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Initial System Setup & Menu Building

Build Categories, Variant Prices, and Modifiers

Structure the catalog so guests choose accurately and the kitchen receives a clear production ticket.

10 minBest for: Menu managers and kitchen leads

Step 1

Verified starting point

Open Menu. Use Add Category or Add Item; for an existing item open its actions and select Edit Item, then work in Modifier Groups.

  • Item fields include category, name, description, price, prep time, allergens, dietary labels, image, and branches
  • A group can be Single or Multiple and Optional or Required

Step 2

Build the category structure

Go to Menu and select Add Category. Use guest-facing category names that match how people browse, then use Add Item and assign each item to the correct category. Enter the item name, description, price, preparation time, and image where available.

  • Keep the category list short enough to scan on a phone
  • Do not create duplicate items to represent optional choices

Step 3

Configure modifier groups

Open an existing item and use Modifier Groups. Add a group, give it a clear question such as Choose a size, then add its options and price adjustments. Set minimum and maximum selections so a required production choice cannot be skipped and an optional add-on is not forced.

  • Use one modifier option for each kitchen instruction
  • Check the final price effect for every paid option

Step 4

Save and place a test order

Save the item, open the customer storefront, and place it in the cart. Test the minimum and maximum rules, English and Arabic labels, option availability, calculated price, and the ticket received by the kitchen.

  • The server recalculates the final total
  • Edit the existing item when a rule is wrong instead of creating a second copy

Common questions

Should size be a separate item or a modifier?

Use a modifier when the guest is choosing a version of the same product. Use separate items when the products require distinct availability, reporting, or preparation records.