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Royalty calculation and collection

Automates monthly royalty calculations across all franchise locations and manages collection processes, reducing manual errors and ensuring timely payments. Streamlines financial operations while maintaining compliance and providing real-time visibility into franchise network revenue performance.

Workflow Trigger

Monthly reporting period ends (last day of month)

Visual Flow

Each node represents an automated step. Connections show how data and decisions move through the workflow.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Detailed explanation of each automated stage in the workflow.

  1. 1
    Trigger

    Monthly Period Closure Detected

    System automatically detects the end of monthly reporting period and initiates royalty calculation workflow. Triggers data collection from all active franchise locations.

  2. 2
    Action

    Collect Franchisee Sales Data

    Automatically retrieves gross sales data, transaction volumes, and revenue reports from all franchise locations. Validates data completeness and flags any missing submissions.

  3. 3
    Action

    Calculate Royalty Amounts

    Applies franchise agreement royalty percentages to gross sales data for each location. Generates itemized royalty statements with breakdowns by location and fee type.

  4. 4
    Decision

    Validate Payment Compliance Status

    Checks each franchisee's payment history and current account status. Routes compliant accounts to standard collection while flagging delinquent accounts for special handling.

  5. 5
    Action

    Generate Payment Notifications

    Automatically sends royalty invoices to compliant franchisees and escalated collection notices to delinquent accounts. Customizes messaging based on payment history and compliance status.

  6. 6
    Action

    Process Automated Collections

    Initiates automatic payment processing for franchisees with ACH authorization and tracks payment confirmations. Updates account statuses and generates exception reports for failed transactions.

  7. 7
    Output

    Distribute Royalty Reports

    Generates comprehensive royalty collection reports for franchise leadership showing collected amounts, outstanding balances, and network performance metrics. Archives all documentation for compliance purposes.

Outputs

  • Monthly royalty collection report
  • Individual franchisee payment statements
  • Delinquent account exception report

Key Metrics

  • Royalty collection rate percentage
  • Average days to payment
  • Number of delinquent accounts
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