How do I create a new menu item?
Looking to update your menu with new season items? We've got you covered!
There are two options for creating a new menu item:
For efficiency and accuracy, we recommend duplicating an existing menu item that is similar, then making adjustments to modifiers and prices.
Duplicating a Menu Item
- Log in to your joe Merchant Manager
- From the left hand menu, select the Storefront tab, followed by Edit Details to take you to your digital store detains
- Choose Menu Settings.
- You will see you Active Menu listed, choose the red Edit Menu button
- Select the specific Menu Category you would like to edit, such as Hot Drinks, Cold Drinks, or Food
- With your menu open, locate a similar item that you want to duplicate. Select the menu item to open the details
- Tip: Latte, Mochas, and Blended drinks are the most common drinks that can be duplicated for specialty drinks!
- Select the orange Duplicate icon on the right side of the menu item to create a copy of that item
- Within the copy, update the following to create your unique new item:
- Item name
- Description
- Prices
- Modifiers
- Item image
- Save
Creating a Menu Item from Scratch
- With your menu open, select the category tab you would like to add your new item (Hot Drinks, Cold Drinks, Food )
- Find the category you want the item to placed under
- Select the orange + New Item icon to add a new menu item to your desired category. A new untitled item will be added.
- Add all the important info:
- Item name
- Description
- Prices
- Modifiers
- Item image
- Save