If you've covered the basics of modifier groups and want a deeper understanding then this article is for you.

Topics

• Understanding modifier groups in more detail
• How to rearrange the order groups appear on a menu item
• How to hide a modifier group from customers
• How to delete a modifier group

Understanding modifier groups in more detail

• Name: This is what customers will see when asked to select options in the group. The name should be concise but you can also have fun with it e.g. "Anything extra?"
• Is selection required?: If the customer must make a selection for the order to be placed, make this required. Otherwise you can leave it as optional. 
• Select type: Set to multi if customers can select more than one item on the list.
• Min and Max quantity: The minimum and maximum number of options a customer can select. Ignore this if the select type is single. For example when ordering a dish where between 1 and 3 different flavours of curry can be chosen. 
• Display: Controls how the group's modifier options are displayed to the customer.
  • Collapsed: The options are hidden until the customer clicks on the drop down to reveal them. It is ideally used to make the menu item look neater. It is a good option when the choices are usually conditional e.g. selecting dietary requirements.
  • Expanded: A visible list where the customer can choose what they want and select from the relevant options. Recommended if the selection is required.
  • Hidden: The modifier is hidden from the menu but is visible when the receipt has been printed in the kitchen. Commonly used for set menus.
• Ordering type(s): This filters which ordering type you would like the modifier group to appear. Select dine-in if you want it to appear in the dine-in ordering type only. Leave it blank if you want it to appear in all ordering types.