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Learn How the Right Payment Processor Can Drive More SalesThe ability to accept credit cards is a must for any modern business. But franchise systems shouldn't be afraid to expect more from their payment-processing vendor.

ByLissa Harris•Aug 13, 2018

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On its face, choosing a credit card payment processor is a simple matter of numbers. What percentage of each transaction does the processor take? What are the fees involved?

But for agrowing business, choosing the right payment processor can be more of an art than a science. The factors that matter most are a little harder to quantify:customer service, tech support and a smooth interface between the processor and the point-of-sale (POS) system that handles your transactions.

Related:What Really Drives Sales Growth and Repeat Business?

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