Plugin Updated Apr 13, 2025

GeoDirectory Franchise Manager

by GeoDirectory wpgeodirectory.com v2.3.8 Unlimited sites

GeoDirectory Franchise Manager is an add-on plugin by GeoDirectory for directory websites built on the GeoDirectory plugin. It lets businesses with several branches submit and manage all their franchise locations as related listings, so chains and franchises stay organized under one main listing.

Version: 2.3.8
Released: Apr 10, 2025
Developer: GeoDirectory
Type: WordPress plugin
Requires: GeoDirectory
Licence: GPL
Included in: Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
Topics: Directory and Listing Plugins

What’s new in GeoDirectory Franchise Manager 2.3.8

Version 2.3.8 · Apr 10, 2025 Latest

FixedLocked file field value not merged from main listing on franchise listing saved.

What it does

Directories that list restaurants, retail chains or service franchises often end up with the same business entered again and again, once per branch. Each copy has to be created and edited by hand, and details drift out of sync. This add-on groups those locations together, so a franchise owner can add and edit branch listings from a main listing instead of starting from scratch each time. Each location can still carry its own details and its own SEO settings.

The plugin works inside GeoDirectory and requires it to run. Directory owners who also use the Pricing Manager add-on can offer pricing packages built specifically for franchise submissions, which gives them a way to charge for multi-location listings. Field values from the main listing can be carried over to franchise listings when they are saved, which keeps shared information consistent across branches. It is also translation ready for multilingual directories.

Best for

GeoDirectory sites listing restaurant, retail or service chains
Directory owners selling listing packages to franchises
Franchisors managing many branch listings in one directory

Features

Multi-location listing support

Businesses can submit and manage multiple franchise locations within your directory, with each branch linked to the same parent business.

Faster franchise submissions

Creating and editing chain listings takes less repetition, since franchise owners build branch listings from their main listing instead of entering everything again.

Location-specific details

Each franchise location can hold its own details, so individual branches show information that applies to that specific address.

Custom SEO per branch

Set custom SEO settings for each franchise location so every branch listing has its own search-facing details.

Pricing Manager integration

Paired with the Pricing Manager add-on, directory owners can create customized pricing plans for franchise listings and charge for multi-location submissions.

Shared fields from the main listing

Locked field values from the main listing, including file fields, are merged into franchise listings when they are saved, keeping shared data consistent.

Translation ready

The add-on supports multilingual setups through available translation tools, so you can run a franchise directory in more than one language.

GeoDirectory Franchise Manager older versions

2.3.7Mar 14, 20251 fix
2.3.5Nov 23, 20241 fix
2.3.4May 5, 20241 fix
2.3.3Oct 6, 2023
2.3.2Sep 1, 2023
2.3.1Aug 11, 2023
2.3Apr 18, 2023

Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.

Questions about GeoDirectory Franchise Manager

Do I need GeoDirectory for this plugin to work?

Yes. This is an add-on for the GeoDirectory plugin, so GeoDirectory must be running on your site. The franchise features build on GeoDirectory's existing listing and submission system.

Can I charge businesses for adding franchise locations?

You can when you also use the Pricing Manager add-on. Together they let you set pricing packages tailored to franchise submissions, so multi-location businesses can pay for the listings they add to your directory.

Can each branch have its own information?

Yes. Each franchise location supports its own location-specific details and custom SEO settings. Fields you lock on the main listing are carried over to franchise listings when they are saved, so shared information stays the same everywhere.

Will it work on a multilingual directory?

The add-on is translation ready and supports multilingual setups through available translation tools, so you can present franchise listings to visitors in different languages.

Is GeoDirectory Franchise Manager free?

The code of GeoDirectory Franchise Manager is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.

Which version of GeoDirectory Franchise Manager is this?

Version 2.3.8, released Apr 10, 2025. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.

How do I update GeoDirectory Franchise Manager?

Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of GeoDirectory Franchise Manager automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.

What does GeoDirectory Franchise Manager need?

GeoDirectory Franchise Manager needs GeoDirectory installed and active.