Wix Restaurants: Adding Modifiers

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Let customers personalize their orders with modifier groups. Modifiers allow you to add options to menu items, like toppings on a pizza or dressing for a salad. Decide on the number of modifiers customers can choose and determine if a selection is required.

A screenshot of the modifiers in a menu item.

Before you begin:

Make sure you have the new online ordering app installed to add modifiers to your menu.

In this article, learn more about:

Create groups of modifiers for items in your menu, determine which modifiers are in each group and how many of them customers can add. Decide which options are complimentary and which come with an extra charge. Once you create a group of modifiers, you can add it to any menu item without having to create it again.

a screenshot of the modifiers panel in the new menus app on wix dashboard

Before you begin:

Think in advance about what you're offering so it's quicker to create your modifiers. Make yourself a list of groups of modifiers and what they contain, and what dishes they relate to. For example, what are all the pizza toppings you offer? How much will you charge for each and how many can customers add to their order?

To add modifiers to a menu item:

Go to Menus (New) in your site's dashboard.
Click on a menu item or create one.
Click the Modifiers tab.
Click + Add Modifier Group.
Create a modifier group:
1. Enter a modifier group name (e.g. "Dips" or "Toppings").
2. Add the first choice under Modifiers (e.g. "Salsa" or "Mushrooms").
3. (Optional) Enter a price (e.g. $0.5).
4. (Optional) Click + Add Modifier to add more modifiers.
Decide if customers are required to make a selection under Modifier group settings:
- Optional: Customers can place the order without making a selection. Set up how many modifiers customers can add under Maximum amount.
- Required: Customers need to select 1 or more options to proceed with their order. Set the minimum and maximum number of modifiers that customers can add.
Click Save.
Note: Once you create a modifier group, you can add it to any menu item and don't need to create it again.
(Optional) Click + New modifier group to create additional modifier groups.

Note:

You can add up to 20 modifier groups, and up to 25 modifiers in each group.

If you have over 10 modifiers in a group, make sure to set the maximum selection up to 10 to ensure all modifiers appear on the page uncut.

Examples of common modifiers settings

We collected some of the most common scenarios for which you'd want to use modifiers. Search for the combination or setting you would need.

The selection is optional

You can make a modifier group optional if you want to leave it open for the customer to decide. In some cases, customers may not need to customize the menu item they chose.

How many options can customers choose?	The required modifier group settings	How it looks live
Unlimited selection	Optional Minimum: None Maximum: No limit
Just 1	Optional Minimum: None Maximum: 1
Up to 2	Optional Minimum: None Maximum: 2

The selection is required

You can make a modifier group required if it's necessary for the customer to state their preference(s).

How many options can customers choose?	The required modifier group settings	How it looks live
Unlimited selection	Mandatory Minimum: 1 Maximum: No limit
Just 1	Mandatory Minimum: 1 Maximum: 1
Specific number (e.g. 2)	Mandatory Minimum: 2 Maximum: 2
Range of selection (e.g. 4)	Mandatory Minimum: 1 Maximum: 4