Franchise-Friendly Booking Systems: Why BTI Works Out of the Box

Franchises face a unique challenge: balancing the independence of local operators with the consistency and control of a central brand. For class-based businesses, that challenge extends to bookings, payments, and reporting. A generic booking system often falls short. You need a franchise booking system that works out of the box - providing central oversight while making life simple for franchisees.

That’s exactly what Book That In delivers. Designed for class providers and multi-site operators, it combines the features franchises need into one seamless system.

1. The Challenges of Franchise Booking Management

Running a franchise without the right system creates problems such as:

1. Disjointed data - Each location manages its own bookings, making reporting slow and inconsistent.
2. Manual royalty collection - Franchisors waste time chasing fees from franchisees.
3. Lack of brand consistency - Different systems mean customers experience uneven branding.
4. Complex admin - Franchisees spend more time on admin and less on delivering great classes.

2. Why Generic Booking Systems Fall Short

Most booking systems aren’t built for franchise operations:

1. Single-account limitations - No way to separate franchisee and franchisor access.
2. No central reporting - Head office can’t see real-time performance across sites.
3. No fee automation - Royalties must be tracked and invoiced manually.
4. Inconsistent branding - Franchisees use different designs or workflows.

3. How Book That In Solves Franchise Booking Challenges

Book That In is designed with multi-location class businesses in mind. Key features include:

1. Centralised reporting - Franchisors can see real-time data across all locations.
2. Sub-accounts for franchisees - Each location manages its own bookings while staying connected to the central brand.
3. Automated fee collection - Royalties and franchise fees are calculated and collected automatically.
4. Consistent branding - All booking pages reflect the central franchise’s identity.
5. Scalable setup - Add new franchisees quickly without complex onboarding.

4. Step-by-Step: Setting Up a Franchise with BTI

1. Create a central franchisor account - Manage branding, oversight, and reporting.
2. Add franchisee sub-accounts - Give each location control over its own bookings.
3. Set up automated fees - Define percentages or fixed royalties to collect from bookings.
4. Customise branding - Ensure all franchisees’ pages match your central identity.
5. Monitor performance - Use centralised dashboards to track revenue, attendance, and growth.

5. Benefits for Franchisors and Franchisees

For franchisors:

• Real-time oversight of the whole network.
• No manual chasing of royalties.
• Stronger brand consistency across locations.
  
  

For franchisees:

• Simple tools for local class management.
• Less admin thanks to automation.
• Professional booking pages backed by central branding.
  
  

6. Why Book That In Wins for Franchises

Unlike generic tools, Book That In was built to handle the needs of class-based franchises. That means:

• Centralised reporting that keeps everyone aligned.
• Sub-accounts that balance independence with control.
• Automated franchise fee collection that saves time and avoids conflict.
  
  

See how other providers are using BTI on the franchise booking solution page and the reviews page.

Final Thoughts

Franchises succeed when local operators feel supported and central teams have oversight. Book That In provides the tools you need to balance both - with central reporting, sub-accounts, and automated fee collection all built in. That’s why it works out of the box as the perfect franchise booking system. Ready to simplify your franchise bookings? Book your demo today.