The Temporary Closures dashboard in FranConnect Analytics provides a centralized view of franchise locations that are temporarily closed and the progress toward reopening them. This dashboard helps franchise operators and support teams track closure reasons, estimated reopening dates, and key actions taken to restore operations. By leveraging this tool, you can efficiently monitor closure trends, identify locations needing urgent attention, and ensure a smooth reopening process. This article walks you through the key features of the dashboard, helping you make data-driven decisions to minimize downtime and restore business continuity.
Temporary Closures Dashboard
To access the Temporary Closures dashboard, first log into your FranConnect environment. Click Analytics on the left-hand sidebar.
Click Foundation on the left side of the page and then click View on the Temporary Closures card.
You will be taken to the following page:
Let's walk through the data presented on this dashboard. At the top, there are two cards - "Total Closure Locations" and "Average Days to Reopen."
These cards will show you how many closed locations you have as well as the average days required to get them open again. Below those cards is the "Closures By State" card.
You can hover your cursor over any of the numbers on this map to get the details highlighted in the above screenshot.
Next to the "Closures By State" card is the "Number of Locations By Reopening Status" card.
This card shows you a pie chart of all of your reopening locations by status. You can hover your cursor over any portion of the chart to get the details highlighted in the screenshot above.
The next card is the "Closures By Reason" card.
This bar graph shows you the reasons locations were closed and the number of locations closed for each reason. You can hover over any bar to get the details highlighted in the screenshot above.
The final row of cards are three line graphs - Closures By Month, Expected Reopenings By Month, and Actual Reopenings By Month.
Conclusion
The Temporary Closures dashboard in FranConnect Analytics is a powerful tool for tracking and managing franchise location closures and reopenings. By understanding the key data points presented—such as total closures, reopening timelines, and closure reasons—you can make informed decisions to support and expedite the reopening process. Regularly monitoring this dashboard ensures that no location is overlooked and helps maintain smooth operations across your franchise network. For further assistance or questions, reach out to your FranConnect support team.