Creating and Adding Menu Items | OrderCounter

Adding & Creating Menu Buttons/Items

Menu items are the sale items available for customers to purchase and are crucial for the daily operations of any retail or food service business. In the OrderCounter Hybrid POS system, these items are organized into categories, facilitating efficient inventory management and enhancing the customer experience during the order process. Menu items can be displayed as buttons or images on the system interface, making it easy for cashiers to select and sell them quickly.
Categorization
  1. Each menu item must belong to a specific category. Categories group similar items together, enhancing organization and accessibility.
  2. You can display up to sixteen categories at any one time and switch between three sets using the 'Menu Categories' button on the front end.
Menu Item Representation
  1. Menu items can be represented as colorful buttons or images on the POS interface, making them easily identifiable.
  2. The appearance of these buttons can be customized with different colors, sizes, and text positioning to improve visibility and usability during transactions.
Functionality
  1. Menu items can encompass various types such as normal items, items with sub-items, inventory items, timed items, and more.
  2. This versatility allows the POS system to cater to a wide range of business needs.
Modifiers
  1. Menu items can also have associated modifiers, which are additional options that allow customers to customize their orders. For instance, a pizza menu item might allow for different toppings as modifiers
How to Add/Create a Menu Item
To add a new menu item within the OrderCounter system, follow these steps:
  1. Navigate to Menu Management:
    1. Go to the Control Panel and select Menu Management.
  2. Access Menu Items:
    1. Click on Menu Items (Create/Edit). This will take you to a grid displaying your current categories and an empty grid where you can add items.
  3. Select a Category:
    1. Choose the appropriate category for your new menu item. This ensures the item is correctly organized within the system.
  4. Add New Menu Item:
    1. Click on an empty item slot (indicated by a grey square). You will be prompted to fill in the fields:
  5. Save Your Changes


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