> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tillbiz.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Managing stores

> Create and manage your store locations, including per-store payment settings.

A **store** (branch) is a place where you sell. Every business has at least one.
Each store keeps its own [stock](/guides/catalog-inventory/inventory), staff,
shifts, and payment settings.

<Note>
  Running **more than one** store requires the **Multi-branch** feature on your
  plan. See [Subscription & licensing](/guides/billing-addons/subscription-and-licensing).
</Note>

## Create a store

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open store settings">
    Go to **Settings → Stores** (Branches).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a new store">
    Click **New store** and enter its name, phone, email, and address.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set payment methods">
    Enable the methods this store accepts — **cash**, **card**, and/or **M-Pesa**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    The store is ready. Assign [staff](/guides/settings/users) and set opening
    [stock](/guides/catalog-inventory/inventory).
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Per-store M-Pesa

Each store can have its **own M-Pesa till** so payments land in the right place.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the store's M-Pesa settings">
    Edit the store and open its **M-Pesa configuration**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the till details">
    Add the M-Pesa credentials for that location.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    M-Pesa [payments](/guides/point-of-sale/processing-payments) at this store
    will now use this till.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  If a store doesn't have its own M-Pesa configured, TillBiz can fall back to your
  business-level settings where available. Check with your admin which till a store
  is using.
</Tip>

## Deactivating a store

A store you no longer use can be **deactivated** rather than deleted, preserving
its history in reports. Deactivated stores stop appearing for new sales.