Local Review Reply guide
Multi-Location Google Review Replies
Multi-location review reply work needs local tone, central visibility, and approval rules that keep risky replies from going public too quickly.
Manage Google review replies across locations
Free includes 3 AI replies, brand voice, approval workflows, analytics, and 1 location. Starter is A$5/month for 1 location and 30 replies/month. Growth is A$19/month for up to 3 locations and 300 replies/month. Scale is A$49/month for up to 10 locations and 1,000 replies/month. Custom plans are available above Scale. 2-minute signup via Google.
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Multi-location businesses need more than one shared template. Each location has local staff, local customers, and different review patterns, but head office still needs a consistent public standard. Local Review Reply supports location-level workflows so each profile can use the right voice while negative reviews, pending drafts, approvals, and failed posts stay visible. The goal is not to make every branch sound identical. It is to make every location responsive without losing control of sensitive public replies.
Operating model
| Role | Best responsibility | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Location manager | Approve local context and service details | They know what happened. |
| Head office | Set approval policy and monitor status | They protect brand consistency. |
| Agency | Draft and triage client replies | They reduce owner workload. |
Metrics to watch
- Locations connected.
- Pending replies by location.
- Average time from review to draft.
- Low-star reviews awaiting approval.
- Failed posts that need manual review.
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Frequently asked questions
Can each location have its own voice?
Yes. The workflow can use location-specific examples so replies do not sound like one corporate template.
Should head office approve every reply?
Not always. A practical setup lets positive replies move faster while low-star and sensitive reviews stay visible for approval.
Is this only for franchises?
No. It also fits chains, agencies, multi-site service businesses, and businesses with several Google Business Profile locations.
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