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# Location

The Location Settings page allows you to manage all your physical storefronts or operating bases from a single dashboard. Whether you have one shop or a chain of ten, you can control the profile and details for each specific location here.

To access this page, open the main navigation drawer and select Location Settings.

<Note>
  \*\*Please note, \*\*locations are treated as individual stores, which means that you will need to switch between accounts to preview and fulfill orders and manage other parts of your store.

  \*\*HOWEVER, \*\*you can import your existing Stripe Account ID to collect payments from both accounts.
</Note>

## 1. Managing Your Locations

The main dashboard displays a list of all locations currently linked to your account.

### The Location Card

Each location is represented by a card that displays:

* **Store Name:** The specific name for this location (e.g., "Main Street Bakery" vs. "Downtown Kiosk").
* **Address:** The physical address customers will see.
* **Primary Status:** A badge indicating if this is your main business location.

## 2. Adding a New Location

To expand your business presence, click the **"Add Location"** button. This launches a simple 5-step wizard to set up your new storefront.

### Step 1: Store Identity

Define how this specific location appears to the public.

* **Business Name:** Enter the name of this shop.
* **About Business:** Write a short story or description specific to this location.
* **Tagline:** A catchy phrase to grab attention (max 140 characters).
* **Business Category:** Choose your primary sector (e.g., Retail, Restaurant).
  * *Note:* If you select **Restaurant**, an additional **Cuisine Type** menu will appear.

### Step 2: Address & Contact

Ensure customers can find and contact this branch.

* **Business Address:** Start typing your street address. Select the correct match from the dropdown list to ensure accurate GPS mapping for customers and delivery drivers.
* **Contact Details:** Enter the specific **Email**, **Phone Number**, and **Website** for this location.

### Step 3: Sales Model & Attributes

Customize how this location operates.

**Sales Model** Select how you sell products at this site:

* **Retail:** Direct sales to individual consumers.
* **Wholesale:** Bulk sales to other businesses.
* **Both:** Enable this if you handle both retail and B2B orders here.

**Service Options (Restaurants Only)** If this is a food establishment, you can toggle:

* **Dine-in:** For on-premise service.
* **Takeout:** For customer pickup orders.

**Business Attributes** Highlight your identity to help customers find you in search filters:

* **Indigenous-owned**
* **Women-owned**
* **Ethnic Store** (Cultural Heritage)

### Step 4: Visual Branding

Upload images to make your store stand out. The app provides a live preview of how your store will look on mobile and desktop devices.

* **Upload Logo:** A square image, typically your brand icon.
* **Upload Cover Photo:** A wide, high-quality banner image that sits at the top of your profile.

### Step 5: Completion

Review your details and click **Complete**. Your new location will immediately appear in your dashboard and be linked to your main account.