The verdict in three sentences
A multi-branch management platform costs in 2026 between 120,000 and 400,000 MAD depending on the number of branches and reporting depth. The value core is real-time consolidation (inventory, sales, margins) with per-branch roles and a degraded mode when the network drops. Properly phased, it pays back in 8 to 14 months thanks to lower stockouts (up to -25 %) and the end of manual reporting.
The budget per phase in 2026
Phasing lets you ship fast and spread the investment. 2026 order-of-magnitude estimate, North African market.
| Phase | Scope | Price MAD | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 - Core & roles | Auth, branches, permissions | 25,000 - 45,000 | 3-4 wks |
| Phase 2 - Multi-branch inventory | Stock, transfers | 35,000 - 70,000 | 4-6 wks |
| Phase 3 - Sales & POS | Collection, receipts | 30,000 - 60,000 | 4-5 wks |
| Phase 4 - Consolidated reporting | Dashboards, exports | 25,000 - 55,000 | 3-5 wks |
| Phase 5 - Degraded mode | Local cache, resync | 20,000 - 45,000 | 2-4 wks |
| Phase 6 - Integrations | ERP, accounting, API | 25,000 - 80,000 | var. |
A complete platform for 3 to 6 branches lands around 160,000 to 300,000 MAD, with advanced versions (BI, forecasting, multi-country) reaching 400,000 MAD.
Hosting and running costs
Cost does not stop at development. Here are the recurring annual items.
| Item | Scope | Annual cost MAD |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud hosting | Server, database, CDN | 9,000 - 30,000 |
| Backups & monitoring | Backups, alerts | 4,000 - 12,000 |
| Corrective maintenance | Fixes, security | 18,000 - 45,000 |
| Enhancements (small phases) | New requests | 20,000 - 60,000 |
| User support | Training, hotline | 8,000 - 24,000 |
Budget 60,000 to 170,000 MAD/year in running costs, i.e. about 15 to 25 % of the initial investment, to plan from the start.
Mini case study
Mehdi runs a chain of 4 equipment stores in Casablanca. Every Monday his managers spend 6 hours each consolidating spreadsheets, i.e. 24 hours/week total, and he suffers about 8 % stockouts. He invests 220,000 MAD in a platform (phases 1 to 5). Over one year: automatic reporting (~1,100 hours/year saved, valued at 120 MAD/h = 132,000 MAD/year), stockouts down to 6 % (i.e. -25 %) and optimized inter-branch transfers. Estimated payback: around 13 months, excluding the margin gain on avoided stockouts.
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FAQ
Why phase it rather than deliver everything at once?
Because you go live with core + inventory in 6 to 8 weeks, measure the value, then fund the next phases with the gains achieved.
What happens when a branch loses network?
Degraded mode (phase 5, 20,000 to 45,000 MAD) keeps the branch operational locally and resyncs automatically when the connection returns.
Can the platform connect to our ERP or accounting?
Yes, via API (phase 6, 25,000 to 80,000 MAD depending on the complexity and documentation of the existing ERP).
How much does annual running cost?
Budget 60,000 to 170,000 MAD/year (hosting, backups, maintenance, enhancements, support), i.e. 15 to 25 % of the initial investment.
How many branches can the platform support?
The architecture is built to grow: from 3-4 branches at launch to several dozen with no rebuild, adding a branch being a simple configuration.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your number of branches, your priorities (inventory, reporting, POS) and your indicative MAD budget. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
