Merchant Services

Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 1967
• Headquarters Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
• Ownership: Public (NYSE: GPN)
• Key Executives: Cameron Bready (CEO), Bob Cortopassi (President \& COO)
• Number of Locations: Operates in more than 100 countries with over 27,000 employees and serves approximately 5 million merchant locations globally
• Public Contact: General phone: 770-829-8000, Email: investor.relations@globalpay.com

Company Overview

Global Payments Inc. is a leading international provider of payment technology and software solutions designed for merchants and financial institutions. The company’s integrated commerce platform supports seamless payment acceptance, operational efficiency, and business growth across all verticals, making it highly relevant for franchise systems and multi-unit businesses.

Services Offered

• Flexible, secure payment processing for in-person, online, and mobile commerce, tailored to enterprises and franchises.
• Comprehensive point-of-sale (POS) systems and business management software, including the Genius™ POS platform for high-volume, multi-location environments.
• Integrated and embedded payments, APIs, and data analytics for scalable, franchisor-level solutions.
• Cloud-native issuer solutions, risk management, and advanced fraud monitoring for financial partners.

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Serves a wide array of industries with a notable focus on quick service restaurants (QSR), retail, entertainment venues, and sports stadiums, supporting both enterprise-level and franchised operations.
• Key Benefits:
  • Scales seamlessly for multi-location franchise systems, providing unified commerce and payment operations.
  • Enhances franchisee profitability and flexibility by consolidating POS, back-office, and payment flows on a single, adaptable platform.
  • Delivers fast deployment and dedicated expertise for rapid franchise expansion, as evidenced by case studies such as A\&W.
• Franchise Expertise: Extensive experience supporting brand-name franchise clients; 51,000+ restaurants and 160 stadiums/venues globally run on its technology, featuring franchise-specific tools (e.g., kitchen management, drive-thru, digital signage, and cross-location analytics). Testimonials from major franchisors highlight the company’s ability to adapt to franchisee needs and regional conditions.