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Don't just take our word for it. Hear from schools using Fusion Cashless.
“I’ve had a working relationship with CRB Cunninghams for over 10 years and can honestly say it’s gone from strength to strength. What really sets them apart is how they assist us with problems.”
SPIE Facilities Services
“The preparation was excellent, and no requirement was too much of a problem, and provided exactly what we wanted.”
Metro Fresh Wigan Council
“I would highly recommend Fusion Online to other schools. In fact, I’m already advising other councils to implement the software.”
Jamie Fisher – West Lothian Council Facilities & Support Services Manager
“From start to finish, CRB Cunninghams displayed their knowledge and understanding of the school environment.”
Benton Park School, Leeds
“Provides accurate management information on a service-wide and school-by-school basis, identifying areas for improvement and best performers.”
East Renfrewshire Council Service Manager
“Hats off to CRB Cunninghams who were brilliant partners throughout the project, ensuring the council project team completed on time.”
Aberdeenshire Council Service Management
“The upgrade to iDStore and Fusion has been a great success. The guys involved in the beta have managed and supported this project extremely well and are a credit to the company.”
ICT Manager, Kings Norton Boys School
“I can’t praise the system enough – it works really well with mobiles too. We’ve just started our first trip collection, which is minimising our overheads with cash collection – ticks a box for admin staff.”
Primary & secondary school, Ebbw Fawr
“Our CRB Cunninghams cashless system has been very reliable, including revaluation units, tills and software.”
Dave Brooks – Manager, St Julie’s Catholic High School
“I am thoroughly satisfied with the product CRB Cunninghams provide and look forward to this ongoing relationship flourishing in the future.”
SPIE Facilities Services
“They were timely in installation, helpful with solutions and remained part of the first operations day. They continue to offer support and be helpful.”
Benton Park School, Leeds
“Any issues have always been quickly addressed, with excellent support provided by CRB Cunninghams. I believe they are a market leader in this area and with good reason.”
Dave Brooks – Manager, St Julie’s Catholic High School
“Many thanks to CRB Cunninghams for getting us up and running with the contactless cards and pre-order app… I have been inundated with requests from pupils wanting to sign up.”
Jamie Fisher – West Lothian Council Facilities & Support Services Manager
“Everybody has an Access Control card, which is also their ID card. One of the driving forces behind the school is to create work-ready young people. Having an ID card linked to an automatic access system and cashless catering solution is much more like being in a business than a college.”
Business Manager at Silverstone UTC
“I definitely think it (Fusion) can help with food wastage. When sales figures come to you, you know what days will be busy based on the menus. Having all the information with us at the right times will help us order and create menus for the students based on the information we’re getting daily.”
Duncan Thornley Yates, Catering Manager at Etone College
“Many thanks to CRB Cunninghams for getting us up and running with the contactless cards and pre-order app… I would highly recommend Fusion Online to other schools. In fact, I’m already advising other councils to implement the software.”
Facilities and Support Services Manager at West Lothian Council
“There was an excellent relationship between service management and CRB Cunninghams throughout the project. CRBC provided specialists to ‘thrash’ out the detail of complex operational issues.”
Service Manager at Highland Council
“We were keen to implement the Fusion system as it combines cashless catering and an online payment system into one solution, removing the need for cash in schools. I am delighted to say that feedback from staff and pupils has been outstanding.”
Projects and Resource Manager at North Lanarkshire Council
“I cannot thank the CRB Cunninghams team enough. From selecting the products for the school with advice from our account manager to the efficient rollout of the project, the end-to-end service has been incredible.
Pupils now benefit from reduced waiting times, allowing them to enjoy their meals more efficiently, while staff members find it easier to manage transactions and cater to student needs. Thank you to the CRBC team – you have a very happy customer.”
St John Fisher Catholic High School
“As a long-standing customer of CRB Cunninghams, we have always found training, support and installation to be of a high standard. All staff we work with, including sales and project management, are extremely knowledgeable about the products. Timescales have always been adhered to, while training provides sound knowledge to staff using the cashless catering system.”
St Bede’s Catholic School & Sixth Form
“From communicating with other schools and previous experiences, we knew a CRB Cunninghams cashless catering system would be the right solution for us. CRB Cunninghams’ service is a tried and tested solution underpinned by a knowledgeable support team who are always willing to help.”
St Crispin’s School
“The project team are providing in-house training onsite for catering and teaching staff and demonstrating the new practice to pupils in their classrooms. Primary pupils are excited to partake in the new interactive way of ordering their school lunch.”
St Helen’s Primary School
