--- title: "Brand Connector" slug: "brand-connector" description: "Brand Connector page: franchisees view brands that have added them and manage brand connections." updated: 2026-05-04T17:59:25Z published: 2026-05-04T17:59:25Z canonical: "docs.restaurant365.com/brand-connector" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.restaurant365.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Brand Connector From the Brand Connector, users can view the brand(s) that their instance can be connected to. Users can also view available brand’s assigned location groups and whether the brand has a data share agreement signed. The Brand Connector tool lists all brands that have added the instance to their **Approved Franchisee** list. Each of the listed brands can have a single **item location group** assigned to it. These location groups are the location groups created within an instance. > [!NOTE] > Location groups used for brand-managed items **cannot** have subgroups. Learn more about [location groups.](/doc/docs/location-groups-in-smart-ops). Once a location group is connected to a brand, [Brand-Managed Records](https://help.restaurant365.net/en/support/solutions/articles/12000093451) for that brand will be created and associated with all locations within the location group. Brand-managed records include: - Purchased Items - Vendor Items - Vendors - Units of Measure - Item Categories - Recipes - Menu Items/Modifiers - Menu Item Categories > [!NOTE] > A location group can only be assigned when first connecting to the brand. For assistance adjusting location group assignments after initial setup, please contact [R365 Support](https://help.restaurant365.net/en/support/tickets/new). Before any brand can be subscribed to, the default **Item Cost** and **Item Inventory** accounts must be defined within [System Preferences](https://help.restaurant365.net/en/support/solutions/articles/12000039173). ![A screenshot of a computer AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/brand-management-page-image-89lfsghs.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T10%3A05%3A08Z&se=2026-11-12T11%3A05%3A08Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=4k17sYAmof9FaBQkB9G6ZeKljoOQmeRBhlT%2FzlDwp6c%3D) --- ## **Navigation** ****Navigation Menu**** 1. Open the **Admin** app. 2. Expand **Brands**. 3. Click **Brand Connector**. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-9GO677XS.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T10%3A05%3A08Z&se=2026-11-12T11%3A05%3A08Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=4k17sYAmof9FaBQkB9G6ZeKljoOQmeRBhlT%2FzlDwp6c%3D) ****Search**** Navigate to pages with the [R365 global search bar](/doc/docs/r365-search): 1. Enter all or part of the **page name** in the R365 global search bar. 2. Select the page from the results list. > Only enabled pages can be searched for. If the desired page is not enabled, contact your CSM for assistance. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-1745007955784.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T10%3A05%3A08Z&se=2026-11-12T11%3A05%3A08Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=4k17sYAmof9FaBQkB9G6ZeKljoOQmeRBhlT%2FzlDwp6c%3D) --- ## **Brand Connector** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-MO6EO1OR.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T10%3A05%3A08Z&se=2026-11-12T11%3A05%3A08Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=4k17sYAmof9FaBQkB9G6ZeKljoOQmeRBhlT%2FzlDwp6c%3D) > [!WARNING] > The Brand Connector is view only and should only be managed by R365. For more information about the brand connector, please reach out to your CSM. | | **Field** | **Description** | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Brands | The list of brands that have added the instance to their Approved Franchisee list. | | 2 | Location Groups | The location group assigned to the brand. | | 3 | Data Share Agreement Checkbox | Indicates whether the Data Share Agreement has been signed for this instance. When checked, the locations associated with this instance will be available in [enterprise reporting](/doc/docs/enterprise-reports) for corporate instances. When the Data Share Agreement has been signed, the checkbox will be checked, and users will see additional fields, including the date the agreement was signed and the individual who signed. Users have the option to upload a copy of the agreement. > [!NOTE] > The Data Share Agreement checkbox can only be checked/unchecked by **R365**. For help enabling data sharing, please contact your CSM. | | 4 | Save | Saves any changes made. | --- ## **Assigning Location Groups** A brand can only have a single location group assigned to it. A location group can only be assigned to one brand. Users should configure brands and location groups as needed. > [!NOTE] > Location groups used for brand-managed items cannot have subgroups. Learn more about [Location Groups here](https://help.restaurant365.net/en/support/solutions/articles/12000039162). To assign a location group follow these steps: *Click steps to expand for additional information and images.* **1) Click the **Location Group** field to open the location group list.** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-N5QJ534Q.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T10%3A05%3A08Z&se=2026-11-12T11%3A05%3A08Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=4k17sYAmof9FaBQkB9G6ZeKljoOQmeRBhlT%2FzlDwp6c%3D) **2) Select the desired location group.** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-193JH13D.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T10%3A05%3A08Z&se=2026-11-12T11%3A05%3A08Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=4k17sYAmof9FaBQkB9G6ZeKljoOQmeRBhlT%2FzlDwp6c%3D) **3) Once the brand/brands have their assigned location group, click **Save.**** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-WACMHYB8.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T10%3A05%3A08Z&se=2026-11-12T11%3A05%3A08Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=4k17sYAmof9FaBQkB9G6ZeKljoOQmeRBhlT%2FzlDwp6c%3D) Restaurant365