What is a Sublocation?
Understanding sublocations and how they structure your business in Tiquo
Sublocations are a core concept in Tiquo. They allow an organisation to manage different parts of its business independently, while still operating within one unified platform.
Sublocations make it possible to run simple single-venue setups as well as complex multi-brand, multi-entity operations without changing systems.
Definition of a Sublocation
A sublocation represents a distinct operational unit within your organisation. This could be a physical space, a department, a venue within a venue, or a service area that needs its own configuration, reporting, or payment flows.
A sublocation can be configured to support one or more revenue types, such as products, services, bookings, or memberships. Each enabled revenue type operates independently and includes its own workflows, tools, and reporting.
A business may operate entirely from a single sublocation, for example a standalone bar or café, or across multiple sublocations within the same organisation. Tiquo is designed to support both scenarios seamlessly.
Each sublocation can have its own:
Products & Services
Independent catalog and pricing
Availability & Bookings
Separate scheduling
Orders & POS
Dedicated order flows
Staff Access
Granular permissions
Payment Routing
Separate settlement
Reporting
Independent analytics
Sublocations always sit within an organisation and can be linked to the same or different legal entities.
Common Sublocation Examples
Sublocations are flexible and can represent many real-world setups:
This structure allows each operational area to function independently while remaining connected to the wider business.
When to Use a Sublocation
You should use a sublocation when part of your business needs:
- Its own products, services, or availability
- Separate operational workflows
- Independent reporting or performance tracking
- Distinct staff access or permissions
- Separate payment routing or settlement
If something needs to be configured, operated, or settled independently, it should usually be set up as a sublocation.
How Sublocations Affect Pricing
Tiquo pricing is based on sublocations and the types of revenue enabled within them.
| Scenario | Billing |
|---|---|
| Single sublocation | Billed monthly |
| Multiple revenue types | Each revenue type billed separately |
| Products + Services | Both capabilities billed |
This approach ensures pricing scales fairly with operational complexity rather than headcount or customer volume.
How Sublocations Affect Operations
Sublocations provide operational clarity and control by allowing teams to:
- Run products and services with dedicated workflows
- Control staff access at a granular level
- Route payments correctly across legal entities
- Track performance per sublocation or across the organisation
- Maintain consistency across brands and locations
From a customer perspective, the experience remains unified. Customers can interact with one or multiple sublocations while still feeling like they are engaging with a single, cohesive business.