Menu Items¶
The QSR Menu Items page is available at:
https://app.pixaro.ai/qsr/menu-items
Feature Overview¶
Menu Items is used to create and manage restaurant-style items for the selected store.
Unlike regular catalog items in Item Management, QSR menu items can include a description, menu category, base price, image, active status, and linked modifier groups. Modifier groups allow customers to customize the item during ordering.
Examples of QSR menu items:
- Cheeseburger
- Veggie Sandwich
- Iced Coffee
- Chicken Rice Bowl
- Breakfast Combo
Access and Navigation¶
Navigation path: Order Management > QSR > Menu Items
Required permissions: QSR access for the selected user role.
The list is store-specific. Confirm the correct store is selected in the top toolbar before adding or editing menu items.
Menu Items List¶
The Menu Items Management page shows QSR menu items in a paginated table.
Available controls:
| Control | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Search | Search menu items by text. The search is applied shortly after typing. |
| Category | Filter menu items by menu category. |
| Status | Filter by All, Active, or Inactive. |
| Add | Opens the add menu item page. |
| Sync Menu Items | Synchronizes QSR menu item data for the selected store. |
| Pagination | Changes page and page size. |
Menu Items Grid Columns¶
| Column | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Image | Menu item image. |
| Name | Menu item name. |
| Category | Assigned menu category. Shows blank/dash when not set. |
| Base Price | Starting price before modifier option changes. |
| Status | Shows Active or Inactive using a status icon. |
| Actions | Pencil icon used to edit the item. |
If no matching records exist, the table shows No Menu Items Found.
Adding a Menu Item¶
Click Add to open:
/qsr/menu-items/add
The page title is Add Menu Item.
Main Item Fields¶
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Search items | No | Searches existing item data and can fill image/name from the selected result. |
| Image Upload | No | Uploads an image for the menu item. |
| Item Name | Yes | Customer-facing name of the menu item. |
| Price ($) | Yes | Base menu item price. Must be a valid number. |
| Description | No | Customer-facing item description. |
| Category | No | Menu category assigned to the item. |
To add a menu item:
- Open Order Management > QSR > Menu Items.
- Click Add.
- Use Search items if you want to reuse existing item data.
- Upload an image if available.
- Enter the item name.
- Enter the base price.
- Add a description.
- Select a category if applicable.
- Add modifier groups if the item has customer options.
- Click Save Menu Item.
After a successful save, Pixaro returns to the Menu Items list.
Editing a Menu Item¶
To edit an item:
- Open Order Management > QSR > Menu Items.
- Search or filter to find the item.
- Click the pencil icon.
- Update the item details.
- Turn Active on or off when editing an existing item.
- Update linked modifier groups if needed.
- Click Save Menu Item.
The edit page is available at:
/qsr/menu-items/edit/:id
Active and Inactive Menu Items¶
The Active switch is available when editing an existing menu item.
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Active | Item is available for QSR menu workflows. |
| Inactive | Item remains saved but should not be used as an available menu item. |
Use Inactive when an item is temporarily unavailable but may return later.
Linking Modifier Groups¶
The Link Modifier Groups section is used to attach customer choice groups to a menu item.
To link a modifier group:
- Open the menu item add/edit page.
- Go to Link Modifier Groups.
- Use Add Modifier Group to select an existing modifier group.
- Configure group-level min and max values when more than one option is available.
- Configure option-level price, min value, max value, and default selection where needed.
- Save the menu item.
Group-Level Settings¶
Group-level settings control how many options can be selected from a modifier group.
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Group Min Value | Minimum number of options required from this group. |
| Group Max Value | Maximum number of options allowed from this group. |
Example:
- For Choose Size, min
1and max1means the customer must choose exactly one size. - For Add Toppings, min
0and max5means toppings are optional but no more than five can be selected.
Option-Level Settings¶
Each option inside a modifier group can have its own settings.
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Price | Price adjustment for the option. |
| Min Value | Minimum quantity/selection value for the option. |
| Max Value | Maximum quantity/selection value for the option. |
| Default | Marks the option as selected by default. |
Only one option in the same simple group should be marked as the default when the group behaves like a single-choice selection.
Sync Menu Items¶
Click Sync Menu Items from the Menu Items list to synchronize QSR menu item data for the selected store.
During sync:
- A loader appears while the sync is running.
- A success message appears when sync completes.
- An error message appears if sync fails.
Use sync after creating or updating QSR menu items and modifier assignments.
Import and Export¶
The current QSR Menu Items page does not provide a visible import or export button.
Use Add for new items and the edit action for updates.
Troubleshooting¶
| Issue | What to Check |
|---|---|
| No menu items are shown | Confirm the selected store, clear search/category/status filters, and check QSR permission. |
| Item cannot be saved | Confirm Item Name is filled in and Price is a valid number. |
| Category is missing | Confirm categories are configured for the selected store. |
| Modifier group does not appear | Confirm the modifier group exists for the selected store and is active. |
| Sync fails | Review the error message, confirm the store has a QSR or Both integration, and retry after correcting menu data. |
| Customer options look wrong | Review linked modifier group min/max values, option prices, and default settings. |
Best Practices¶
- Create modifier groups before creating menu items that need customization.
- Use simple, customer-friendly item names.
- Add clear descriptions for items that may need explanation.
- Keep images updated so partner menus look professional.
- Use base price for the item and option price for add-ons or upgrades.
- Review min/max values before syncing to prevent invalid ordering choices.
- Sync menu items after major menu updates.