> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://support.eatos.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # A Guide to Constructing a Menu ### Introduction This document will walk you through the process of creating your **restaurant menu** for your Point-of-Sale. It is designed in a **step-by-step** guide or in a recommended order to easily organize your menu offerings. Each sheet includes sample entries to reference, making it easier for you to build your restaurant menu. ### Table of Contents * [ **Ingredients**](#3-ingredients) * [ **Modifiers**](#3-modifiers) * [ **Add-Ons**](#3-add-ons) * [ **Groups**](#3-groups) * [ **Products**](#3-products) * [ **Categories**](#3-categories) * [ **Menu**](#3-menu) * [ **Printers**](#3-printers) * [ **Taxes**](#3-taxes) * [ **Service Charges**](#3-service-charges) * [ **Discounts**](#3-discounts) ${youtube}[Menu Build](oP7fNJXx-RI) || **Important Notes** * Fill each sheet of the Excel document – note that all sheets are essential to successfully create your restaurant menu * Follow the sample format shown in each section * Only use a **Semicolon** ( ; ) to separate each data value within the Excel **No Commas** * Please follow the syntax demonstrated in the sample menu * The data within is very case sensitive; always ensure to be consistent with the naming conventions * Always input **0 or $0.00** in the amount column; leaving it blank will cause system errors * **Taxes**, **Discounts**, **Service Charge** & **Printers** can be configured at the eatOS dashboard and POS device If you have a question or need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to your implementation team. **Click Here to Download Menu Template (Excel)** Free to reference on the provided samples, remove before submitting to your Account Executive / Implementation Executive. --- ### Ingredients The best way to begin creating your restaurant menu is by starting to list all of the **Ingredients** of all your products. Using the Excel menu template (to easily manage listings), list all of the ingredients in the **Name** column of the **Ingredients** sheet. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/74260be74e639800/menu_dqe7m7.png) || **Important Required Values** * Name = Custom Ingredient Name * Option 1 Name = Regular / Normal * Option 1 Price = 0 * Type = 1 (Always ensure to input **1** within this column (Type), leaving blank will cause system errors --- ### Modifiers After you have listed all your ingredients, our next step is to create **modifiers**. From the modifiers sheet, list all of the **Modifiers** in the **Name** column. || **Important Note** Setting **Mandatory = True** – makes it a forced modifier * This means the customer will be required to select **One** item before tapping **Add** or adding the items to order Setting **Mandatory = False** – means customers are not required to select an item Enable **modifier option** and set the selection capacity of multiple modifiers at the eatOS dashboard **Menu Modifiers** section can be controlled either on the POS or the dashboard. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/74260be74e639800/menu_ujxjn9.png) || **Important Required Values** * Name = Custom Modifier Name * Mandatory = True / False * Options Allowed = True / False * Multiple Options = True / False * Options Quantity = Custom Quantity (input how many options a customer can choose a modifier) * Option 1 Name = Regular * Option 1 Price = Custom Price --- ### Add-Ons Begin to list all add-ons in the Name column from the **Add-Ons** sheet. If add-ons have **Multiple Options** set value on **Multiple Options** = True || **Important Note** Setting **MANDATORY = TRUE** – makes it a forced add-on * This means the customer will be required to select ONE item before tapping ADD or adding the items to the order Setting **MANDATORY = FALSE** – means customers are not required to select an item It is recommended to always set **MANDATORY = FALSE** to prevent any end-user error in completing orders. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/74260be74e639800/menu_1dt23qy.png) || **Important Required Values** * Name = Custom Add-Ons Name * Mandatory = True / False * Options Allowed = True / False * Multiple Options = True / False * Options Quantity = Custom Options Quantity * Option 1 Name = Regular or Custom Option Name * Option 1 Price = Custom Price --- ### Groups Now that you have listed your modifiers and add-ons, you can set a name to **Group** your modifiers and add-ons from your listings. **Grouping** Your modifiers and add-ons allow you to present them in an organized manner. || **Important Note** * Ensure to label the **Type** column correctly, as this may cause errors in displaying products on your Point-Of-Sale. * Only use **Semicolons** ( ; ) to separate values within Excel rows. