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Cerca ex Franchise On Cloud welcomes eight new brands!

Posted on 20 July 202113 November 2025<span class="by [email protected]

For the past 20 years, the franchise industry has been growing steadily. In 2020, there were 1,927 franchisors and 78,032 franchisees. Cerca ex Franchise On Cloud is pleased to support these ambitious networks in their success. In fact, in a short period of time, the company has welcomed 8 new client brands, each from a different industry. Curious about them? Here they are: Court’ea Credits, founded by Clément Menut in 2009, Court’ea Credits is a network of loan brokers and mortgage insurance providers. The company seeks the best credit solutions for real estate purchases, as well as for business financing, loan restructuring, and consumer credit. The brand launched its franchise program in 2013. Chamas Group Chamas Group specializes in fast food. The brand offers concepts centered on burgers (Chamas Burger, launched in 2020) and tacos (Chamas Tacos, launched in 2014). Spok Spok blends traditional dining with fast food. The brand offers fresh products and dishes that change daily. It is a “chefs’ cafeteria.” Gautier Gautier is a French company that manufactures contemporary designer furniture for businesses and individuals. La Cabane d’Achille & Camille La Cabane d’Achille & Camille is a concept for micro-daycare centers focused on the well-being of children, parents, and staff. The company was founded in 2013. Générale Des Services Générale Des Services offers various services to individuals: housekeeping & ironing, childcare & in-home tutoring, companionship & outings, gardening & odd jobs, assistance for seniors… Ewigo Ewigo is a platform for buying and selling used cars between individuals. The network operates in many cities. Poké Thaï Poké Thaï is a fusion of Thai and Hawaiian cuisine. Discover this month’s featured brands now. You might be interested in these articles: How to Choose Franchise Management Software? Adopt an LMS Platform to Transform Your Network’s Training

Discover Cerca's new clients, Franchise On Cloud!

Posted on 28 June 202113 November 2025<span class="by [email protected]

In May, Cerca (formerly Franchise On Cloud) struck again! The company welcomed 8 new client brands! Welcome to the Cerca revolution: Sommellerie de France Sommellerie de France was founded in 1976 in Sierck-les-Bains. The company initially specialized in fruit juices. It then branched out into white wine distribution and eventually began offering its customers wines from all regions. Wilau Propreté Founded in 1995 in the Adour region, Wilau Propreté operates in the cleaning and maintenance market. The company serves more than 1,000 businesses in the southern region of France. It launched its franchise program in 2021. Jwell JWELL operates in the e-cigarette sector. The network was founded in 2012 and has grown rapidly both in France and internationally (2015). Sublimcar Sublimcar specializes in high-end detailing, cleaning, restoration, polishing, and buffing of all types of vehicles. Key dates: Founded in 2016; launch of the first mobile unit in Occitanie; 2017: opening of the first detailing center; 2018: establishment of the first franchisee in Normandy; 2020: creation of the “SublimCar France” pilot unit to expand national coverage. Autosmart Autosmart was founded in 1997 and launched its franchise program in 1999. The brand manufactures and distributes automotive care products for professionals. It is expanding internationally. Léon The Léon brand was founded in Brussels in 1893 (“Friture Léon”) and specializes in Belgian dishes and mussels. The first restaurant opened in Paris in 1989. Additional key dates: 2009: Léon de Bruxelles celebrates its 20th anniversary in France 2011: The 60th restaurant opens in Arras 2018: Anniversary of the opening of “Friture Léon” in Brussels (125 years) GLD Partners G La Dalle is a 100% Halal snack food brand. It offers sandwiches, hamburgers, kebabs, and more—to eat in, take out, or have delivered. D&B; group D&B; group offers hot or cold bagels, as well as donuts made in-house. The bagels are served with a choice of fries, salad, or potato wedges. The menu caters to everyone, with gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options available. Want to learn more about these brands? Click the links below to visit their websites. For more information on the brands that joined us in April, check out our article: New Brands for April Scale Your Franchise with Cerca ✨ You might also be interested in these articles: Adopt an LMS Platform to Transform Your Network’s Training AI Comes to Cerca

