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:

Organize your menu modifiers into groups to make customization simple for your customers. Set limits, decide which options are free, and add extra charges for premium choices. Use these groups across your menu for easy management.

Before you begin:

Plan your modifiers in advance. List the groups, their contents, and related dishes. For example, outline pizza toppings, their prices, and how many customers can add.

To add modifiers to a menu item:

Go to Menus (New) in your site's dashboard.
Click Manage next to the relevant menu.
Click on a menu item or add a new one.
Click the Modifiers tab.
Click + Add Modifier Group.
Choose the relevant option:
- Select an existing modifier group. Then, click Add to Item and Save.
- Create a new modifier group:
  1. Click + New Modifier Group.
  2. Enter a modifier group name (e.g. "Dips" or "Toppings").
  3. Add the first choice under Modifiers (e.g. "Salsa" or "Mushrooms").
  4. (Optional) Enter a price (e.g. $0.5).
  5. (Optional) Click the checkbox under Preselect to set default modifiers for customers.
  6. (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 the minimum and maximum number of modifiers that customers can add.
- 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 & Add.
Note: Once you create a modifier group, you can add it to any menu item and don't need to create it again.
Click Save.
(Optional) Click + New modifier group to create additional modifier groups.

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

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