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Global Chain Restaurants

Unify store rollout, R&D kitchens, warehousing, and logistics with secure networking for efficient cross-region restaurant collaboration.

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Application Diagram

Application Diagram for Global Chain Restaurants

Restaurant Chain Network Challenges

HQ: Conference Room/Admin Office

  • Data from global branch ERP, POS, CRM, and BI systems must sync to HQ, but reporting may freeze during peak hours.
  • Delayed site reporting creates defective status updates, making centralized management tough and causing backlogs.

Factory: Logistics Entrance

  • Unstable outdoor connectivity and heavy interference may cause trucks, PDAs, and barcode scanners to disconnect.
  • Mixed traffic of trucks, forklifts, and staff, combined with license plate recognition, makes access control complex.

Factory: R&D Kitchen

  • Metal equipment and microwave ovens may disrupt Wi-Fi connectivity and lead to disconnection of KDS and barcode systems.
  • Track inventory loss, ensure high-resolution monitoring in oily environments, and enable critical fire alerts.

HQ: Data Center

  • Simultaneous HQ access to multi-site operational data can spike core system loads, and data must sync back to branches.
  • Failures in inter-department communication and network paths may lead to site-wide disconnection.

Branch: Front / Back of House

  • Quick store deployment is essential, but varying installer skills often result in inconsistent configurations and frequent issues.
  • Efforts to prioritize business operations may result in private cabling or improper rewiring, increasing troubleshooting complexity.

Solution Benefits

Site-to-Site VPN

VPN creates enterprise-grade encrypted tunnels for secure branch data transmission, inter-site connectivity, and remote management.

Future-Proof Fiber Connectivity

The backbone network supports 25G high-bandwidth fiber transmission to meet current demands, reduce interference risk, and accommodate future data growth.

ERPS Ring Protection

ERPS (G.8032) ring protection enables rapid network recovery in the backbone when failures occur, minimizing downtime and reducing service disruption.

Robust 6kV Surge Protection

Switches with 6kV surge protection help protect connected devices from damage caused by lightning strikes and power surges.

All-Weather Monitoring

Outdoor cameras with IP66-rated weatherproof protection ensure continuous monitoring of vehicle access even during heavy rain.

Seamless Outdoor Coverage

Outdoor access points with IP68-rated waterproof and dustproof protection maintain stable wireless coverage and high-speed connectivity even in typhoons or severe rain.

Connection Diagram

Connection Diagram for Global Chain Restaurants