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Build modifier groups for item choices

Create reusable choice lists, like cooking preference, and attach them to items.

A modifier group is a question the diner answers when ordering: "How would you like your steak cooked?", "Choose your bread". You build the group once, then attach it to any items that need it. Options can add a surcharge or be free.

Who can do this

This needs the Manage Item Modifiers permission. Venue owners have it automatically.

Create a modifier group​

  1. Go to Menu -> Modifiers.
  2. Click New modifier group.
  3. Enter a Group Name. This is the internal name you will see when attaching it to items (for example, Steak Doneness). Diners do not see it directly.
  4. Add a Customer Instruction if you want one. This is the question shown above the options on the diner's screen (for example, How would you like your steak cooked?).
  5. Click Add Option for each choice. Give it a name, and a price if it costs extra (leave it at 0.00 for a free choice).
  6. Click Create.

Attach the group to an item​

  1. Go to Menu -> Menu Editor and open an item.
  2. Open the Modifiers tab.
  3. In Select a modifier group, pick your group and click Attach.
  4. Tick Required if the diner must choose. Set a Max number of picks and a Default option if you want one.
  5. Click Save Changes.

You can attach the same group to as many items as you like, so you only build it once.

How to know it worked​

When a diner adds the item, your question and its options appear, and any surcharge is added to the price.

Troubleshooting​

A group will not delete A group that is attached to items cannot be deleted. Detach it from those items first.