Combos & Bundles

Create meal deals, combo offers, and bundled items with automatic allergen tracking.

What Are Combos?

Combos bundle multiple menu items together:

• Lunch Special - Sandwich + Side + Drink
• Family Meal - 2 Entrees + 2 Sides + Dessert
• Kids Meal - Main + Side + Drink + Toy

Combos can have:

• Fixed components - Always included (e.g., “comes with fries”)
• Choice groups - Diner selects from options (e.g., “choose your side”)

Creating a Combo

1. Navigate to Menus > Combos
2. Click New Combo
3. Fill in combo details:
   • Name
   • Description
   • Price
   • Status (Published/Draft)
4. Add components and choices
5. Click Save

Combo Components

Fixed Components

Items always included in the combo:

1. In the combo editor, click Add Component
2. Search for and select the item
3. The component is now part of the combo
4. Repeat for additional fixed components

Example: A burger combo always includes fries.

Choice Groups

Let diners choose from options:

1. Click Add Choice Group
2. Name the choice (e.g., “Choose Your Drink”)
3. Set selection rules:
   • Minimum selections (usually 1)
   • Maximum selections (usually 1)
4. Click Add Option
5. Search for and select items
6. Repeat for all options

Example: “Choose your side” with options: Fries, Salad, Onion Rings

Allergen Handling

Combo allergens are automatically derived from components.

Fixed Component Allergens

If any fixed component contains an allergen, the combo contains it:

Burger Combo:
├── Burger (Contains: Wheat, Milk)
├── Fries (Safe for all)
└── Ketchup (Safe for all)

Result: Burger Combo Contains: Wheat, Milk

Choice Group Allergens

Combo shows allergens from ALL possible choices:

Lunch Special:
├── Sandwich (Contains: Wheat)
└── Choose Your Side:
    ├── Caesar Salad (Contains: Milk, Eggs)
    └── Garden Salad (Safe for all)

Result: Lunch Special Contains: Wheat, Milk, Eggs

This ensures diners with allergies see the combo might not be safe, even if one option is.

Updating Allergens

When you update allergens on a component item:

1. The change applies to the item itself
2. All combos containing that item are updated
3. This happens automatically

Pricing

Fixed Price

Set a single price for the combo:

1. Enter the price in the combo editor
2. This overrides individual item prices
3. Diners see only the combo price

Calculated Price

The combo price equals the sum of component prices:

1. Leave the price field empty
2. Price calculated from selected options
3. Changes automatically if component prices change

Managing Combos

Edit a Combo

1. Navigate to Menus > Combos
2. Click on the combo row
3. Make changes in the side panel
4. Click Save

Duplicate a Combo

1. Click the three-dot menu on a combo row
2. Select Duplicate
3. A copy is created with “(Copy)” appended
4. Edit and save the copy

Duplicating copies:

• Name and description
• Price
• All components and choice groups
• Status set to Draft

Delete a Combo

1. Click the three-dot menu
2. Select Delete
3. Confirm the deletion

Deleting a combo does not delete the component items.

Combo Display

On Your Menu

Diners see:

• Combo name and description
• Price or price range
• Component summary (“Includes: Sandwich, Side, Drink”)
• Allergen badges (all possible allergens)
• Choice options to select from

Allergen Badges

Combos display badges for all possible allergens. A note indicates: “Allergens shown are for all possible options. Your selection may contain fewer.”

Best Practices

1. Name combos clearly - “Lunch Special” vs “Combo A”
2. Include all components - Don’t forget sauces, sides, drinks
3. Price competitively - Combos should offer value
4. Update when items change - Verify combo components still exist
5. Check allergens after changes - Verify derived allergens are accurate

Common Use Cases

Meal Deals

Family Dinner ($45)
├── Choose 2 Entrees
│   ├── Grilled Salmon
│   ├── Chicken Parmesan
│   └── Ribeye Steak
├── Choose 2 Sides
│   ├── Mashed Potatoes
│   ├── Steamed Vegetables
│   └── Caesar Salad
└── Choose 1 Dessert
    ├── Chocolate Cake
    └── Ice Cream

Fixed Bundles

Executive Lunch ($18)
├── Soup of the Day (fixed)
├── House Salad (fixed)
└── Chef's Special Entree (fixed)

Kids Meals

Kids Meal ($8)
├── Choose 1 Main
│   ├── Chicken Fingers
│   ├── Grilled Cheese
│   └── Mac & Cheese
├── Choose 1 Side
│   ├── Fries
│   ├── Apple Slices
│   └── Carrots
└── Choose 1 Drink
    ├── Milk
    ├── Juice
    └── Water

Troubleshooting

”Component not found”

The linked menu item may have been deleted. Edit the combo and add a replacement component.

Allergens not updating

Allergen changes are cached briefly. Wait a minute and refresh, or edit the combo to trigger an update.

Combo not appearing on menu

Check that:

• Combo status is Published
• Combo is assigned to a menu/section
• Parent menu is published