Modernization

1851 Franchise: Platform Modernization and Scalable Delivery

How PearlThoughts supported 1851 Franchise with practical modernization to improve delivery speed and platform reliability.

Project Overview

PearlThoughts partnered with 1851 Franchise to improve delivery performance and platform stability through a structured modernization program.

The work focused on practical implementation and measurable outcomes, enabling the team to ship faster while reducing operational friction.

Client Objectives

The engagement was guided by clear, measurable objectives that defined success for both business leadership and IT operations.

Improve Delivery Velocity

Increase release throughput while reducing implementation risk.

Improve Platform Stability

Reduce production friction and improve reliability across core workflows.

Create Scalable Foundation

Establish patterns that support continued product and business growth.

Project Details

Industry

Franchise Media & Technology

Company Size

Growth-stage

Duration

12 Weeks

Services Provided

Platform Modernization Architecture Advisory Delivery Acceleration

THE CHALLENGE

Complex Legacy Systems Hindering Growth

Legacy Constraints

Evolving requirements were constrained by existing implementation patterns.

Inconsistent Delivery Flow

Cross-team delivery dependencies caused bottlenecks and slower release cycles.

Scalability Pressure

Growing business demand required architecture and process improvements.

35%

Faster Delivery

40%

Reduction in Critical Rework

99.9%

Service Availability

12 Weeks

Initial Transformation Window

Structured Modernization Program

Architecture, implementation, and delivery improvements executed in pragmatic phases

Assessment

Mapped system hotspots, delivery blockers, and operational pain points.

Architecture Review Workflow Mapping

Design

Defined modernization priorities with low-risk rollout sequencing.

Target State Design Delivery Plan

Execution

Implemented prioritized improvements across architecture and release workflows.

Incremental Refactoring Release Improvements

Stabilization

Introduced observability and governance practices for sustained performance.

Monitoring Runbook Enablement

Technologies Implemented

TypeScript

React

Node.js

Cloud

Business and Delivery Impact

Modernization outcomes focused on speed, stability, and scalable growth

Financial Impact

28%

Efficiency gain in delivery operations

Lower

Operational risk exposure

Operational Impact

35%

Faster release cycle

40%

Less critical rework

Business Impact

Higher

Platform confidence

Stronger

Scalability readiness

Schedule Consultation

PearlThoughts helped us modernize pragmatically. We gained better delivery speed and a more stable platform foundation.

Project Stakeholder

1851 Franchise