Ex Franchise On Cloud signs a partnership with Franchise Print

Posted on 24 June 202113 November 2025<span class="by [email protected]

Franchise Print becomes our new partner. Thanks to this partnership, you will be able to allow your franchisees to personalize various communication materials directly online. Franchise Print, a time-saving solution! Your points of sale can order various marketing products (giveaways, textiles, communication documents) or others (food, office supplies) on your own e-commerce site from different suppliers 24/7. You will be able to: Automate the personalization of your communication materials Centralize all purchases for all orders from your points of sale Generate reports and track orders An online payment and invoicing system Naturally, the Franchise Print solution is fully integrated into the Cerca ex Franchise On Cloud solution with user contact synchronization for an optimal user experience. Thus, you save time and offer your branches a high value-added service. These articles might interest you: Multidimensional diagrams: the tool for gaining responsiveness How to facilitate daily communication with your franchisees?

Franchisors, what tools do you use to recruit? - Cerca

Posted on 15 June 202113 November 2025<span class="by [email protected]

Are you looking to expand your franchise network? Not sure which channels to use for recruitment? Which ones are the most effective? What strategies should you implement? We’ll answer your questions. The Different Channels for Recruitment Until recently, recruitment channels were mainly specialized media outlets, specialized websites—such as the Observatoire de la Franchise or Toute la Franchise—as well as trade shows focused on franchising and entrepreneurship. The advantage of these sites and trade shows is that they quickly generate a significant volume of leads due to their high profile. However, this year, we’ve seen that there’s a limit to this approach, and without in-person professional meetings, some franchisors may struggle to recruit. This is why social media can be an asset and an indispensable tool for your growth. Key figures* 28% of French people start their own business; 4 out of 10 want to do so through a franchise * Source: 17th annual survey by the FFF and Banque Populaire – 2020 Find Your Future Franchisees Through Social Media Social media, particularly LinkedIn, allows you to target potential franchisees whose plans aren’t yet fully developed or who aren’t even aware that you exist. When you’re looking for new franchise candidates, you’re primarily seeking future business leaders with an entrepreneurial spirit. To attract them, communication is key. Yes, but what should you focus on? Above all, you need to highlight who you are, promote your “employer brand,” and provide insights into your business concept and its history. Don’t hesitate to highlight your franchisees’ success stories. You can also post job openings directly on your brand’s social media channels. Another advantage of using social media is the ability to measure results—and thus costs—by implementing tracking tools. Another advantage of social media is the ability to target your search to a specific geographic area. Are you looking for a franchisee in the Pau area and within a 20-kilometer radius? You can advertise on social media exclusively within this area of interest, ultimately making your efforts more effective. Some figures: We’ve found that the cost per lead who requests an application packet is approximately 30 euros on Facebook and 150 euros on LinkedIn (note that these averages vary significantly depending on the size of the franchise, the industry, and the required investment). But LinkedIn, which attracts more qualified candidates, achieves better conversion rates beyond this initial outreach stage. One thing is certain: steer clear of agencies that promise you specific results upfront. The key to success lies in A/B testing. Test! Test! Test again! Optimizing Your Recruitment Process with the Right Tools What should you do once you’ve captured their attention? You need to develop a communication plan tailored to your industry and your target audience. It’s essential to build trust from the very beginning of the relationship. The candidate journey itself—the number of steps, their content, the documents provided, and the pace and progression of the journey—plays a major role in your results. Cerca ex Franchise On Cloud offers several essential features to help you optimize your franchise recruitment. From the very start of the process, candidates are immersed in the brand’s world—thanks in part to a customized scenario, a personal candidate portal, and adherence to your brand guidelines. From a single location, you can view all your candidates and their backgrounds, track their progress through the process in real time, and exchange documents with them directly through the same platform. This makes managing your candidates simpler and more efficient. If you’d like support from franchise experts, contact us today. Want to try our solution? Take advantage of a 30-day free trial! You might be interested in these articles: 71 % New Features for 2016 Chosen by Our Clients Adopt an LMS Platform to Transform Your Network’s Training

Search for new clients for Franchise On Cloud

Franchise On Cloud has once again delivered!

