Last verified: 2026-05-19
Configure catalog (products and categories)
Create categories and sellable items (menu items, products, services) plus optional add-ons before accepting orders.
UI terminology
| Business type | Items label (example) | Categories |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant | Menu Items | Categories |
| Retail / ecommerce | Products | Categories |
| Hotel | Services / items per config | Categories |
Routes remain /admin/product, /admin/category, /admin/addongroup, /admin/addonitem.
Dashboard paths
| Area | Route |
|---|---|
| Items / products | /admin/product |
| Product detail | /admin/product/[id] |
| Categories | /admin/category |
| Addon groups | /admin/addongroup |
| Addon items | /admin/addonitem |
| Inventory | /admin/inventory |
| Availability | /admin/availability |
Prerequisites
- Organization and location set up (Set up organization)
- Product limits available on your plan (Subscription and plan limits)
Steps
1. Categories
- Open
/admin/category. - Create categories that structure your catalog (e.g. Entrees, Beverages).
- Set sort order and visibility per UI.
2. Products / menu items
- Open
/admin/product(page title uses terminology.items.plural, e.g. Menu Items). - Click add/create for a new item.
- Fill name, description, price, category, images, and availability flags.
- Save. Use row actions to Edit or Delete (labels use terminology.items.singular).
3. Add-ons (optional)
- Addon groups (
/admin/addongroup) — modifier groups (size, toppings). - Addon items (
/admin/addonitem) — choices within each group. - Link groups to products in the product editor.
4. Inventory & availability (optional)
- Inventory (
/admin/inventory) — stock levels where enabled. - Availability (
/admin/availability) — schedules or capacity rules.
Verify it worked
- Items appear on storefront
/store/{slug}catalog. - Test add-to-cart and checkout (customer guide).
- Staff with catalog permissions see the same items under
/staff/product.
Common issues
| Symptom | Likely cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Cannot add product | Plan product limit | Upgrade or archive items |
| Item hidden on storefront | Inactive or availability | Check active flag and hours |
| Add-ons not showing | Group not linked to product | Edit product modifier links |