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Menu Items & Categories

Create and organize your restaurant's menu.

Overview​

Your menu is organized into:

  • Categories - Groups of related items (Appetizers, Entrees, Drinks)
  • Subcategories - Optional sub-groups (Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads)
  • Items - Individual menu offerings with pricing and modifiers

Managing Categories​

Viewing Categories​

  1. Go to Menu > Categories
  2. See all categories with item counts
  3. Drag to reorder display sequence

Creating a Category​

  1. Click + Add Category
  2. Enter:
    • Name: "Appetizers"
    • Description: Optional description
    • Image: Upload category image (optional)
    • Display Order: Position in menu
  3. Click Save

Category Settings​

SettingDescription
ActiveShow/hide entire category
Times AvailableWhen category shows (Lunch, Dinner)
ChannelsWhere visible (Dine-in, Online, Kiosk)
Tax RateDefault tax for items

Subcategories​

Create nested organization:

Entrees (Category)
├── Burgers (Subcategory)
│   ├── Classic Burger
│   ├── Cheese Burger
│   └── Bacon Burger
├── Sandwiches (Subcategory)
│   ├── Club Sandwich
│   └── BLT
└── Salads (Subcategory)
    ├── Caesar Salad
    └── Garden Salad

Creating Menu Items​

Basic Item Information​

  1. Click + Add Item in a category
  2. Enter required fields:
FieldDescriptionExample
NameItem name"Classic Burger"
DescriptionAppetizing description"Juicy 1/3 lb beef patty..."
PriceBase price$14.99
CategoryParent categoryEntrees > Burgers

Item Images​

Upload high-quality images:

  • Recommended size: 800x600 pixels
  • Format: JPG or PNG
  • File size: Under 2MB
  • Tips: Good lighting, white background, actual portion

Extended Details​

FieldPurpose
SKUInternal reference code
PLUPoint Lookup number
Prep TimeEstimated cooking time
CaloriesNutritional info
Kitchen PrinterWhich printer receives ticket
KDS StationWhich KDS station shows item

Allergen Management​

Adding Allergens​

Mark all allergens present:

AllergenIcon
Milk🥛
Eggs🥚
Fish🐟
Shellfish🦐
Tree Nuts🌰
Peanuts🥜
Wheat🌾
Soybeans🫘
Sesame⚪
Mustard🟡
Celery🥬
Lupin🌸
Mollusks🐚
Sulfites🍷

Dietary Labels​

Mark dietary classifications:

  • Vegetarian 🌿
  • Vegan 🌱
  • Gluten-Free 🌾✕
  • Dairy-Free 🥛✕
  • Nut-Free 🥜✕
  • Keto-Friendly 🥑
  • Halal ☪️
  • Kosher ✡️

Allergen Inheritance​

Allergen Accuracy

Keep allergen data accurate and up to date. When modifiers add allergens (e.g., "Add peanut sauce"), the system automatically includes those allergens in the order alert. Incorrect allergen information can endanger guests with food allergies.

  • System tracks modifier allergens
  • Full allergen list shown on order
  • Kitchen alerted appropriately

Item Availability​

Quick 86 (Out of Stock)​

When you run out:

  1. In Menu: Toggle Available to OFF
  2. Via POS: Long-press item > 86 Item
  3. Via Voice: "Hey Maximus, 86 the salmon"

Effect:

  • Item grayed out for staff
  • Hidden from customers online
  • Removed from kiosk display

Un-86 (Back in Stock)​

When item returns:

  1. In Menu: Toggle Available to ON
  2. Via Voice: "Hey Maximus, un-86 the salmon"

Scheduled Availability​

Set time-based availability:

Breakfast Burrito
├── Available: 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
├── Days: Mon-Fri
└── Auto-hide outside hours

Channel Availability​

Control where items appear:

ChannelSettings
Dine-In POS✓ Enabled
Online Ordering✓ Enabled
Kiosk✓ Enabled
Delivery Apps✓ Enabled

Item Variants​

Size Variants​

Create size options:

Caesar Salad
├── Small  - $8.99
├── Regular - $12.99
└── Large  - $16.99

Setup:

  1. Create item
  2. Add Variants for sizes
  3. Set price per variant
  4. Variants show as quick buttons on POS

Combo Items​

Create meal deals:

Burger Combo
├── Includes: Burger (any)
├── Includes: Fries (regular)
├── Includes: Drink (medium)
├── Price: $15.99 (vs $18.97 separate)

Bulk Operations​

Bulk Price Update​

Update multiple prices:

  1. Select items (checkbox)
  2. Click Bulk Edit
  3. Choose action:
    • Set specific price
    • Increase by % or $
    • Decrease by % or $
  4. Preview changes
  5. Apply

Bulk Availability​

Update multiple items:

  1. Select items
  2. Click Bulk Edit
  3. Toggle availability
  4. Apply to all

Import/Export​

Export Menu:

  1. Go to Menu > Export
  2. Download CSV/Excel
  3. Edit externally

Import Menu:

  1. Go to Menu > Import
  2. Upload modified file
  3. Preview changes
  4. Confirm import

Effective Category Structure​

Good:

Starters
Soups & Salads
Burgers & Sandwiches
Entrees
Sides
Desserts
Beverages

Avoid:

Food
More Food
Drinks
Misc

Description Best Practices​

tip

Write descriptions that sell. "Hand-breaded chicken tenders served with honey mustard and ranch dipping sauces, with seasoned fries" converts far better than "Chicken tenders with fries." Descriptive language increases average order value.

Image Guidelines​

  1. Use consistent style
  2. Show actual portions
  3. Good lighting
  4. Clean background
  5. Make it appetizing

Voice Commands​

TaskSay
86 item"Hey Maximus, 86 the [item]"
Un-86 item"Hey Maximus, un-86 the [item]"
Check 86 list"Hey Maximus, what's 86'd?"
Item search"Hey Maximus, show me [item]"
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