Posted on 18 May 202113 November 2025<span class="by [email protected]

New Clients in April During the month of April, Cerca ex Franchise On Cloud welcomed 6 new brands! These brands come from a variety of backgrounds. Who are they? We’ll introduce them to you by industry. Here they are: Optimize 360 Services With its expertise in 360° web marketing, Optimize 360 supports its clients—including independent professionals, groups of independent professionals, and microbusinesses and SMEs—across a wide range of areas to meet their digital needs: Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Advertising (SEA), Social Media Strategy (SEM), and even issues related to online reputation. Food Industry: Maison Bécam Bakeries The Maison Bécam bakeries were founded in 2005; formerly known as Jardin des Saveurs, they are now a leader in their field. In fact, they have won various awards in recognition of their hard work: The TALMELIER D’OR in 2005, the highest honor awarded in the Maine-et-Loire department; and several first-place prizes in various competitions, such as the French Traditional Bread Contest and the Sweet, Savory, and Snack Bread Contest. The bakeries offer their customers a variety of artisanal products that have made them well-known. Bioburger Bioburger was founded by two friends, Anthony Darré and Louis Frack, in 2011. The brand offers high-quality organic burgers. As a socially responsible brand, it has eliminated all plastic packaging, replacing it with compostable and composted materials. The chain has nine restaurants: in Paris (Passage Choiseul, Rue de la Victoire, Montorgueil, Les Gobelins, La Défense, Montparnasse, Le Marais, Batignolles) and one in Nantes. Specialty Retailers AG+Energies AG+Energies was founded in 2008 and is led by Grégory Armengaud. The company specializes in heating and air conditioning and offers installation services, 24-hour diagnostic and repair services, and maintenance contracts. It serves more than 300 clients annually. The company excels in its professional and personal service, as well as its responsiveness. Its goal is to help clients save energy and provide them with added comfort. Bobiclou Bobiclou guides customers from start to finish in choosing their new electric bike. More than 30 different models of electric bikes are available for a free test ride. There’s something for every taste, every riding style, every budget, and every body type. In addition to electric bikes, the company also provides a full range of maintenance services for road bikes, mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, city bikes, BMX bikes, and children’s bikes. Hygena Hygena operates in the kitchen and bathroom market. To ensure a successful kitchen project, the company uses its website—which features a 3D design tool—and its network of franchisees and remote designers. Are you interested and want to learn more about these brands? Feel free to click on the various links leading to their official websites. More and more franchise networks are choosing Franchise On Cloud to optimize their network management. Still on the fence? Discover the networks that placed their trust in Cerca (formerly Franchise On Cloud) in March. And what solutions do you use? Scale your franchise with Cerca ✨ You might be interested in these articles: Zoom is now available for your video conferences! Microsoft Teams video conferencing is now available on the Franchise On Cloud platform

A feature you won't want to miss: "Tracking exchanges".

Posted on 6 May 202113 November 2025<span class="by [email protected]

Tired of jotting down your interactions with your franchisees (phone calls, emails, meetings) on a slip of paper that you'll lose within minutes? Do you struggle to measure the frequency of contacts between a franchisee and headquarters? Cerca ex Franchise On Cloud makes your life easier with its new "Interaction Tracking" feature, available on your platform (and soon on the mobile app). Keep a record of the most important calls in under 10 seconds for yourself... and all your colleagues. But how does it work? You've just finished a phone call and want a written record; simply click the first button on your platform, on the far left. Once you've done that, a window will appear to log this new interaction. To validate this entry, just enter the location name, the contact person, the date... Once the information is entered, click "create interaction." The different interactions will be listed on the location's file. You can also compare the calls from different locations using a summary graph. What does this feature offer you? Better traceability A graphical overview of all interactions over a given period. Communication transparency Do you like this feature? Try it now! Also, discover the Challenge feature. These articles might interest you: How to retain your franchisees? Cerca ex Franchise on Cloud – A look back at our 2022

