Configure catalog (products and categories)

Last verified: 2026-05-19

Configure catalog (products and categories)

Create categories and sellable items (menu items, products, services) plus optional add-ons before accepting orders.

UI terminology

Business typeItems label (example)Categories
RestaurantMenu ItemsCategories
Retail / ecommerceProductsCategories
HotelServices / items per configCategories

Routes remain /admin/product, /admin/category, /admin/addongroup, /admin/addonitem.

Dashboard paths

AreaRoute
Items / products/admin/product
Product detail/admin/product/[id]
Categories/admin/category
Addon groups/admin/addongroup
Addon items/admin/addonitem
Inventory/admin/inventory
Availability/admin/availability

Prerequisites

Steps

1. Categories

  1. Open /admin/category.
  2. Create categories that structure your catalog (e.g. Entrees, Beverages).
  3. Set sort order and visibility per UI.

2. Products / menu items

  1. Open /admin/product (page title uses terminology.items.plural, e.g. Menu Items).
  2. Click add/create for a new item.
  3. Fill name, description, price, category, images, and availability flags.
  4. Save. Use row actions to Edit or Delete (labels use terminology.items.singular).

3. Add-ons (optional)

  1. Addon groups (/admin/addongroup) — modifier groups (size, toppings).
  2. Addon items (/admin/addonitem) — choices within each group.
  3. Link groups to products in the product editor.

4. Inventory & availability (optional)

  • Inventory (/admin/inventory) — stock levels where enabled.
  • Availability (/admin/availability) — schedules or capacity rules.

Verify it worked

  • Items appear on storefront /store/{slug} catalog.
  • Test add-to-cart and checkout (customer guide).
  • Staff with catalog permissions see the same items under /staff/product.

Common issues

SymptomLikely causeWhat to do
Cannot add productPlan product limitUpgrade or archive items
Item hidden on storefrontInactive or availabilityCheck active flag and hours
Add-ons not showingGroup not linked to productEdit product modifier links

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