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/74260be74e639800/menu_14c644b.png) || **Important Required Values** * Name = Custom Group Name * Elements = Insert all modifiers/add-ons for a group, separated by semicolon. See the sample for reference. * Type = Assign group as **Add-On** or **Modifier** **Group modifier** can share individual modifiers and add-ons. A product may have multiple modifier groups assigned, and a modifier group can also be assigned to more than one product. --- ### Products The **products** section provides complete details of your menu. On the **Product** sheet, input all **Important Required Values** for each column to work properly. || **Important Note** * Only use **Semicolons** ( ; ) to separate data values within Excel rows for ingredients, modifiers, and add-ons * Okay to use **Commas** (,) **only** for product description at the description column ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/74260be74e639800/menu_p4va85.png) || **Important Required Values** * Product Name = Custom Product Name (use the same names for Printer Display Name & Menu Display Name) * Description = Custom Product Description (may use commas as separator) * Ingredients = Custom Product Ingredients (separate each using **Semicolons** ) Ex. Almonds;Avocado;Cranberries * Modifiers & Add-Ons = Custom Product Modifiers / Add-ons (separate each using **Semicolons** ) * Groups = Custom Group Modifier / Add-ons * Variant 1 Name = Regular / Custom Variant Name * Variant 1 SKU = 1 * Variant 1 Price = Custom Product/Variant Amount * Variants = if the product has more than one **Type** of offering on the same product, you may distinguish them using variants as shown above --- ### Categories On the Categories sheet, assign **Products** within **Categories**. This section allows you to create **Parent & Child** Categories. It is important to note the difference between the parent category column and the category column itself. || **Important Note** **PARENT Categories** will be named individually in the CATEGORY column. * No entry is required on the PARENT column **CHILD Category** will be named within the category column and followed by being assigned to the individual named PARENT categories. * Insert parent category within Parent Column ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/74260be74e639800/menu_1w6fhlx.png) || **Important Required Values** * Category = Custom Category Name * Parent = Custom Parent Name (insert only for respective child category) * Products = Assign ALL products for each child category separated by **SEMICOLON** ( ; ) * Position = Custom Number Entry (reflects which parent or child category will be displayed first in their respective order) * Course = Coming Soon --- ### Menu Create or provide a **Menu Name** for your Menu(s). From the Menu sheet, create **Menus** with their specified parameter and products. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/74260be74e639800/menu_8ipsfd.png) || **Important Required Values** * Menu Name = Custom Menu Name * Start Date = Custom Start Date (configure using eatOS dashboard or on the Point-of-Sale Device) * End Date = Custom End Date (configure using eatOS dashboard or on Point-of-Sale Device) * Active = TRUE – reset through the eatOS dashboard or on the POS device * Position = Custom Number (will reflect placement on POS device) * Days = Custom Weekday Entry (separate using SEMICOLONS) * Open Time = Custom Time Entry (configure open time at eatOS dashboard or on Point-of-Sale Device) * Close Time = Custom Time Entry (configure close time at eatOS dashboard or on Point-of-Sale Device) * Categories = Insert respective PARENT category name, separate entries using SEMICOLON --- **Printers/Taxes/Service Charge/Discounts** To easily assign and create **Printers, Taxes, Service Charge** , and **Discounts**, we recommend adding and configuring topics to the eatOS dashboard or your POS device. Below are sample entries on Excel when exported from your dashboard: --- ### Printers ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/74260be74e639800/menu_wyfm1e.png) || **Important Required Values** * Name = Custom Printer Name * Serial Number = Printer Serial Number * Type = Printer --- ### Taxes ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/74260be74e639800/menu_y7uzak.png) || **Important Required Values** * Tax Name = Custom Tax Name * Type = Exclusive * Value = Input Tax Amount / Tax Percentage * Mode = Input Value Mode (% or $) * Tax Apply for = Input Order Type to Apply Tax (separated by SEMICOLON) --- ### Service Charges ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/74260be74e639800/menu_125go6i.png) || **Important Required Values** * Service Charge Name = Custom * Type = Exclusive * Value = Input Tax Amount / Tax Percentage * Mode = Input Value Mode ( **% or $** ) --- ### Discounts ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/74260be74e639800/menu_1eqjhwt.png) || **Important Required Values** * Discount Name = Custom Discount Name * Required PIN = Set – Required PIN - TRUE to require the employee to enter a PIN to apply discount Input FALSE to not require a PIN * Discount Value = Input Discount Amount / Discount Percentage * Value Mode = Input Value Mode ( **% or $** ) * Products = Input applicable products [Back to Top](#3-introduction)