Multi-Location Management
Multi-location features let you manage multiple stores, warehouses, or service areas from one system. Centralized reporting, inventory transfers, and consistent operations.
Why It Matters
- •Single dashboard for all locations
- •Compare performance across stores
- •Transfer inventory between locations
- •Consistent pricing and products
- •Centralized employee management
Key Capabilities
Unified Dashboard
See all locations in one view
Location Comparison
Compare sales, performance metrics
Inventory Transfers
Move stock between locations
Centralized Products
Manage catalog across all stores
Role-Based Access
Control who sees what
Consolidated Reporting
Combined and per-location reports
Provider Comparison
Excellent multi-location. Inventory transfers, centralized management, and location analytics.
Limitations: Per-location pricing
Strong multi-location support. Unified inventory, location-specific fulfillment, and consolidated reporting.
Limitations: Costs scale with locations
Good multi-location for small chains. Free for unlimited locations. Dashboard and basic transfers.
Limitations: Less sophisticated than Lightspeed
Multi-location restaurant management. Good for restaurant groups.
Limitations: Restaurant-focused features
Multi-location possible but less seamless. Each location somewhat independent.
Limitations: Less centralized control
Common Questions
How does pricing work for multiple locations?
Varies by provider. Square: free unlimited locations. Shopify/Lightspeed: per-location fees. Toast: location-based pricing. Factor this into total cost calculations.
What about franchise-specific needs?
Franchises need consistent branding with some local flexibility. Look for central menu/product control with location-specific pricing or items. Some POS have specific franchise features.
Best For
- ✓Retail chains
- ✓Restaurant groups
- ✓Franchises
- ✓Growing businesses