Learn TypeMenu

Welcome to TypeMenu! This guide will walk you through setting up your restaurant for online ordering. Follow these steps to get your menu live and start accepting orders from customers.

Your menu is made up of products - the items your customers can order. Each product can be simple (one option) or variable (multiple options like different sizes or flavours).

Categories help you organise your menu into logical groups that make sense to your customers. Think of them as chapters in your menu book - grouping similar items together for easier browsing.

Modifier groups let you add customisation options to your products, allowing customers to personalise their orders. From pizza toppings to burger customisations, modifiers turn basic products into per

Allergens help you keep your customers safe by clearly showing what ingredients might cause allergic reactions. When you add allergen information to your menu items, customers can make informed choice

Deals allow you to create sophisticated discount campaigns with complex rules and conditions. From simple percentage discounts to advanced buy-one-get-one deals, you can create exactly the promotions yo

Configure which storefront pages and features are available to your customers. These settings control deals, featured products, and allergen information displayed on your ordering website.

Your restaurant location is the heart of your online ordering system. This guide focuses on setting up and managing one business location effectively.

Accepting payments is crucial for your restaurant business. We support multiple payment methods including cash and card payments through Stripe. This guide covers setting up and managing your payment

Tax groups let you define different tax rates and how they're calculated. These should be set up before you create products, as you'll assign tax groups to products and charges. Understanding the diff

Charges allow you to add extra fees to orders automatically. These could be carrier bag charges, online ordering fees, peak time surcharges, or service charges. Charges can be applied conditionally ba

Delivery zones let you define specific geographic areas where you offer delivery, each with their own pricing rules. Draw zones directly on a map to control exactly where you deliver and how much you

Control automated notifications to keep your team informed and customers updated. Configure email alerts for your business and automated communications to customers via email and SMS.

Control how customers can order from your restaurant, what options are available, and how orders are processed. These settings affect your online ordering site and determine what customers see when th

Access insights about your business performance through TypeMenu's reporting tools. Track orders, revenue, customer behaviour, and product performance to make data-driven decisions.

Track stock levels, manage inventory items, and receive low-stock alerts to ensure you never run out of key ingredients. TypeMenu's inventory system helps you maintain accurate stock counts and contro

View and manage your customer base from the TypeMenu dashboard. Track customer orders, spending patterns, and engagement to better understand and serve your customers.

Track, manage, and fulfil customer orders from your TypeMenu dashboard. This guide covers viewing orders, understanding order statuses, processing orders through your workflow, and handling common sce

The Kitchen Display System provides a real-time kanban-style view of incoming orders for your kitchen staff. It's designed to help you manage order preparation efficiently, with live updates as orders

The Dispatch screen provides a real-time map view of all your delivery orders, helping you coordinate deliveries efficiently. See where orders need to go, track their status, and assign drivers.

Manage your personal account preferences, profile information, and security settings. These settings are specific to your user account and don't affect your restaurant's business settings.

Manage your restaurant's core business information, regional settings, and operational preferences. These settings affect how your business appears to customers, how dates and times are displayed, and

Manage your restaurant team by adding managers and employees to your account. Control who can access your admin panel and what they can do. All team members receive login credentials via email.

Manage your TypeMenu subscription, view your current plan details, upgrade or change plans, and access billing information. Your subscription determines which features are available and how many SMS m

Manage your SMS messaging capacity with rolling monthly bundles that add to your base plan allocation. Monitor usage, receive automatic warnings, and scale your SMS capacity as your business grows.

Your domain settings control how customers and staff access your restaurant system. You can use our default subdomain or connect your own custom domain for a more professional appearance.

Webhooks allow your external systems to receive real-time notifications when events occur in your business. Connect your POS, inventory system, accounting software, or custom applications to TypeMenu

Extend TypeMenu's functionality by connecting third-party apps and services. Browse the app marketplace to find integrations that enhance your ordering system, streamline operations, or connect to oth

Connect your Square POS system to TypeMenu so that online orders automatically appear in Square. This guide covers setup, how payments work, and troubleshooting.

Create and manage purchase orders to replenish your inventory. The Purchasing feature streamlines your ordering process, tracks deliveries, and helps you maintain optimal stock levels.

Manage your supplier relationships, track costs, and streamline your purchasing workflow. The Suppliers feature helps you maintain accurate supplier information, monitor performance, and keep product

This guide explains how customers experience your TypeMenu storefront - from browsing your menu to placing orders and tracking them. Understanding the customer journey helps you configure your storefr

Customise your storefront's appearance, layout, and brand identity to create a unique experience that reflects your restaurant's personality and style. These settings affect how your online ordering s

This guide explains the customer account experience on your storefront. Understanding these features helps you assist customers with account-related questions and configure account settings effectivel

Add your business-specific privacy policy and terms of service to your storefront. Your custom content appears alongside TypeMenu's platform policies, ensuring customers understand both your business

Optimise how your storefront appears in search engine results and when shared on social media. Configure business classification, meta tags, and social sharing settings to improve discoverability and