Setting up the right order types is the core of your restaurant’s digital strategy. Whether you’re offering local delivery or in-store pickup, FoodMaster has you covered.
1. Enabling Your Order Types
In the settings, you can toggle which services you provide.
Available Types:
- Delivery: Bring the food to the customer’s door.
- Pickup: Customer collects at your location.
- Dine-In: Customer orders from their table (perfect for QR code menus).
2. Advanced Delivery Rules
Delivery is the most complex part of a food ordering system. FoodMaster gives you deep control:
- Minimum Order Amount: Ensure deliveries are profitable (e.g., $15 minimum).
- Distance-Based Fees: Charge more for customers who live further away.
- Free Delivery Threshold: Offer free delivery for large orders (e.g., “Free delivery over $50”).
3. Streamlining the Pickup Experience
For pickup orders, you can set a “Lead Time” (e.g., 20 minutes) so customers know exactly when their food will be ready. This avoids crowds in your lobby and improves customer satisfaction.
4. Pro Tip: Dine-In QR Codes
If you enable Dine-In, FoodMaster can generate unique QR codes for each table. When scanned, the system automatically knows the table number, allowing the kitchen to deliver food directly to the customer without them ever leaving their seat.
FAQ
Q: Can I disable delivery during busy hours?
A: Yes, you can manually toggle delivery off from the dashboard if the kitchen is overwhelmed.
Q: Does it support different prices for delivery and pickup?
A: You can use WooCommerce’s standard pricing, but add specific delivery fees or discounts for pickup via FoodMaster settings.