The Operating System for Network Operators Managing Communities
gives network operators an operating system to run and monetize their network—subscriptions, advertising, events, sponsorships, and featured placements, all built in. Plus, a trusted marketplace that grows organically within their branded network—powered by member recommendations.
- Local
- Regional
- National
- TRUSTED BY COMMUNITY NETWORKS IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA — BUILT FOR LOCAL, DESIGNED TO SCALE.
– THE PROBLEM –
You’re managing your network across too many disconnected tools.
You’ve got Mailchimp or Constant Contact for emails, Google Sheets for members, Facebook for engagement, and a static PDF for the business directory. It works—until it becomes too much to manage.
No recurring revenue model
Sponsorships are one-time. There’s no system to charge businesses monthly, upsell ad placements, or track who’s paid.
Members forget you exist
A static directory gets visited once. Without deals, events, and a personalized feed, there’s no reason to come back.
Operations run on you
Approvals, announcements, and billing issues all land in your inbox—because there’s no system.
– The Solution –
One system for operators running communities. Infinite leverage.
gives community network operators the infrastructure — one connected system for billing, verification, communications, events, program management, and member management– so the network runs itself and you stay in control.
Operators
Run the whole network from one Command Center
Businesses
Manage their profile, deals, events, and analytics
Community
Discover, save, and connect with local businesses
If you run one of these–you've come to the right place.
– built for network operators–
Founder-Led Brands
Make it easier for members to connect, refer, and grow together.
→ More referrals and a new revenue layer
Franchise Operators
Support local growth across every location with one connected system.
→ Consistency and a new revenue layer
Master-Planned Communities
Create a connected resident experience that adds long-term value.
→ Resident engagement and a new revenue layer
Business Ecosystems & Chambers
Help members get real visibility, referrals, and value they renew for.
→ Retention and a new revenue layer
- Vendor Economy Layer
- Sponsor & Partner Digital Layer
- Brand Extension–LTV Audience
Works Across Real-World Networks– TRUST PILLARS –
The Three Things Your Network Must Get Right.
Every serious local community network depends on the same three foundations. BranStory delivers all three in one system.
Verified Merchants
Every business, identity-checked. BranStory makes it possible to verify businesses before they earn visibility.
Friend-First Discovery
A smarter way for members to find trusted people, businesses, and opportunities inside your network.
Provable ROI
BranStory shows operators and businesses real activity signals–profile views, clicks, engagement, and redemptions.
Everything you need to run your network — in one place.
is your network’s Command Center that replaces the spreadsheets, email chains, and manual approvals that drown out your week. From the moment a business applies to become a member in your network, to the moment a community member claims their first deal, every step is automated, tracked, and visible.
– For network operators –
Member Management
Add, invite, suspend, and manage all members from one dashboard. Bulk-invite businesses to claim pre-seeded listings.
Business Verification Queue
Announcement System
Review Moderation Queue
Real-Time Network Analytics
Team + Permissions
Billing & Subscriptions
Events Engine
Automated Alerts
CRM
AI Assistant (Optional)
Get found. Get verified. Get customers.
‘s operating system gives your business members a professional presence inside your trusted branded network — with tools to post deals, host events, publish job listings, and see exactly how their community members are engaging with them.
– For your business members –
Claim Flow (Stitch)
Business owners get a branded email with a magic link. One click and their profile is pre-filled from Google Places and the web. No blank forms.
Rich Business Profile
Deals Engine
Events Management
Business Analytics
Multi-Rep Profiles
Job Board
Ad System
Discover the businesses your community already loves.
The 
community portal is seamlessly embedded within your network. It features a built-in recommendation engine that creates a personalized, social discovery experience for local businesses. As more of your friends use it, it becomes increasingly valuable—delivering a feed that surfaces the right business at the right moment, every time.
