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Multi-location reporting: one view across stores

With more than one location, the question stops being how much did we sell and becomes where, when and why.

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The short version

Merchant Fund Express explains payments in plain English so owners can make better decisions about equipment and processing.

With more than one location, the question stops being how much did we sell and becomes where, when and why.

Reports that roll up across locations show total sales, but the value is in the comparison: same item at two stores, same hour on different days, same employee on different shifts.

The setup is mostly naming: consistent item names and categories across locations so a report makes sense without a translator.

How to decide

Standardize names

Use one name for each item at every location.

Group by location

Filter by store to compare sales, labor and refunds.

Set manager views

Managers see their own store, owners see all.

Review weekly

Pick two or three numbers and track them every week.

Side by side

QuestionReportWhy it helps
Which store sells most?Sales by locationStaffing and inventory
Which item lags?Item sales by locationMenu changes
Where are refunds high?Refunds by locationTraining and controls
How are tips?Tips by employee and storeFair payouts

A worked example

A two-store taqueria notices that one location sells far fewer horchata drinks at lunch. A look at the hourly report shows the second store has no cold dispenser at the counter, and the fix is a display, not a menu change.

Common mistakes

Using different item names at each store.
Giving every manager owner access.
Tracking too many numbers at once.
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The quick recap

Standardize names: Use one name for each item at every location.
Group by location: Filter by store to compare sales, labor and refunds.
Set manager views: Managers see their own store, owners see all.
Review weekly: Pick two or three numbers and track them every week.

Before you decide: three questions

Where will it live, and how will it be powered and connected?
What is the busiest ten minutes of my day, and what happens in them?
Where will it live, and how will it be powered and connected?

Questions worth asking your processor

Does it apply to every location and every device I use?
What would change if I took the same sale by phone instead of in person?
What does the statement look like in the month this first applies?
Is this fee fixed, or does it change with the card type and how the card is taken?

How we help

A device or pricing decision looks bigger on paper than it is in practice. Most owners are well served by choosing for their busiest ten minutes, keeping the first setup simple and adding pieces as volume proves the need.

Call (305) 384-8391 and tell us how you sell. We will explain the options in plain English, give you a personal quote and review your current statement for free. There is no price list to compare against, because the right setup depends on your business.

In more depth

Start every weekly review with the same three numbers by location, so the pattern is visible: sales, labor as a share of sales and the top item. Then pick one location for a closer look each week, rotating, rather than trying to analyze all of them every time. The discipline matters more than the depth, and it makes outliers stand out.

As explained by Merchant Fund Express. Updated 2026.

Common questions

Can managers only see their store?

Yes. Permissions control which locations a user can see.

Can I compare two weeks?

Date ranges can be compared in reports.

Does each store need its own account?

No. Multi-location management connects stores under one dashboard.

Can I export?

Reports can be exported for your accountant.

Is support available in Spanish?

Yes. English and Spanish support are available by phone, on site and during staff training, so the person who opens on Monday can learn it in the language they work in.

Will my current equipment still work?

Sometimes. We review what you have and tell you what can be reused, what is worth replacing and what you should check in your contract before deciding.

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