Sodha: Transforming financial operations in a fast-moving franchise environment

About

Sodha Group is a successful multi-site, multi-company hospitality business, operating primarily as a Domino’s and Miniso franchisee. With a growing portfolio of stores and brands, Sodha needed a financial system that could not only keep up with their fast-paced expansion but also optimise operations across multiple entities.

Sodha Group partnered with 4PointZero to enhance and scale their finance function equipping them with the tools and strategies needed to drive efficiency, adapt quickly, and plan with confidence. We implemented new systems and provided guidance on optimising financial processes to drive long-term growth.

Challenge

Building a scalable finance function

Sodha Group ambitious growth strategy involved opening new sites and diversifying their portfolio, which introduced complexities around forecasting, financial reporting, and operational system integration across multiple entities, particularly within the Domino’s franchise framework. Recognising this, 4PointZero tailored a robust financial ecosystem to provide seamless multi-brand management across the company. The implementation of tailored solutions streamlined financial processes and delivered some key operational enhancements which included:

Customer EPG Integration

A bespoke EPG (Electronic Point of Sale Gateway) was developed to integrate Domino’s operational systems with Sodha finance platform. This streamlined data consolidation and reporting across individual stores, slashing manual input and driving efficiency.

Centralised finance control

A system capable of managing multiple legal entities under one umbrella, automating sales and purchases store data, and delivering both detailed and consolidated reports, gave Sodha Group stronger oversight at every reporting level.

With the new system in place, Sodha’s finance team gained improved visibility and control across all stores, while reducing the need for manual data entry and reconciliation.

Solution

Forecasting for expansion with precision

With new store launches and acquisitions on the horizon, Sodha Group needed solutions to model future performance scenarios. 4PointZero provided cutting-edge forecasting tools specifically designed for complex, multi-site operations enabling the team to model future cash flow and performance scenarios based on projected sales, staffing, and capital investment.

4PointZero provided the support to structure their financial forecasting in a way that was practical, accurate, and aligned with their expansion goals. This included:

• Bespoke forecasting templates: enabling Sodha’s team to project cash flow, staffing costs, and capital investment with greater accuracy.
• Store-level customisation: providing forecasting tools included tailored reporting dimensions to track performance and profitability at the individual store level.
• Fully integrated dashboards: ensuring forecasting data was seamlessly incorporated into Sodha’s broader financial system, providing an all-in-one view for faster, more informed decision-making.

Through these tools, Sodha Group gained the clarity and confidence to allocate resources effectively and unlock new growth opportunities.

Financial systems built for growth and flexibility

For franchise businesses like Sodha Group, the ability to adapt quickly is critical. Store performance can vary, expansion moves quickly, and financial oversight must remain sharp at all times. With a tailored finance ecosystem in place, the group now benefits from:

• Real-time reporting: providing comprehensive reporting across all sites and brands enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Streamlined daily processing: with automated processes reduced manual data entry and reconciliation.
• Clear forecasting tools: providing the real-time insight to support expansion and make decisions based on scenario planning.
• A flexible and scalable system: to support both current operations and future plans.

Sodha Group’s partnership with 4PointZero extended beyond systems implementation. Acting as advisors, 4PointZero ensured that the new financial processes aligned with the company’s ambitious expansion goals and allowed them to scale seamlessly.