Want to show franchise stores on a map and manage them easily? If you run a franchise spread across India, you already know how tough it gets to keep track of store locations, managers, services, and updates. That’s where interactive maps step in—not just as a tool to display your presence, but as a powerful backend system to manage operations too.
At MAPOG, we’re solving this exact problem.
The Core Challenge: Managing a Widespread Franchise Network
Imagine you’re running a chain of retail outlets or service centers across the region—whether it’s 10 locations or 100. Here’s what starts to become difficult:
- Keeping track of all your locations, their status, and updates
- Letting your Team manage local operations
- Helping your customers easily find their nearest outlet
- Highlighting what services are available where (home delivery, parking, etc.)
- Sharing all of this data internally without any hassle
How MAPOG Helps You Show and Manage Franchise Stores on a Map
With MAPOG’s interactive maps, you can:
| Feature | How it Helps |
|---|---|
| Show All Stores in One View | Let customers and teams see every outlet in one map |
| Filter by Region/Service | Easily check “all the stores with delivery” or “stores offering parking” |
| Real-time Updates | Update store details anytime—timings, manager contact, etc. |
| Add Custom Data | Add Images, Business Hours, Social Media Links , Store Details |
| Share Easily | Embed on your website or share a direct link |
| Controlled Access | Provide Map Control Access – Editor , Contributor or Viewer |
How to Show Franchise Stores on a Map: Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these steps to build and manage your franchise map on MAPOG :
1. Create a New Map
- Click on “Create New Map”
- Choose the “Category” template
- Add your Story Title and Description
- Hit Save
2. Add Locations
- Click “Add Story”
- Create a Category (e.g., “City Name”)
- Add Location Title (e.g., “S Mart Gumasta Nagar”)
- Write a short description about the store
- Upload a store image
3. Add Attributes (Key Store Info)
- First, create a Point Type under “Select Type” , e.g., “Retail Map”
- Then define your Attributes, such as:
- Address
- Landmark
- Store Manager
- Customer Care
- Opening Hours
- Parking Availability
- Delivery Available
4. Add Nearby Locations to Franchise Store Map
- Pin the Location on the Map
- Enter the Nearby Location Name
- Choose a Colour to represent this type of point
- Optionally, click on the Edit Icon to change the symbol/icon
- Add Distance manually if known
- Click Save
To Measure Distance from Store to Nearby Point:
- Click on Toolbox
- Select Measure Type as “Distance”
- Then click two points (e.g., store and landmark) to view exact distance on the map
Now add other Store Locations and their details to complete your franchise map.
5. Share or Embed Your Franchise Store Map
- Once your map is complete, click on “Preview & Share”
- You can:
- Copy a link to share Privately or Publicly
- Click “Provide Access”
- Add Name & Email
- Select Role:
- Editor – Can edit all, manage viewers/contributors
- Contributor – Can edit only assigned parts
- Viewer – View-only access
- Or Share Embedded Map by Copying the Link
Retail Industry Use Case: Benefits of Showing Franchise Stores on Map
Interactive maps offer powerful advantages for the retail industry, especially for multi-store and franchise businesses. From operations to customer engagement, here’s how they add value:
- Internal Coordination: Give editors, contributors, or viewers controlled access for smooth collaboration.
- Franchise Management: Keep location and details up-to-date across all outlets.
- Store Operations: Track services like parking, delivery, and store timings; add nearby landmarks for better navigation.
- Marketing Teams: Embed maps on websites or landing pages to improve customer experience and drive foot traffic.
- Customer Experience: Help users find the nearest store, explore services, and plan visits—all from a single, interactive map.
Simple. Powerful. MAPOG.
Franchise businesses today need more than just spreadsheets. They need smart tools that:
- Highlight their reach
- Help them scale efficiently
- Make data accessible to teams and customers alike
MAPOG is built for exactly that.
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