– For Your community members –
"Loved by Your Community" Feed
The home feed prioritizes what your friends have saved, reviewed, or endorsed. No friends yet? It surfaces community favorites by your category preferences. Always relevant, never empty.
Favorites (Work / Life Toggle)
Friends + Social Graph
Deals + Events
Weekly Community Digest
Reviews + Endorsements
Business Suggestions
– How it works –
We've built a unified monetization and network management system–so you can thrive where you're planted.
- START
1
Import your directory
Upload your existing business list. Profiles are pre-seeded — no one starts from a blank page.
2
Businesses claim their listing
Each owner gets a branded email with a magic link. Their profile is pre-filled from Google Places and the web. They’re live in minutes.
3
Subscription activation
The business picks a plan. Stripe handles checkout. Their dashboard unlocks the moment payment confirms.
4
Verification builds trust
Businesses submit their license and EIN. Admin approves in the queue. A green Verified badge appears on their profile.
5
Community discover & engage
The personalized feed, deals engine, and events surface the right businesses to the right individual inside your community at the right time.
6
You get paid every month
Business subscriptions, ad placements, deal promotions, and sponsored content — all recurring revenue, all automated.
- FINISH
36 automations running in the background — so you don't have to.
From the moment a deal is posted to the moment a business subscription renews, BranStory handles the logistics. Every notification, every email, every billing event — automated, logged, and configurable.
- 36 EDGE FUNCTIONS DEPLOYED
- STRIPE-CERTIFIED BILLING
- IOS + ANDROID READY
- KYC BUSINESS VERIFICATION
- SOC 2-ALIGNED DATA ISOLATION
– Custom Pricing –
Built for networks of every size.
Custom onboarding and implementation are available based on your network goals. Pricing is tailored to your network size, feature needs, onboarding scope, and rollout model. Your network sets your pricing model and structure. Members in your network and pays you—not BranStory.
Growth
Smaller or early-stage networks getting organized; Minimum of 250+ subscribers/members in community/network
- Branded network platform
- Member management (profiles, access)
- Standard member directory
- Event creation and management
- Announcements and communication tools
- Basic activity tracking
- Standard onboarding
Professional
For active growing networks focused on engagement, referrals, and measurable value. Minimum of 500+ subscribers/members in your community/network.
- Everything in Growth, plus:
- Advanced member directory (business-focused profiles)
- Friend-first discovery (trusted connections)
- Referral-driven connections
- Local deals and offers
- Event engagement tracking
- Member activity insights
- Monetization tools (memberships, events)
- Priority onboarding
- Everything in Professional, plus:
- Full white-label platform (optional; pricing varies)
- Advanced roles and permissions
- Sponsorship and advertising infrastructure
- API and integrations (as needed)
- Multi-location/ multi-network structure
- Custom onboarding and implementation
- Advanced analytics and reporting
- Dedicated support and account management
Enterprise
For scaled networks; chambers, franchise systems, master-planned communities, and large organizations.
Mobile APP (Optional Add-On)
*Available only for the Enterprise tier.
A fully branded mobile app for iOS and Android connected to your network
- Branded iOS and Android app
- App Store and Google Play submission
- Push notifications for events and activity
- Real-time access to your network
- Ongoing updates and support
Pricing
Available as an add-on
Pricing varies based on network plan.
- Setup: Varies (one-time fee)
- Monthly or annual: Varies based on plan
AI Assistant (Optional Add-On)
*Available only for the Enterprise tier.
An assistant that helps your network run
- Helps members find people and opportunities
- Recommends relevant connections
- Answers common questions
- Highlights events and activity
- Supports onboarding
- Reduces manual admin work
Pricing
Available as an add-on
Pricing varies based on usage and network size
- Monthly or annual
Our team is trusted by local and global brands
– General FAQs –
You asked, we built.
What is BranStory™?
Does BranStory replace my website?
No. BranStory is the private, members-only operating layer for your network. Your public website stays as-is. BranStory is where authenticated local community (residents) and businesses live.
