Multi-location and franchise businesses generate large volumes of data across POS systems, accounting platforms, and operational tools — but turning that data into clear, reliable insights is often manual and inefficient. Whether managing 2, 20, or 200 locations, Pontem enables multi-location brands to gain a true 360-degree view of both unit-level and overall brand performance.
The Challenge
Single-location businesses focus on running one operation. Multi-location businesses must maintain consistency, visibility, and performance across many sites — often managing large, disconnected datasets that strain time and resources.
How might we save time, reduce costs, and refocus teams on improving business performance rather than manual report creation?
The Solution
At Pontem, we design and deliver tailored platforms built around each client’s unique needs. For our franchise and multi-location clients, these solutions often include:
AUTOMATED DATA PIPELINES: Centralized and consolidated reporting from multiple source systems using secure vendor-provided APIs, enabling reliable, automated data retrieval directly from your existing platforms.
STANDARDIZED KPI FRAMEWORKS: Consistent, trusted metrics across all reports.
INTERACTIVE LOCATION PERFORMANCE: Reports with multi-level sales analysis (weekly, monthly quarterly).
TRANSACTION-LEVEL PERFORMANCE: Created for detailed, item-level insight and deeper performance analysis.
FRANCHISE REPORTING PORTAL: An online portal providing key reports for head office and franchise owners.
Technologies used:
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Azure SQL Databases
Microsoft Azure Data Factory
Microsoft Azure Web Apps
The Impact
The investment in centralized reporting represented a fraction of the value it generated. By eliminating manual processes and standardizing performance visibility, our clients saw measurable operational and financial returns.
Key Outcomes
Over 200+ hours saved annually by automating manual reporting processes.
Clients reallocated operations team capacity from report preparation to performance improvement initiatives.
Reduced operational costs tied to spreadsheet management and data consolidation.