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Businesses take nearly two weeks to fix customer problems they already know about

Businesses take nearly two weeks to fix customer problems they already know about

More than half of CX leaders say too many known customer issues remain unresolved, as businesses struggle to turn customer insight into action.

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Serve First expands US operations with Brad Christian as Managing Director

Serve First expands US operations with Brad Christian as Managing Director

Customer experience leader with more than 20 years in the industry will lead Serve First in the US, helping multi-location brands find and fix the problems impacting the customer experience at every location.

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Serve First Unveils Vision, Helping Facilities Management Teams Maintain High Standards Across Sites

Serve First Unveils Vision, Helping Facilities Management Teams Maintain High Standards Across Sites

AI‑powered technology analyses camera feeds to evidence cleaning rounds, flag where spills or hazards need attention, and prove compliance across managed sites

Interview: Erol Ayvaz, CEO of Serve First with The Retail Bulletin

Interview: Erol Ayvaz, CEO of Serve First with The Retail Bulletin

TRB sat down with Erol Ayvaz, CEO of Serve First, to talk about leadership, trust and why putting people at the heart of customer feedback is the key to meaningful change in retail.

Customer experience software platform Serve First scores £5m funding boost

Customer experience software platform Serve First scores £5m funding boost

Sky News understands that Serve First, which bills itself as an AI-driven service which also specialises in performance management, will announce the new capital injection later this week.

Martyn's Law: Practical Steps To Take Now

Martyn's Law: Practical Steps To Take Now

Erol Ayvaz, CEO of Serve First, and Alan Baldwin, CEO of United Outcomes, combine their expertise to outline key practical steps operators can take to support Martyn’s Law and its vital goal of keeping people safe, while strengthening preparedness and compliance ahead of the Act coming into force.

Using AI to Modernise CX in Hospitality and Catering

Using AI to Modernise CX in Hospitality and Catering

In hospitality, competition is fierce. Menus can be copied. Décor can be matched. Even location isn’t the advantage it once was due to the rise of delivery platforms. Perhaps more so than ever before, what truly sets a venue apart is the customer experience (CX). Yet many operators still rely on outdated feedback systems that only surface problems after guests have left the building…most likely, never to return.

Using AI to Modernise FM Compliance and Auditing

Using AI to Modernise FM Compliance and Auditing

With technological advances an integral part of modern business, it's clear that those who keep up are those who thrive. Yet, how is the rise of artificial intelligence impacting the facilities management (FM) sector?

Serve First Secures £4.6m in Funding to Expand Its AI-Driven Customer Experience Offering

Serve First Secures £4.6m in Funding to Expand Its AI-Driven Customer Experience Offering

AI customer experience platform triples Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in 12 months and wins major clients including Aramark, Elior Group and Alphega Pharmacy.

Using AI To Modernise Facilities Management Compliance And Auditing

Using AI To Modernise Facilities Management Compliance And Auditing

With technological advances an integral part of modern business, it’s clear that those who keep up are those who thrive. Yet, how is the rise of artificial intelligence impacting the facilities management (FM) sector?

Using AI to Modernise CX in retail

Using AI to Modernise CX in retail

Erol Ayvaz, CEO, Serve First explains that to remain competitive, and build both customer loyalty and revenue, retailers must deliver an exceptional customer experience (CX), and that means tailored, data-driven insights and proactive action when things go wrong.

Using AI to Modernise Compliance and Auditing

Using AI to Modernise Compliance and Auditing

Check out Serve First's CEO, Erol Ayvaz's latest article in Cleaning Matters July 2025 edition.

Using AI to Modernise Facilities Management Compliance and Auditing

Using AI to Modernise Facilities Management Compliance and Auditing

With technological advances an integral part of modern business, it's clear that those who keep up are those who thrive. Yet, how is the rise of artificial intelligence impacting the facilities management (FM) sector?

Serve First Attends Alphega Pharmacy UK Elevate 2025 Convention

Serve First Attends Alphega Pharmacy UK Elevate 2025 Convention

From insightful one-to-one conversations at our stand to a packed keynote session, the energy and engagement across the two-day event were truly inspiring.

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