Overview – Chains in Vendion
Chain operations is Vendion's module for anyone running more than one restaurant under a shared brand or parent company. It's a brand new feature family launching in 2026, targeting franchisors, holding companies, master franchisees, and multi-unit operators.
What is a chain in Vendion?
A chain is an optional umbrella entity that groups multiple restaurants under centralized management – with varying levels of control and local flexibility. You can choose to share menu, brand, loyalty, and gift cards between units, or only selected parts.
Who is it for?
| Audience | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Franchisors | Brand standardization, central menu, oversight of all units |
| Holding companies | Shared financials, pooled loyalty, intercompany settlements |
| Master franchisees | Sub-franchising a brand to multiple locations |
| Multi-unit owners | Operational efficiency, consolidated reporting |
Important – optional: Restaurants without a chain link work exactly as before. Chain membership is fully optional. This means Vendion can launch chains without disrupting existing single-restaurant customers.
Swedish legal context
Swedish franchise structures typically look like:
- Franchisetagare – franchise holder running under the brand (may own one or multiple units)
- Moderbolag – parent company owning brand, IP, supply chain
- Samkörning – consolidated P&L across units
Vendion's chain model maps directly to this:
- Chain owner – parent company or franchisor (can designate chain admins)
- Chain members – people linked to the chain
- Chain-scoped permissions – granular rights per restaurant or group
Example: "Burger Buffet Holding AB" with 5 restaurants
- Shared menu managed centrally (franchise type)
- Each restaurant is its own legal entity (AB with own org number)
- Brand lock ensures all 5 use the same logo, colors, and name
- Guest gift cards can be sold at one unit and redeemed at another
- Monthly report: 5 separate P&Ls plus one consolidated view
What do you get as a chain owner?
The console at /chain/:slug/ gives you:
- Dashboard with KPIs across all member restaurants
- Consolidated analytics and P&L
- Menu template (master menu) to publish out
- Brand control (lock logo/colors/fonts)
- Chain gift cards with intercompany accounting
- Chain members and permission groups
- Intercompany settlements for month-end
- Feature toggles to enable/disable sharing per area
Next step: Read about the chain types franchise, holding, and custom to choose the right starting point.
This feature is part of Vendion Chain Operations.
Curious how it looks in practice? Read more about the product or book a short demo.
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