Understanding Modifier Categories
In the world of restaurant operations, flexibility is key. Modifier Categories are the backbone of your menu's customization. Think of them as reusable "containers" for options that you can attach to any main dish.
Instead of building a "Side Choice" list for every single sandwich on your menu, you create one Modifier Category called "Sides" and link it to all of them. This makes managing your menu faster and ensures your guests always get the choices they want.
Key Settings Breakdown
When you're setting up or editing a Modifier Category in the NX Restaurant platform, you’ll work through two main tabs: General and Menu Items.
1. General Settings
This tab handles how the category behaves and looks on your POS or guest-facing kiosks.
Modifier Category Name: The internal name for your staff (e.g., "Add Ons").
Modifier Category Display Name: What the guest sees on the online ordering site or kiosk.
Prep Mods: These are "Special Commands" (like No, Sub, or Extra) that show up when a staff member long-presses a modifier on the POS.
Default Price Point: This automatically assigns a specific price level to the items in this category, saving you from entering prices manually for every single choice.
Appearance (Button Color): Customize the color of the category button on the POS to help your staff find it quickly during a rush.
2. Menu Items Tab
This is where you actually "fill the container" with the choices available to the guest.
Sort Method: Decide if you want the options to appear alphabetically or in a Custom order (usually best for putting your most popular items at the top).
Price Override: Even if you have a default price, you can use this field to charge extra for premium items (like adding "Ghost Pepper Cheese" for an extra $1.50).
How it Works in Practice
Create the Category: You create a category called "Burger Toppings."
Add the Items: You add "Cheddar," "Bacon," and "Avocado" to that category.
Attach to Main Items: You link the "Burger Toppings" category to your "Classic Burger," "Veggie Burger," and "Bison Burger." You can choose on each item if a selection is required and if so how many selections are allowed.
The Result: When a server selects any of those burgers, the system automatically prompts them to ask the guest for their topping choices if configured to do so.
Pro Tip: Keep your "Display Names" friendly! Instead of "MOD_CHEESE_01," use "Choose Your Cheese" to make the guest's digital ordering experience much smoother.