning commercial chiller, an elevator out of service, or compromised plumbing networks disrupt daily operations and can lead to significant financial losses. Managing commercial real estate, corporate headquarters, and diverse building portfolios requires specific maintenance protocols. Facility … Read more
In the education sector, failing infrastructure directly impacts student learning, safety, and campus operations. A malfunctioning HVAC system in a crowded lecture hall or an out-of-service dormitory boiler causes immediate disruptions to the academic environment. Managing K-12 school districts and university campuses requires specific facility protocols. Engineering and custodial teams face sprawling property footprints, rigorous … Read more
Modern agriculture is no longer manual — it’s mechanical, digital, and data-driven. Farms rely on tractors, combines, irrigation systems, feed mills, and transport fleets. Downtime during critical planting or harvest windows can cost tens of thousands of dollars per day. Structured preventive maintenance supported by a modern CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) reduces unplanned downtime, … Read more
Running a modern food and beverage facility is highly complex, strictly regulated, and extremely fast-paced. Mid-size to large operations rely on high-capacity mixers, continuous bottling lines, industrial refrigeration, and complex pasteurizers. A single breakdown or missed sanitation log can halt production, cause severe product spoilage, or trigger regulatory fines. Implementing structured preventive maintenance through a … Read more
Public works departments manage a vast and complex portfolio of assets spread across entire municipalities. From underground water mains and sewer lines to roads, bridges, and traffic signals, keeping track of maintenance needs is a significant operational challenge. A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is the foundational tool for this task, but traditional list-based systems … Read more
Fiix by Rockwell Automation is a widely recognized computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), valued for its user-friendly interface and solid feature set for small to mid-sized teams. It effectively handles work orders, preventive maintenance, and asset tracking. However, as industrial operations expand, the very tool that once streamlined workflows can become a limiting factor. The … Read more
Passing a food safety audit from a body like the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Institute or Brand Reputation Compliance (BRC) is a high-stakes event. Failure doesn’t just mean a poor score; it can lead to suspended operations, lost contracts with major retailers, and significant brand damage. A common and entirely preventable point of failure is … Read more
