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Home › Help center › Menu › Add or edit a menu item

Add or edit a menu item

Change a price, add a photo, write a description and set up sizes in the menu Builder.

Where to find itMenu › Items › Builder › Edit for [your location]

Open the Builder

Each menu has a Builder per location.
  1. 1
    Builder Opens a dropdown with one entry per location.
  2. 2
    Edit for [location] Opens that location’s version of the menu.
The Builder groups items by category.
  1. 1
    + Add Category Adds an existing category from your library to this menu.
  2. 2
    + Create Category Makes a brand new category.
  3. 3
    + Item Adds a new item to that category.
  4. 4
    Up and down arrows Change the order items appear in.
  5. 5
    Special Attributes Not working yet. Use category hours or a scheduled discount instead.
  6. 6
    Trash Deletes the item after you confirm.
  7. 7
    Pencil Opens Product Details for the item.

Change the item

Product Details. Changes save as you go, there is no Save button.
  1. 1
    Active On means customers can see and order it. Off hides it right away.
  2. 2
    Add Photo Upload the item photo.
  3. 3
    Name What customers see.
  4. 4
    Prep Time Minutes to make it. Leave 0 to use your default prep time.
  5. 5
    Tax (%) Read only here. Tax is set in your business settings.
  6. 6
    Description A line or two that sells it.
  7. 7
    Allergens Click + Add to tag allergens. Dietary Labels works the same way.
  8. 8
    Price The price for this variation.
  9. 9
    + Group Attaches a modifier group, like "Side Choice". The × on a group removes it.
  10. 10
    Active (variation) Turns one size off. Default picks which size is pre-selected.
  11. 11
    + Add Variation Adds another size or version, like Large.
  12. 12
    Close Closes the window.
  1. Open the Builder 1 and choose Edit for [your location] 2.
  2. Click the pencil 7 on the item, or + Item 3 on a category for a new one.
  3. Update the name 3, description 6, photo 2 and prices 8.
  4. Click Close 12.
Good to know

After typing a new price, click or tab out of the price box before you close the window. Otherwise the change may not save.

Tip

Want guests to pick a protein or add guac? Build a modifier group once, then attach it with + Group 9 on any item.

Still stuck? Email support@town.club and the Town team will help.
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