Cerca ex Franchise On Cloud continues its expansion

Posted on 8 April 202113 November 2025<span class="by [email protected]

Cerca ex Franchise On Cloud is a leader in web-based solutions for managing franchise and partner retail chains. More than 150 franchisors worldwide trust us. The company is constantly growing. As proof, in March 2021, we were pleased to welcome seven new brands. Depil&Young; Depil&Young; is a French brand founded in 2015 by two professionals—one from the franchise industry and the other from the beauty industry. It already has several specialized centers located throughout the country. Their expertise lies in hair removal, body contouring, and facials, for which they use various technologies and natural French products. Signorizza Signorizza is the perfect place to enjoy a pizza and savor Italian cuisine in a friendly atmosphere. The vibrant, Italian-inspired pizzas are baked in wood-fired ovens, giving them an incomparable flavor. The restaurant offers a variety of reimagined Italian dishes and delicious pizzas with unique toppings. Néogys Néogys began its journey in 2015. The company observed that businesses—whether micro-enterprises or SMEs—do not always have the necessary resources to hire human resources experts. That is why the company developed—similar to what exists in large SMEs and mid-sized companies—an HR service that operates across all departments. This allows business owners to turn to NÉOGYS for guidance, advice, and support on any topic they need assistance with. La Main Tendue LMT Services is a franchise network of personal care services specializing in supporting older adults and/or people with disabilities as they age. The goal is to help older adults remain in their own homes in good health, ensuring their independence for as long as possible by offering preventive services, such as meal delivery and telecare, to make the beneficiary’s living environment safer. La Main Tendue offers a comprehensive range of services covering all aspects of in-home care: Personal hygiene assistance, Help getting in and out of bed, Meal delivery, Home maintenance, Telecare, Meal assistance, Nutritional support, Housekeeping and ironing. Home Staging Experts Home Staging Experts operates in the real estate and home staging market with a network of several dozen partner companies. The company has successfully developed and refined an effective, packaged, high-quality, and consistent “home staging” service. It joined the Avéo Group in 2018. Wefit.Club Wefit.Club is a network of gyms and fitness centers offering various group class concepts such as Les Mills (Body Attack, Body Combat, RPM, etc.) and Wefit.Club (abs and glutes, CrossTraining, etc.). Each gym offers group classes and high-quality equipment, while maintaining a close relationship with its members. ELTON CUISINES ELTON CUISINES draws inspiration from its clients’ personalities to unlock a space’s potential and transform it into a true living space and hub for social interaction. The kitchen architects and designers—known as “Personal Kitcheners”—work closely with their clients to bring their kitchen visions to life. With locations in Paris and Lyon, ELTON designs high-end kitchens that combine elegant lines, functional storage, a variety of colors, and optimized comfort. The different kitchen layouts offered include: L-shaped kitchens, U-shaped kitchens. Are you interested and want to learn more about these brands? Feel free to click on the various links that redirect to their official websites. For more information on the brands that joined us in February, check out our article: New Brands in February Visit our customer testimonials page to see what our customers are saying about us. Scale your franchise with Cerca ✨ You might be interested in these articles: 71 %—2016 innovations chosen by our customers Studio Comme J’aime chooses Franchise On Cloud

Fire at OVH and loss of data: Franchise On Cloud guarantees high availability!

