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Unified B2C eCommerce Platform for a Nationwide Retail Franchise Network

Client Overview

A leading US-based retail brand with 70 + franchise locations across the country approached eBramha Techworks to modernize and unify its digital commerce operations. The company serves franchise network, managing a catalogue of over 1,50,000 products (including 23,000 active SKUs). Their goal was to create a centralized yet locally empowered eCommerce ecosystem that streamlined operations across corporate and franchisee levels.

Business Challenges

The client faced significant hurdles in managing distributed retail operations at scale:

  • Fragmented Inventory Visibility: Each franchise operated independently, with limited insight into real-time stock availability at the corporate level.
  • Order Fulfillment Challenges: Orders were not routed efficiently to the nearest location, leading to delayed deliveries and higher logistics costs.
  • Inconsistent Customer Experience: Multiple local websites and checkout systems created brand inconsistency and customer confusion.
  • Disconnected Systems: Franchisee inventory, corporate reporting, and intranet applications were not synchronized.
  • Franchise Functionality: Franchise lacked tailored pricing and tax workflows.
  • Product Data Overload: Maintaining 1,50,000 SKUs across active and archived products required automation, taxonomy standardization, and clean data management.

eBramha’s Solution & Approach

eBramha Techworks implemented a custom-engineered omnichannel B2C eCommerce platform with seamless integration between corporate headquarters, franchisee stores, and end customers.

1. Centralized Multi-Store Architecture

  • Built a franchisee-level storefront for each of the 70 + locations, connected to a unified corporate backend.
  • Implemented real-time synchronization so that each franchise can manage its local inventory, pricing, and promotions, while the corporate site maintains a consolidated inventory view.

2. Advanced Inventory & Fulfillment Logic

  • Developed a round-robin fulfillment algorithm that automatically routes customer orders to the nearest store with available stock.
  • Enabled curbside pickup and drop-shipping workflows for improved flexibility.
  • Integrated stock updates and warehouse transfers directly into the corporate intranet for instant reporting.

3. Rich B2C Experience

  • Designed a modern, responsive UI/UX for retail shoppers with multiple checkout options — guest checkout, registered users, corporate buyers, and franchise customers.
  • Integrated secure payment gateways, real-time shipping API, and loyalty- reward modules.
  • Personalized product recommendations based on local inventory and customer location.

4. Robust Franchise Features

  • Implemented Franchise login, custom price lists, and Franchise admin dashboard.

5. Data & Scalability

  • Over 1,50,000 products with structured taxonomy and image optimization.
  • Built scalable APIs for ERP / CRM / Intranet integration ensuring business continuity.
  • Set up real-time analytics dashboards for sales, inventory aging, and customer behavior.

Results & Impact

The new platform transformed the client’s digital ecosystem:

Metric Before / After Implementation
Inventory Visibility Fragmented → Unified real-time view across 70 + stores
Order Fulfillment Manual → Automated nearest-store assignment
Customer Experience Inconsistent → Unified branded omnichannel journey
Data Accuracy 65 % match → 99 % real-time sync accuracy
Corporate Control Limited → Full visibility + automated reporting

Key Takeaways

  • Scalable Architecture: The solution now supports 23000 + active products and can scale beyond 100 franchise locations.
  • Seamless Integration: End-to-end connectivity between franchisee operations, corporate systems, and customer touchpoints.
  • Customer Choice & Speed: With multiple checkout modes and round-robin fulfillment, delivery times and costs dropped significantly.
  • Future-Ready Platform: Designed for growth — supporting mobile apps, AI- based recommendations, and multi-language expansion.

Conclusion
eBramha’s end-to-end Franchise B2C eCommerce implementation empowered the client to unify their nationwide franchise network, enhance customer experience, and achieve operational efficiency at scale.

By leveraging real-time data synchronization, intelligent fulfillment logic, and customized Franchise eCommerce features, the client transformed into a digitally connected retail enterprise capable of serving both corporate and consumer segments with agility and consistency.