I’ve been charged with selecting the standard safe locks to be installed in our chain of facilities. There are a plethora of options and the process has gotten overwhelming. What’s the best approach in determining a standard lock to use? Options are supposed to be a good thing, aren’t they? Yet, when you’re faced with […]
Read moreFranchising is certainly not a new concept and I have no idea how many brands have turned their sights on franchising as a means to grow their business. But I don’t think that’s the important thing to consider. My question rather, is how many brands are doing it well? We talk to MANY franchisors during […]
Read moreMaintenance expenses are one of those costs that sting a bit – we all know it’s necessary but it’s painful none the less to authorize an invoice – especially one that could have been avoided. In order to decrease the overall spend and number of service calls your facilities see for commercial door maintenance consider […]
Read moreI’m new to the industry and door hardware mounting heights seems to be Code 101. I’ve only found a handful of useful articles online but they’re scattered in a few different places and regularly contradict each other. What’s the no-nonsense version of door hardware mounting heights? You are not the only person with this problem! […]
Read moreWe are having repetitive issues with lever sets breaking– are there preventative measures I can take, or an alternative to the lever sets we’re currently using? This can be one of the easiest issues to address when it comes to your locking hardware. The first step is troubleshooting – in order to determine if the […]
Read moreWhen I try to order hardware or doors I’m regularly asked for the “handing” of the “opening.” What is considered an opening and what is door handing? Is there a door handing guide that will allow me to figure this out prior to requesting a quote or placing an order? Door handing can get confusing […]
Read moreThere are a million and one things your store managers and personnel use throughout their shift. One of the most commonly used is the store safe. We trust our livelihoods to these metal boxes, but have you ever stopped to think about how they work? This YouTube video does a great job of covering the basics […]
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