Dashboard Overview
The MenuPlat dashboard is your central control panel for managing everything about your restaurant’s digital menus. This page explains the key areas you’ll see after logging in.
Main Stats Overview
Section titled “Main Stats Overview”At the top of the dashboard, you’ll see a summary of key metrics:
- Total Stores — How many store locations you have configured
- Active Screens — The number of display screens currently connected and online
- Total Products — How many menu items are in your catalogue
- QR Scans Today — How many customers have scanned your QR menu codes today
These stats give you a quick health check of your setup at a glance.
Sidebar Navigation
Section titled “Sidebar Navigation”The left sidebar is your main navigation. Here’s what each item does:
| Menu Item | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Dashboard | Returns to the main overview screen |
| Stores | Manage your restaurant locations |
| Screens | Add and manage digital display screens |
| Products | Manage your menu items |
| Categories | Organize products into menu categories |
| Playlists | Build and manage content playlists for screens |
| Content | Manage individual content layouts shown on screens |
| Media | Upload and manage images and videos |
| Orders | View customer orders placed via QR menu |
| Reports | Analytics, sales reports, and QR scan data |
| Users | Invite and manage team members |
| Settings | Account, subscription, and organization settings |
Quick Actions
Section titled “Quick Actions”The dashboard also provides quick action buttons for the most common tasks:
- Add Store — Jump directly to creating a new store location
- Add Screen — Set up a new display screen
- Add Product — Create a new menu item
- View Reports — Go to your analytics and reports
Store Selector
Section titled “Store Selector”If you manage multiple store locations, a store selector dropdown appears at the top of the dashboard. Selecting a store filters the dashboard to show data for that location only, helping you focus on one branch at a time.
Notifications
Section titled “Notifications”The bell icon in the top navigation bar shows system notifications, such as:
- A screen that has gone offline
- A team member invitation that was accepted
- Subscription renewal reminders
Your Profile
Section titled “Your Profile”Click your name or avatar in the top right corner to access:
- Profile Settings — Change your name, email, or password
- Security Settings — Enable or manage two-factor authentication
- Log Out — End your current session
Next Steps
Section titled “Next Steps”Now that you’re familiar with the dashboard, here’s what to do next: