Setting Up Time-Based Menu Items in NX Restaurant

Time-based items in NX Restaurant are designed for businesses that charge customers based on how long they use a product or service. When configured, these menu items will calculate price per minute and apply the appropriate charges automatically.

Common examples include:

• Pool tables or billiards (charge per minute or hour of play)
• Room rentals for private dining or events
• Timed experiences (karaoke, escape rooms, arcade zones, etc.)

How to Enable Time-Based Pricing

To configure a menu item for time-based pricing:

• Go to: Configuration > Menus > Items
• Select or create an item that you want to be time-based.
• Enable the setting:
  • Toggle Time based item to ON.
  • This means pricing will be calculated based on the duration from when the item is started to when it is stopped.
• (Optional) Toggle Times span price points ON if you want pricing to adjust dynamically through different pricing periods (e.g., peak vs. off-peak hours).
• Choose a rounding rule under Timed Item Rounding, this controls how the duration is rounded once the item is stopped:
  • None
  • 15 Minute
  • Half Hour
  • Full Hour
• Set Price Points:
  • Define specific price rules (e.g., $10/hour during weekdays, $20/hour on weekends) using Price Points from Configuration > Ordering > Price Points. Then add them to the item here.

Advanced Use: Auto-Ring on Tables

You can automatically start a timed item when a table is opened by linking the item to a table:

• Navigate to: Venue > Floor Plans > Tables
• Select a table and assign the Auto-Ring Item field to your timed item.

Learn more about Auto-Ringing Menu Items When Starting a Table.

If you encounter any issues or have further questions, please contact your NX Support Partner for assistance.