What is a modifier group?
In a nutshell, a modifier group is a 'question' and the modifiers are the potential 'answers'. Let's look at some examples.
A modifier group for a pizza might be a 'toppings' group. The question in this case would be 'What toppings would you like?'
The answers would be 'Pepperoni', 'Chicken', and/or 'Pineapple' (controversial!).
How to create a modifier group
In your Flipdish portal, navigate to your 'Modifier Groups' page
Select 'Create new modifier group'
You'll be brought to a page where you can configure your new modifier group
Give the modifier group a name
Click save
Congratulations - you've created your first modifier group.
Adding modifiers to a modifier group
Adding modifiers to a group is quick and easy
Select the modifier group to edit by clicking on it
Select 'Add Modifier' to reveal the side panel
Search for the modifier you'd like to add to the group using the search input, or by scrolling the list of available modifiers
Click the '+' button to add the modifier to the group
Close the side panel by clicking 'Close', or clicking the main content of the page, or by pressing the 'ESC' key.
Click save to save your changes
Modifier group settings explained
There are a number of settings that can be configured on a modifier group.
Selection Type
One item - selection is optional: Your customers will be able to select one item and no more, but can also select none and proceed with their order
Any number - selection is optional: Your customers will be able to select one or more modifiers, but can also select none and proceed with their order
One item - selection is required: Your customers must select one item and no more. They will not be able to proceed with their order until they make a selection
Any number - selection is required: Your customers must select at least one modifier, but can also select more. They will not be able to proceed with their order until they make a selection
Other: This lets you manually configure the minimum and maximum values that you'd like to allow your customers to make.
Creating cross-sell groups
For cross-selling items in your menu, you can create modifier groups that contain products.
To create such a group, follow the steps above to create a modifier group. Then, when selecting modifiers to add to the group, simply select the products you'd like to cross-sell.
Note: Only products that do not have modifier groups attached to them can be added as cross-sells.