Steps
- Open Types of Service. Click Types of Service in the back office sidebar. If it's missing, tick Types of service under Settings › Setting › Modules.
- Click Add. Click Add to open Add type of service.
- Name the service. Enter a Name, such as Dine-in, Takeaway or Delivery, and an optional Description.
- Pick a price group per location. In the table of locations, choose a Price Group for each one. Leave it on the default to use normal prices, or pick a group such as Delivery prices.
- Set a packing charge. Choose Packing Charge Type, Fixed or Percentage, and enter the Packing Charge, for example 0.50 per order or 5%.
- Turn on custom fields if needed. Tick Enable custom fields to show four extra fields on the sale for this service, such as a pickup time. Name them under Business Settings › Custom Labels.
- Save. Click Save. The service is now available to pick on a sale.
Different prices for different services
Price groups let a burger cost $12 dine-in and $13.50 for delivery without making two products. Create the price group under Products › Selling Price Group, enter its prices, then pick it for the service here.
A packing charge covers containers and bags on takeaway and delivery. A fixed charge is added once per order; a percentage is worked out on the order.
Frequently asked questions
How do I charge for takeaway containers?
Edit your Takeaway type of service, set Packing Charge Type to Fixed and enter the amount, such as 0.50. Click Save. The charge is added to every sale that uses that service.
Can delivery have higher prices than dine-in?
Yes. Create a selling price group with your delivery prices, then edit the Delivery type of service and pick that group for each location. Sales with Delivery use those prices automatically.