For businesses with multiple locations, the Enterprise Menu offers additional features to enhance flexibility and control. This article will teach you how to effectively utilize the Enterprise Menu System (EMS) for managing menus across multiple locations:
Table of Contents
- Overview
- New Features for Multi-Locations
- Accessing the Enterprise Level
- Best Practices
Enterprise Menu gives multi-location restaurants the ability to edit all location menus from the 'Enterprise' level. This feature simplifies the process of updating menus across all locations simultaneously, instead of updating each location individually.
Enterprise Level:
The Enterprise Menu allows editing of all your location menus from one login via the Enterprise level. This eliminates the hassle of editing each menu individually, making the process effortless and efficient. Availability Field:
Each element in Menu Admin (items, categories, modifiers, etc.) includes an availability field. This lets you specify which locations should display each element.
Price Variation: Within the Item Edit menu, there is an additional tab labeled "Price Variation". This feature enables you to assign different prices to the same item across various locations, ensuring pricing flexibility.
To access the Enterprise Level, follow these steps:
- Log into CAKE Admin Portal: Log into CAKE Admin Portal and select the Menu Admin icon.
- Select the Enterprise Level: You will be prompted to select the location you would like to access. Choose the Enterprise level, identifiable by the arrow to the left of the enterprise name. Selecting the arrow will reveal the locations within the enterprise.
Menu Editing at the Enterprise Level:
To ensure consistency and streamline updates across all locations, it is crucial to make all menu edits at the Enterprise Level. Editing at the individual location level can cause disconnections between the enterprise and location menus, which can result in future updates not being reflected at the location level. Always edit from the Enterprise Level to maintain consistency and ensure all locations are up-to-date with the latest menu changes.
Menu Data Intended for One Location:
For menu data specific to a single location, it's best to create it at the enterprise level. Use the availability field to designate which location can access it. This approach allows for easy expansion to other locations in the future by simply adjusting the availability settings.
Reviewing Enterprise Menu Articles on CAKE University:
Each Enterprise Menu article includes a 'Multi-Location Features' section that should be reviewed when browsing through articles. This section provides essential information on features exclusive to multi-location setups and reinforces best practices for managing menus across multiple locations.
By following these guidelines and utilizing the EMS features, you can effectively manage and synchronize your locations menus, ensuring consistency and efficiency across all locations.