Posted on 18 March 202122 June 2026<span class="by [email protected]

Fire at OVH and Data Loss With Cerca ex Franchise On Cloud, High Availability Guaranteed! OVH fire, data deletion for many companies... Franchise On Cloud clients were even happier and more relieved to discover our High Availability hosting solution, which makes such a catastrophic scenario impossible. And you, do you know what high availability is? Discover the benefits of this technology in 2 minutes. Check if your current software provider offers you such security. High availability and no risk of suffering a fire like OVH. Contact our teams to learn more. Want to know more about how we use our servers? Our article on security will give you more information, as will our Success Guaranteed page! https://youtu.be/8uQGnEo4n4w https://youtu.be/L5EUH6MoEvc https://youtu.be/xKpK87xkv8I These articles may interest you: How should a franchise network facilitate local communication? New Cerca Interface: Customize your homepage

Franchise Business Club organizes "Les As de Cœur de la Franchise 2021" competition

Posted on 18 March 202113 November 2025<span class="by [email protected]

The 2021 Franchise Heart Aces The 2021 Franchise Heart Aces, organized by Franchise Business Club, reward solidarity franchisees and franchisors: LA PIZZA DE NICO and LA MAIN TENDUE. Cerca ex Franchise On Cloud, a member of the Jury alongside Me Frédéric Fournier from the Redlink firm, David Borgel from Flag Franchise, Me Jean-Baptiste Gouache from the Gouache firm, under the Presidency of Jean Samper, President of Franchise Business Club, selected these two brands for their solidarity actions. The Franchise Business Club Awards Ceremony The Franchise Business Club Awards Ceremony will take place on March 26 at 2:30 PM via videoconference. La Pizza de Nico deserves the title of 2021 Franchise Heart Ace for its actions in favor of students during this pandemic period (several hundred pizzas offered and over 1000 pizzas distributed in connection with its customers). LMT La Main Tendue is the 2021 Franchise Heart Ace thanks to its continuous actions to keep the elderly healthy in their homes, especially during lockdown periods. You can compete for the next 2021 edition by contacting Franchise Business Club. These articles may interest you: New Cerca Interface: Customize your knowledge base Our 6 good reasons to use franchise management software

Challenge: Boost your sales animation with this feature available at Cerca ex Franchise On Cloud

Posted on 9 March 202123 June 2026<span class="by [email protected]

Boost Your Engagement with Challenges For a franchisor and its network of franchises or branches, it’s essential not only to monitor business activity but also to launch challenges for its retail locations, so they can continue to improve their performance. We understand that managing your network by choosing the right tools and methods—ones that help you stay efficient and organized—isn’t always easy. This is especially true during a health crisis, when it’s even more difficult to stay in touch with your locations. These tools not only help you maintain that connection but also keep them motivated and engaged—and ensure they feel supported. A franchisor has certain responsibilities, notably the obligation to provide support and share know-how. This “engagement” module and “challenge” feature, among other things, allow you to fulfill this obligation. With this in mind, we’ve rolled out a feature on your Franchise On Cloud platform. This feature is very useful for boosting the motivation of field teams and improving point-of-sale results by engaging employees. What does this “challenge” feature allow you to do? The challenge feature allows you to: Energize your sales challenges Ensure better management and tracking Establish a leaderboard Set a deadline Target challenge participants (everyone, location groups, or work groups) Other benefits include making your sales campaigns—and ultimately your challenges—more engaging to roll out. Setting them up is very quick. With just three clicks, you can create an unlimited number of challenges: set the duration, the registration deadline, the title, the target audience, and the description. You can also specify the number of winners and the number of participants who will appear in the leaderboard. These features will help you energize your sales campaigns while engaging your stores. It’s important to continuously monitor their activity and optimize their sales. Are you ready to take on the challenge? Are you ready to take on the challenge? And what about you—what methods and tools do you use at your franchise location to organize sales challenges? Do you want to energize your network’s promotional activities? What better way than to organize challenges to get your franchisees on board? Other resources and tools are available to you on your Franchise On Cloud collaborative platform. Scale your franchise with Cerca ✨ You might be interested in these articles: October 2025: Over 40 New Features on the Cerca Platform The 9 Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Up a CRM or Franchise Extranet

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