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Multi Branch Inventory Software for Chains and Franchises
With one shop, the owner can see the shelves. With three or five branches, stock lives in phone calls and WhatsApp photos. One branch runs out of a fast seller while another has it gathering dust, and at month end nobody can say which branch is really making money. Multi branch inventory software keeps every branch’s stock in one system and shows head office the full picture.
Who it is for
- Retail chains: marts, pharmacies, clothing, shoes, mobile and electronics shops with two or more branches.
- Franchise owners who want each outlet’s stock and sales in one place.
- Wholesalers with a head office, shops and godowns in different cities.
- Restaurants and bakeries with a central store that supplies outlets.
What goes wrong across branches
- Stock in the wrong place: Branch A is out of stock, Branch B has 60 pieces, and the customer leaves.
- Transfers on WhatsApp: “send 20 cartons” is a message, not a record, so stock goes missing between branches.
- Separate systems: each branch runs its own software or register, and head office adds them up by hand.
- No control: anyone at a branch can change stock or prices, and nobody knows who did it.
- Late reports: the owner sees branch figures days later, after the problem has already cost money.
What multi branch inventory software does
One system, every branch
Each branch and godown is its own location in one system, so stock is shown branch by branch and in total.
Branch to branch transfers
Stock moves through transfers that are pending, in transit or completed, so it is never lost between branches.
Reports per branch or all branches
Sales, stock, stock value and profit reports for one branch or the whole business, exported to Excel or PDF.
Roles, permissions and a log
Decide who can sell, receive stock, transfer or adjust, and see who changed what in the activity log.
Receive stock where it lands
Purchase orders are received into the branch or godown where the goods arrive, including part deliveries.
One product list for all
One item list with barcodes, units and sub-units, variants and batch and expiry where needed, shared by every branch.
Questions to ask in any multi branch demo
| Ask this | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Show me a transfer from one branch to another, step by step. | If stock does not show “in transit”, shortages between branches stay hidden. |
| Can head office see stock and sales for all branches on one screen? | Adding up separate branch files by hand is where errors start. |
| Can a branch user be stopped from changing stock or prices? | Without roles, every branch can quietly change the numbers. |
| What happens when a branch’s internet goes down? | Cloud software needs internet. Ask how billing continues and plan a backup connection. |
| Can I import my current items and opening stock from Excel? | Typing thousands of items by hand delays the start by weeks. |
| What will it cost to add a branch next year? | Get the cost of growth in writing before you sign. |
How a multi branch rollout usually runs
- Free demo: we show the software with your branches and a few of your products.
- Item list: your products, units and barcodes are imported from Excel.
- Opening stock: each branch counts on an agreed day and the count becomes its opening stock.
- Training: branch staff are trained on WhatsApp or Google Meet; head office learns the reports.
- Go live branch by branch: many owners start with one branch and the godown, then add the rest.
Ezitech’s inventory software, set up for your branches
Ezitech has ready inventory and POS software that we set up around your branches, godowns, products and staff roles. We train your team on WhatsApp or Google Meet and support you on WhatsApp.
- Branches, godowns, user roles and reports arranged for your business after a free demo.
- Billed in rupees.
- It runs in the browser and needs internet. For a counter with no reliable internet, see our billing software for PC that works without internet.
- Anything beyond the ready software is built as custom work, with a written scope and quote.
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Tell us how many branches you run
Share your branches, godowns and how stock moves between them today. We will show it set up in the software and send a written quote.
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Frequently asked questions
What is multi branch inventory software?
Software that keeps the stock of every branch and godown in one system, moves stock between them through transfers, and gives head office reports for each branch and for the whole business.
Can head office see all branches at once?
Yes. Reports can be run for one branch or all branches, including sales, stock, stock value and profit.
How are transfers between branches tracked?
Each transfer has a status: pending, in transit or completed. Stock leaves the sending branch and is added to the receiving branch on the record.
Can I limit what branch staff can do?
Yes. Roles and permissions decide who can sell, receive, transfer or adjust stock, and the activity log shows who changed what.
Does it work if a branch loses internet?
The software runs in the browser and needs internet, so we suggest a backup connection at each branch. For counters with no reliable internet, we offer separate billing software for PC that works offline.
How much does multi branch inventory software cost?
It depends on the number of branches, users and any custom work. After a free demo we send a written quote.