🚀 Overview

The MultiBranchManager – Multi Branch POS Software is built to support businesses with multiple retail locations, outlets or franchise chains. It puts branch-level operations, centralized inventory control, unified sales and reporting into one dashboard. For retailers managing several stores, this platform brings real-world experience of branch workflows—transfers, centralised stock, branch performance analytics—all under one roof. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Target users: Retail chains, franchise systems, multi-store supermarkets, beverage-outlet networks, and developers or agencies that provide white-label POS solutions under GPL licensing.

✨ Key Features

• Multi-Branch Management: Create, manage and monitor multiple store locations from a single admin dashboard. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Smart POS Checkout: Fast billing, barcode scanning, receipt printing, split payments—built for store-floor staff. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Centralised Inventory Control: Real-time stock visibility across branches, branch-to-branch transfers and restock alerts. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Role-Based User Access: Assign roles – admin, branch manager, cashier – with customized permissions. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Reports & Analytics: Sales by branch, stock movement, product performance and consolidated dashboards. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Cloud-Ready & Mobile Friendly: Access your data from anywhere, manage branches remotely and support mobile payment workflows. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

⚙️ Technical Stack & Requirements

• Platform: PHP script (supports PHP 8+). :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Frontend: JavaScript, HTML5/CSS (Bootstrap or similar) for POS UI and admin console. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB (typical for PHP POS solutions) :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Server Requirements: Apache or Nginx, PHP 8.0+, extensions such as BCMath, Mbstring, Tokenizer, JSON, ZIP. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload files: Extract script and upload to your server’s public directory.
2. Create database: Set up MySQL/MariaDB and grant user privileges.
3. Configure environment: Update config with database credentials, site URL, and other settings.
4. Run installer or import schema: Follow built-in installer or execute SQL to create tables (per version documentation). :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
5. Set permissions: Ensure storage/cache directories are writable by the web server.
6. Configure branches, products & staff: Add your branch locations, assign users, set up products/variants and inventory rules.
7. Test checkout flow: Use POS interface at one branch, scan items, process payment, ensure stock updates reflect in central system.
8. Go live: Ensure SSL/HTTPS, backup strategy, and connect POS hardware (barcode scanner, receipt printer) as needed. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

📦 Deliverables

• Full source-code package of MultiBranchManager – Multi Branch POS Software. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• Admin panel files, branch management dashboard, POS interface, documentation/README file.
• GPL licence (unlimited domain usage when obtained via GPL distributor) — verify distributor terms. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

📱 Supported Platforms

• Web Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari (for admin & POS interface).
• Devices: Desktop, laptop and tablets (POS may also support touchscreen kiosks).
• Server OS: Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS) preferred; Windows server possible if PHP/MySQL stack is supported.

🧠 Notes

• License: Distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) when offered via GPL-compliant distributors. Check for unlimited domain use and update policy. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
• Customization tips: Extend modules for mobile POS apps (iOS/Android), integrate e-commerce plugin, add loyalty program or franchise module, or build custom reporting tools. Because it’s a multi-branch architecture, customisation should respect branch-centric data flows.
• SEO & Trust Assurance: For your retail business, having a unified POS system across branches builds operational clarity, supports brand reliability and enhances customer trust—valuable for long-term growth and search-visibility of your brand. Real time, centralised analytics also provide strong foundation for data-driven decisions.
• Experience highlight: This software caters to multi-store retail workflows—branch creation, stock transfers, unified reporting—demonstrating domain expertise of the developer in multi-location retail management. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

Developed by the vendor listed on Codester as “MultiBranchManager – Multi Branch POS Software”, first released July 2023. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

🔒 Disclaimer

This description is provided for informational and GPL-distribution listing purposes only. We are not the original rights-holder. All trademarks, logos and brand assets remain the property of their respective owners. For production deployment, ensure that you obtain a valid licence, run the system on a secure environment (SSL/HTTPS, regular backups), and comply with any local data-protection or retail-compliance regulations.