How AI-ready is your organization? Find out with the AI Readiness Benchmark

Artificial Intelligence offers organizations an ever-increasing range of opportunities to streamline processes, make better decisions, and capitalize on new opportunities. At the same time, the transition from AI aspirations to concrete, real-world applications is not always straightforward. Where does your organization stand today, what opportunities exist, and what is needed to ensure that AI truly adds value?

To help organizations answer these questions, IBS has developed the AI Readiness Benchmark.

AI as a Topic at Franchise+ 2026

The practical application of data and AI was also a central theme at the Franchise+ 2026 BBQ. We brought together entrepreneurs, franchisors, and other professionals from the franchising industry for an inspiring and informal gathering. While enjoying a BBQ, there was plenty of opportunity to share experiences, make new connections, and discuss the opportunities and challenges of data and AI in franchising.

During the meeting, we discussed, among other things, how organizations can make the transition from available data to concrete applications, such as benchmarking, forecasting, and AI.

Curious about the insights and topics discussed during the meeting? Download the Franchise+ 2026 presentation here.

From AI Ambition to Concrete Insights

With the AI Readiness Benchmark, you can gain insight into where your organization stands in terms of AI in just 15–20 minutes.

The benchmark helps identify where the greatest opportunities lie, how your organization compares to similar organizations, and in which areas your goals and implementation are not yet well aligned.

The goal here is not simply to use as much AI as possible. A successful AI transformation requires a solid foundation and clear decisions: where can AI truly add value, and what does it take to realize those opportunities?

A Personal AI Readiness Scorecard

After completing the benchmark, you will receive a confidential, customized scorecard. It will include, among other things:

your current AI readiness;
a comparison with organizations in your industry;
concrete insights into opportunities and areas for attention;
Prioritized next steps for further growth.

This will not only give you insight into where you stand today, but—more importantly—into the next steps you can take.