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Franchisee reconciles cash in 94% less time with ChatGPT Work

OpenAI 20 October 2026, 10:00

A Schlotzsky’s and Cinnabon franchisee used ChatGPT Work to rebuild its menu repricing workflow, cutting the time needed to update menus. It reduced menu repricing time by 95%. The change freed up up to $100K in cash flow by speeding up the repricing process.

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An independent Schlotzsky’s and Cinnabon franchisee cut menu repricing time by 95% and built a workflow that could free up $100K in cash flow.

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Franchisee reconciles cash in 94% less time with ChatGPT Work

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