Modifiers serve as additional ingredients for a lead item, either included by default or as optional add-ons. For example, a burger typically includes lettuce, tomato, red onion, and mayonnaise, which can be adjusted for customer preferences. This feature shows the adaptation of the restaurant to the customer's needs.
Modifiers can be free text or items from the catalog.
The 'i' icon next to the modifier indicates the modifier is an item
When creating a modifier, there are a few questions you need to ask yourself:
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Do I want to see this information on the modifier in my reports?
When a modifier is entered as free text, it won't be included in the reports. Each item created in the catalog receives a unique ID, and all the details related to that ID are documented. Since free text doesn't have an ID, we can't provide any details for it
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Do I want the ability to limit this modifier?
If a modifier is a free text, it cannot be limited or out of stock because it isn't an item
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Do I want to have an additional price for this modifier?
Some modifiers can be added to an item for an additional price. For example, cheese for salad can be added for an additional 1$. In this case, the cheese modifier must be an item to give it an additional price
Learn how to add an additional price to a modifier here -
Do I need to route this modifier to a printer different from where the lead item is routed?
Sometimes, a modifier might be sent to a different kitchen station than the lead item. For example, in a salad with grilled chicken, the salad, which is the lead item, goes to the salad kitchen station, while the grilled chicken is sent to the grill kitchen station. In this case, the modifier should be created as an item
- If the answer to any of the questions above is Yes you should create a modifier item, otherwise you can create modifiers as free text
After you answer the questions above, learn how to add an item or how to add a modifier group