Products & Menu
This page is for managers who set up and maintain the menu in the POS system.
In This Section
| Page | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| Deals | Combo deals, BOGO, bundle deals |
| Half & Half | Combining two products into one item |
| Custom Items | Misc product and custom item for unlisted products |
Overview
The menu in Pratham ResPOS is organised as:
Categories
└── Products
├── Modifiers (toppings/extras)
├── Variants (sizes/options)
└── Deals (combos, BOGO, bundles)Categories
Categories group products for easy navigation on the POS screen.
Categories are created and managed in the Admin portal, not on the POS.
See Categories — Admin Reference for step-by-step instructions on creating, editing, and reordering categories.
Products
Products (items) are created and managed in the Admin portal, not on the POS.
See Items — Admin Reference for step-by-step instructions on creating, editing, and managing products including pricing, images, and availability toggles.
Modifiers
Modifiers are extras or options that customers select when ordering a product (e.g., toppings on a pizza, sauce choices on a burger). Modifiers and modifier categories are created and managed in the Admin portal.
- Modifiers — Admin Reference — create and manage individual modifier options
- Modifier Categories — Admin Reference — group modifiers into categories (e.g., "Sauces", "Size upgrades")
Product Variants
Variants represent different versions of the same product, each with its own price (e.g., Small $10, Medium $14, Large $18). Variants are configured in the Admin portal on the item form.
See Items — Admin Reference for variant setup.
Time-Based Discounts
Products can have automatic discounts applied at specific times (e.g., Happy Hour pricing).
- Open the product.
- Tap Add Schedule / Discount.
- Configure:
- Day(s) of the week
- Start and end time
- Discount amount (flat or percentage)
- Applies to: Dine-In, Takeaway, Online, or all
- Save.
The discount applies automatically when orders are created during the scheduled time.
Customizing Product Display
Product Card Layout
In POS Settings → Appearance, you can change how products appear on the POS screen. Three layouts are available:
- Compact — Categories appear at the top; products for the selected category are shown below.
- Full — Only categories are displayed. Tap a category to view its products.
- Vertical — Categories are listed on the left; products for the selected category are shown on the right.
Show/Hide Product Images
Toggle product images on or off for the product grid tiles.
Category Color Customization
Assign custom colors to categories in Operations → Category Color Customization.
Product Color Customization
Assign custom colors to individual products in Operations → Product Customization → Product Color Customization.