Big News: We’re Now Supporting Clients in the US

Hi everyone,


I wanted to share something exciting that’s been brewing behind the scenes (and yes, pun intended) Cranborne Tech is now officially operating in the US.


We’ve always been about growing with our clients, and this step is no different. One of our longest-standing partners, Black Sheep Coffee, has expanded across the pond, and we’ve gone with them.



If you know BSC, you know they don’t do anything by halves. Bold brand, fast growth, and a proper challenger spirit. Since 2021, we’ve been their go-to IT partner here in the UK. And now, we’re handling IT rollouts, support, and infrastructure across their growing US store network too.


It’s a big moment for them and for us.


 “Have Tools, Will Travel”


Let me be clear: this isn’t just a “we’re now international” PR line. What it really means is:

  • You can trust us to support you beyond the UK
  • We’ve proven we can deliver at speed, at scale, and across borders
  • And if your business is expanding or franchising? We’re the partner who won’t need to ‘start from scratch’ every time you add a new site


With BSC, we’ve built and supported 100+ sites across the UK and US, everything from WiFi and tills to AV, CCTV, and fibre installs. And because we know their setup inside out, we’re already in tune with what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to rolling out tech in high-pressure, fast-moving environments.

Why This Should Matter to You (Even if You’re Not Selling Coffee)


Whether you’re in retail, care, housing, finance, or charity work a lot of the challenges are the same:

  • You need reliable IT that doesn’t slow you down
  • You want someone who gets your business
  • And ideally, you want fewer tech headaches


That’s what we do. We’re not flashy. We’re not a faceless call centre. We’re the ones you call when something needs fixing, building, or making simpler. And now we’re offering that same energy in the US too.


A Bit About What We Actually Do (in Plain English)


Here’s the kind of stuff we’ve been delivering for Black Sheep Coffee and could be doing for you too:

  • Plug-and-play IT installs (we manage the contractors so you don’t have to)
  • POS & network setup that actually works on day one
  • Cyber Essentials Plus protection for retail and hospitality environments
  • Store connectivity with backup 5G (because yes, the internet will go down eventually)
  • 24/7 remote support so your team can focus on customers, not tech tickets


The best bit? We’re already approved, tested, and trusted by the people who need us most the store managers, the franchisees, the ops teams who just want things to work.


Planning to Grow? Let’s Talk


If your business has big plans whether that’s launching new locations, entering new markets, or just wanting to tighten things up operationally, we should chat.


We’ve got the people, the tools, and the experience to scale with you. And we’ll never bamboozle you with tech jargon or trap you in long-winded contracts.


We do what we say we’ll do. We fix things fast. And we’re proud to grow with the people we work with from the very first store to the 100th and beyond.


Want to know more about how we’re supporting BSC in the US, or how we could help with your next move?

Just drop me a message.


nick@cranborne.tech
You’ve probably got my mobile already 😄


Catch up soon,
Nick
Managing Director, Cranborne Tech

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