Your Entire Buildout.
One Technology Partner.
Your Entire Buildout. One Technology Partner.
Cipe handles every piece of your new location's technology installation, from data cabling and network infrastructure to POS terminals and beyond. No juggling vendors. No coordination headaches. Just a fully operational location, ready to open on schedule.
Opening a New Location Shouldn't Mean Managing a Dozen Vendors
You've got a construction timeline, a lease start date, and a grand opening to hit. The last thing you need is to chase down separate companies for cabling, networking, security, audio, and POS, then hope they all show up on time and play nice together. When technology installation is spread across multiple vendors, timelines slip, equipment arrives unconfigured, and systems don't talk to each other.
The cost isn't just frustration. It's delayed openings, lost revenue from day one, inconsistent setups that create problems for months, and store managers left troubleshooting technology instead of serving customers.
It doesn't have to work that way.
Complete Technology Installation for Franchise Locations
Cipe is a single-source technology partner for franchise buildouts. We handle the full scope of hardware installation for new locations, including structured cabling, network infrastructure, point of sale systems, security, audio and video, and everything in between.
Our team manages the process from pre-staging at our warehouse through on-site installation and final testing. Every component is configured, tested, and verified before your location opens its doors.
We work directly with your general construction team contractor to stay aligned with your construction timeline, and we coordinate across all technology systems so nothing gets missed and nothing gets installed twice.
Who This Is For
This service is built for franchise operators and multi-unit owners who are opening new locations, renovating existing ones, or rolling out technology upgrades across their portfolio. If you're managing buildouts at scale and need a partner who can deliver the same quality at every location, this is for you.
What Your Buildout Covers
Every hardware installation is scoped to your specific brand requirements and location needs. Here's what a typical buildout includes:
Structured Data Cabling
Cat6 and low-voltage cabling run to spec, labeled, and tested for performance at every drop in the building.
Network Infrastructure
We work with the carriers to get you internet on time. Then configure your routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and a fully organized network rack, all configured and secured.
Point of Sale Installation
POS terminals, kitchen displays, receipt printers, and payment devices pre-staged at our warehouse and installed to your brand's specifications.
Security Camera & Alarm
Camera placements, alarm panel testing, design, installation, and final testing of security hardware
General Hardware Setup
Digital signage, back-of-house equipment, printers, workstations, and anything else your location requires. If it plugs in and your business depends on it, we handle it.
Audio Video Solutions
Speaker wiring, amplifier placement, display mounting, and system configuration for consistent in-store sound and visual coverage across the full floor plan.
How a Buildout Works with Cipe
We've refined this process across thousands of franchise location installations. Every buildout follows the same proven framework, whether it's your second location or your two hundredth.
Discovery & Scoping
We start with a detailed conversation about your brand standards, location count, construction timeline, and technology requirements. From there, we build a scope of work tailored to your specific buildout needs.
Pre-Staging & Configuration
All equipment is shipped to our warehouse, where it's unpacked, configured, labeled, and tested before it leaves. When it arrives at your location, it's ready to install, not ready to troubleshoot. This is one of the biggest reasons our installs go smoothly and stay on schedule.
On-Site Installation
Our technicians arrive on-site and coordinate directly with your general contractor. Cabling is run during rough-in. Equipment is installed during trim-out. Everything follows your construction timeline, not the other way around.
Testing & Verification
Before we hand over the keys, every system is tested end to end. Network connectivity, POS transactions, camera feeds, audio levels, display output, alarm triggers. Nothing goes live until it's verified.
Handoff & Ongoing Support
Once your location is up and running, our team remains available for support, monitoring, and maintenance. The buildout is the beginning of the relationship, not the end of it.
Trusted by the Brands That Can't Afford to Get It Wrong
Franchise operators choose Cipe because they need a technology partner that delivers the same quality at every location, on every timeline, without excuses.
97% Client Retention Rate
45-Day Average Buildout Timeline
5+ Years Avg. Client Partnership
One Partner, Install Through Ongoing Management
“Cipe has been a game changing partner since day one. They have helped us scale from a few dozen locations to almost 100. Over the years we have built close relationships with their team and truly appreciate their partnership mentality. They are always there when we need them and we couldn't ask for a better technology partner.”
Common Questions About Hardware Installation
How far in advance should we engage Cipe before a location opening?
The earlier the better. Ideally, we're involved during the planning phase so we can align with your construction timeline and coordinate directly with your GC. That said, we've stepped into projects at every stage and made it work.
Can you handle multiple location openings at the same time?
Yes. Our model is built for scale. We've supported franchise groups opening dozens of locations simultaneously across different states, and every site gets the same level of attention and quality.
Do you work with our existing general contractor?
Absolutely. We coordinate directly with your GC to make sure technology installation aligns with construction milestones. We handle the scheduling and communication so it doesn't fall back on you.
What happens if something isn't working after the install?
We don't disappear after the buildout. Our support team is available 24/7 to troubleshoot and resolve any issues. Many of our clients also move into our managed IT support packages for ongoing coverage.
Do you support specific franchise brand standards and technology requirements?
Yes. We work within the technology specifications set by your franchisor. We're experienced with the requirements of major QSR and retail brands, and we configure everything to meet their standards.
What does "pre-staging" mean, and why does it matter?
Pre-staging means we receive, configure, label, and test all of your equipment at our warehouse before it ships to the job site. This eliminates the most common causes of installation delays and ensures that every component works before it ever leaves our facility.
Services That Work Alongside Your Buildout
Most franchise buildouts involve more than just hardware. These services are frequently paired with installation projects to give your locations a complete technology foundation.
Managed Internet & Connectivity
Keep every location online with managed internet, automatic failover, and VoIP bundled into one service.
Security Cameras & Alarm Systems
Professional security installation and 24/7 monitoring to protect your locations from day one.
Point of Sale (POS) Integrations
POS hardware pre-staged, configured, and installed so your checkout systems are ready for opening day.
Unified Helpdesk Support
Ongoing monitoring, help desk access, and proactive maintenance to keep everything running after the buildout is complete.
Let's Plan Your Next Buildout
Whether you're opening one location or fifty, we'll build a technology installation plan that fits your timeline, your brand standards, and your budget. The first step is a conversation.
