Creating and Managing Menus
Efficiently manage all your restaurant menus in one place.
Creating a New Menu
- Navigate to Menus in the dashboard
- Click "Create New Menu"
- Enter menu details:
- Menu name (e.g., "Dinner Menu", "Lunch Specials")
- Description
- Availability schedule
- Click "Create Menu"
Menu Structure
Categories
Organize items into logical groups:
- Appetizers
- Soups & Salads
- Entrees
- Desserts
- Beverages
Adding Categories
- Click "Add Category"
- Enter category name
- Add optional description
- Set display order
- Save category
Adding Menu Items
Required Information
- Item name
- Price
- Description (recommended)
Optional Details
- Photo
- Dietary tags (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, etc.)
- Spice level
- Preparation time
- Calories
- Allergen information
Best Practices
- Use descriptive, appetizing language
- Keep descriptions concise (50-75 words)
- Highlight special ingredients
- Include portion sizes when relevant
Pricing Options
Single Price
Standard pricing for most items
Variable Pricing
For items with size options:
- Small: $8.99
- Medium: $10.99
- Large: $12.99
Market Price
For seasonal items or daily specials
Menu Modifiers
Add-ons
- Extra cheese (+$2)
- Add bacon (+$3)
- Make it a combo (+$4)
Substitutions
- Gluten-free bun (+$1)
- Sweet potato fries (+$2)
- Side salad (no charge)
Organizing Items
Drag and Drop
- Reorder categories
- Rearrange items within categories
- Move items between categories
Bulk Actions
- Update multiple prices
- Apply discounts
- Enable/disable items
- Copy items
Menu Scheduling
Time-Based Menus
- Breakfast: 7am - 11am
- Lunch: 11am - 4pm
- Dinner: 4pm - 10pm
Seasonal Menus
- Summer specials
- Holiday menus
- Limited-time offers
Multi-Location Menus
Shared Menus
- Create once, use everywhere
- Maintain consistency
- Update all locations simultaneously
Location-Specific
- Customize per location
- Different pricing by area
- Local specialties
Preview and Testing
- Click "Preview Menu"
- Review layout and design
- Check all prices and descriptions
- Test on mobile devices
- Verify dietary tags display correctly
Publishing Menus
- Review all items
- Check pricing accuracy
- Click "Publish"
- Menu goes live immediately