Google has introduced a new bulk management feature for special hours in Google Business Profiles, specifically targeting multi-location businesses with 100 locations or fewer. This update allows businesses to efficiently manage special hours for holidays, closures, and modified schedules across multiple locations simultaneously.
The new system enables business owners to set special hours for one location and copy them to multiple locations within their profile. This functionality is accessible through both mobile (via Google Maps) and desktop platforms.
Implementation Process
The new bulk management system operates through a straightforward process:
- Business owners first establish special hours for a single location
- Using the newly introduced "Copy Hours" feature, they can select additional locations from their profile
- The system then applies the same schedule across all selected locations
The platform comes with several notable operational considerations. The feature is exclusively available to businesses managing 100 locations or fewer, making it inaccessible to larger enterprises. Additionally, the system performs a complete override of existing special hours at selected locations.
Business owners should note that the copying mechanism is comprehensive - it duplicates all special hours, including historical entries from previous holidays. To ensure optimal functionality, users are advised to clear existing special hours before implementing new ones across multiple locations.
