Managing Add-Ons in iMenu360

John

Last Update 20 days ago

What Are Add-Ons?

Extra items customers can add to orders (usually for an additional cost).

Examples:

  • Extra cheese on pizza

  • Bacon on a burger

  • Guacamole with tacos

Key Features

✔ Price Adjustments – Set different costs per size/item
✔ Display Control – Choose single or multiple selections
✔ Organization – Reorder add-ons by priority

How to Set Up & Edit Add-Ons

1. Access Your Admin Portal


2. Navigate to: Menu Manager → [Your Menu] → Categories → Add-Ons
Step-by-Step Setup
Create a New Add-On
  1. Click "Create New Add-On" (red button)

  2. Configure:

    • Name/Description (e.g., "Extra Toppings")

    • Display Type:

      • AllowOne: Single selection (e.g., crust type)

      • Multiple: Choose several (e.g., pizza toppings)

    • Portion Pricing (if varies by size):

      • Example: Small ($1), Large ($2)

Edit Existing Add-Ons
  • Adjust names, prices, or visibility anytime

  • Drag to reorder how they appear to customers

Complete Field Breakdown
1. Basic Information
  • Add-On Name (Required)
    Example: "Extra Cheese" or "Bacon Upgrade"

    • Keep names clear and under 25 characters

  • Description (Optional)
    Example: "Add premium mozzarella to any dish"

    • Helps customers understand the add-on

2. Configuration Options
  • Display Type

    • AllowOne: Customer selects only one option
      (Best for: crust types, sauce choices)

    • Multiple: Customer can select several
      (Best for: pizza toppings, burger extras)

  • Add-On Type

    • Example: "Pizza" 

    • Other types for other types of restaurants

3. Portion Pricing (Key Feature)
  • Option Name: Name of the add-on choice
    Example: "Pepperoni" or "Jalapeños"

  • Seq: Display order (1 = appears first)

  • Portion Columns 1-6:

    • Set different prices for size/portion tiers

  • Leave blank if price doesn't vary

4. Action Buttons
  • + Add Blank Option: Create new choice

  • Add Multiple: Bulk-add options (enter quantity)

  • Cancel/Create: Finalize or discard


Pro Tips for Setup

Test on mobile - Long names may get cut off
Use 2-4 portions max - Avoid overwhelming customers
Match your POS - Ensure portion numbers align with your system

Best Practices

• Use clear names: "Double Cheese" vs. "Extra Dairy"
• Limit to 6-8 options per item to avoid overwhelm
Test on mobile to ensure easy selection


Common Questions

Q: Why can't I edit Option Modifiers?
A: These are legacy fields being phased out - focus on Portions

Q: How many add-ons per item?
A: We recommend ≤8 to maintain fast loading

Need Help?

Contact our menu specialists:

📞 Call: (866) 629-9646
📧 Email: support@imenu360.com

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