Guide
What Are Product Options and Modifiers?
Discover the flexible option structure that lets customers personalise products by size, extra toppings and preferences.
- Sizes and variations
- Extra toppings
- Single / multiple choice
- Price difference
Size
Extra Toppings
Your selections: €16.10
Definition
What are product options?
Product options are structures that let a single item be ordered with different preferences. For example, on a pizza you can manage small / medium / large size, extra cheese, extra sauce or ingredient removal under one product instead of creating separate products.
This keeps the menu clean while giving customers more flexibility at checkout. As part of a digital menu, options are one of the most critical layers of menu management.
Option system
One option group can be used across many products
Option management works in three stages. When a customer makes selections at checkout, the chosen options are applied to the order and total automatically.
- Create an option group For example “Extra Toppings”.
- Add choices Define options such as cheese, mushrooms or olives, and set a price difference where needed.
- Attach to products The same option group can be used on multiple products.
- Option GroupExtra Toppings
- ChoicesCheddar · Jalapeño · Sauce
- ProductClassic Burger
- Customer SelectionCheddar +€1.20
- Order Total€13.20
Selection rules
Define different selection rules per product
You can control how customers select within option groups. This helps prevent incomplete or incorrect orders.
One option only
For example, only one size can be selected.
Several extras
Multiple extra toppings can be selected.
Selection required
A choice must be made before the order can continue.
Selection limit
You can limit how many options the customer may select.
Pricing
Add price differences to options
Each option's effect on the product price can be defined separately. When the customer selects an option, the difference is added to the order total automatically — no need to create separate products for each variation.
Benefits
Cleaner menu, more flexible ordering
Cleaner menu
Manage variations with options instead of separate products.
More accurate orders
Customers select preferences directly at checkout.
Easier management
Reuse option groups across different products.
Upsell opportunity
Grow the basket with paid extras and add-ons.
Examples
Different options per product category
Pizza
Burger
Coffee
Kebab / Wrap
Best practice
An option structure that simplifies ordering
- Group frequently used options in shared templates.
- Mark required selections clearly.
- Keep option names short and clear.
- Don't overwhelm customers with too many choices.
- Show price differences clearly during selection.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an option template?
A structure that lets you create a choice group once and use it on multiple products.
- Can a product have multiple option groups?
Yes. For example, a burger can use both a “Size” and an “Extra Toppings” group.
- Can options have price differences?
Yes. Each choice can have its own price difference, applied automatically to the total when selected.
- Can the same option group be used on different products?
Yes. Shared option groups can be attached to multiple products.
- Can you set a free-option limit?
Yes. Rules such as a set number of free choices with paid extras beyond that limit can be applied.
Shape your products to the customer
Product options and modifiers let you manage variations within a single menu structure. Set sizes, extras, preferences and price differences at checkout to keep the menu clean and offer a more flexible ordering experience. Combined with an online ordering system, this structure comes fully into play.