Products & Categories
Products are your menu items — everything you sell or serve. Categories are how you organize those products (Starters, Mains, Drinks, Desserts, etc.). Together, they form the complete catalogue that powers both your digital screens and QR menu.
Products
Section titled “Products”A product in MenuPlat represents a single menu item. Each product can have:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | The product name (supports multiple languages) |
| Description | A description of the item, including ingredients or allergens |
| Price | The base price of the item |
| Images | One or more photos of the dish |
| Category | Which category the product belongs to |
| Status | Active (visible) or inactive (hidden) |
| Variants | Different options for the product (see below) |
Multiple Languages
Section titled “Multiple Languages”Product names and descriptions support multiple languages. When you add a product, you can enter the name and description in both English and Turkish (or any other languages you’ve configured). Customers viewing the QR menu can then switch between languages to read the menu in their preferred language.
Product Variants
Section titled “Product Variants”Many menu items come in different options. MenuPlat supports product variants to handle this:
- Size variants — Small, Medium, Large
- Preparation variants — Hot, Iced
- Option variants — With cheese, Without cheese
Each variant can have its own price. For example:
- Americano (Small) — $3.00
- Americano (Medium) — $3.50
- Americano (Large) — $4.00
Price Tiers
Section titled “Price Tiers”If you manage multiple store locations, you can set different prices per location using price tiers. This allows a city-centre branch to charge more than a suburban branch for the same item, all managed from the same product entry.
See Managing Prices and Dynamic Pricing for details.
Categories
Section titled “Categories”Categories organize your products into logical groups. Typical categories for a restaurant might be:
- Starters / Appetizers
- Soups & Salads
- Main Courses
- Burgers & Sandwiches
- Pizzas
- Sides
- Drinks
- Desserts
Categories appear as navigation tabs in the QR menu, making it easy for customers to find what they’re looking for.
Category Properties
Section titled “Category Properties”| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Category name (supports multiple languages) |
| Sort Order | The order in which categories appear in the menu |
| Image | An optional cover image for the category |
| Status | Active or inactive |
Product Visibility
Section titled “Product Visibility”Products can be set as active (visible to customers) or inactive (hidden). This is useful for:
- Seasonal items that are only available at certain times
- Products that are temporarily out of stock
- New items you’re preparing but not ready to publish yet