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How to Create a Category for Your Food Menu

Creating categories for your menu helps organize your dishes and make it easier for customers to navigate through your offerings.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Access the Menu Management Section
○ From the dashboard, navigate to the Menu section in the left sidebar.
○ Click on Menu to open the menu management page.

2. Enter the Restaurant Menu Management
○ You will be directed to the Restaurant Menu Management interface.

3. View Existing Categories
○ On the left-hand side, you will see the list of existing categories.

4. Add a New Category
○ Click on the 'Add New Category' button at the top of the screen.

5. Name Your New Category
○ Enter the name of your new category in the Category Name field.

6. Save the Category
○ Click Save to add it to your menu.

Changing Category Names in Your Menu

Renaming categories is a quick and effective way to keep your menu organized and aligned with any updates or rebranding efforts.

7. Select a Category to Rename
On the left panel, you'll see the list of existing categories. To rename one, click on it to highlight and open it.

8. Open the Category Name Field
Once the category is selected, the current name will appear in an editable field where you can input a new name.

9. Save the New Category Name
After entering the new name, click the Save button at the bottom of the screen to confirm and apply your changes.

By following these steps, you can effortlessly rename any category to better suit your restaurant's menu structure.

Adding Items to a Category

Adding new menu items under specific categories helps your customers easily navigate through your restaurant's offerings.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Go to Menu Management
○ From the dashboard, click on the Menu section located on the left sidebar.
○ This will take you to the Restaurant Menu Management screen.

2. Select a Category
○ Choose the category you want to add items to by clicking on it from the list on the left.

3. Add New Item by Clicking the Plus Icon
○ To add a new item to this category, click on the Plus (+) icon at the top right of the item list.

4. Enter the Item Management Interface
○ After clicking the plus icon, you will be directed to the Item Management interface.

5. Fill in Item Information
○ Item Name: Enter the name of the dish.
○ Category: Ensure the correct category is selected.
○ Item Description: Write a description of the dish.

6. Add Item Price
○ Enter the Item Price in the designated field.
○ You can also add a Discounted Price and select the VAT Percentage.

7. Upload an Item Image
○ Click on Select Image to upload a picture of the dish.

8. Set Additional Options
○ Item Available: Turn this on to make the item available.
○ Enable Variants: Use this option if the dish has different variants.
○ Enable Quantity Management: Activate this to track the quantity available.

9. Save or Delete the Item
○ Click Save to add the item to the category.
○ If needed, you can also delete the item by clicking Delete.

Additional Item Management Actions:
○ Back to Items: Return to the full list of menu items.
○ Copy URL: Copy the direct link to this specific menu item.
○ Clone It: Create a duplicate of the current menu item.