Menu Categories
Overview
Categories are high-level groups used to organise the POS (e.g., Starters, Main Course, Drinks, Desserts). Categories also control loyalty settings like points earning and redemption.
Guide 1: How to Add a Menu Category
- Initiate: Click the blue (+) ADD button in the Menu Categories area.
- Category Details:
- Category Name: e.g., Seafood.
- Description: Optional internal notes.
- Loyalty Settings (Crucial):
- Exclude from Coins Earning: Check to prevent earning loyalty points on this category.
- Exclude from Coins Redemption: Check to prevent redemption on this category.
- Save: Click ADD.
Guide 2: Edit or Delete a Category
- To Edit: Click the Pencil Icon, change the fields, and click UPDATE.
- To Delete: Click the Trash Icon and confirm the deletion. Deleting a category will not delete menu items but will unassign their category.
Notes & Best Practices
- Use categories to simplify POS navigation and to control loyalty applicability per item group.
- Keep category names short and meaningful for easy selection on POS.