A Menu group is a subdivision within your qoda.ly Menu that helps organize your food and beverage offerings. Think of it like a chapter within a book, providing logical categorization for customers browsing your menu.

Key uses of Menu groups

• Customer experience: well-defined menu groups make it easier for customers to find what they’re looking for (e.g., “Appetizers,” “Salads,” “Desserts”).
• Operational flexibility: menu groups can have their own availability settings. For example, a “Breakfast” group might only be available until 11 AM.
• Efficient updates: Menu groups can be reused across multiple menus. Changes made to a Menu group will automatically reflect in all menus where it’s used.

Examples of Menu groups

• Meal Categories: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
• Cuisine Types: Italian, Mexican, Sushi, Tapas
• Dietary Needs: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Vegan
• Beverage Categories: Wine, Cocktails, Beer, Non-Alcoholic

How Menu groups relate to other elements

• Menu: A Menu contains multiple Menu groups.
• Items: Individual food and beverage items belong to a specific Menu group.

Best practices

• Keep it simple: avoid too many groups or overly complex nesting.
• Descriptive names: choose clear names that guide customers intuitively.
• Consider your theme: your Menu group structure should complement the overall design of your online menu.

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