Adding a modifier to another modifier in Toast, often referred to as building "nested modifiers," allows you to offer more specific choices to your customers based on their initial selections. This capability enables you to create dynamic and detailed menu options, enhancing the ordering experience.
To add a nested modifier in Toast, you will primarily use the advanced properties within the Toast Web platform. This process involves navigating through your menu structure to pinpoint the exact modifier option where you wish to apply the additional choices.
Steps to Build Nested Modifiers
Creating a modifier that appears only after a specific selection is made, such as asking for soda flavor after "soda" is chosen, is a straightforward process within Toast Web. Follow these steps to implement nested modifiers:
- Access Advanced Properties: Begin by logging into Toast Web. From the main dashboard, navigate to Menus and then select Bulk management. Within this section, click on Advanced properties. This area provides comprehensive control over your menu's intricate details and modifier structures.
- Locate the Target Modifier Group: On the left side of the screen, you will see your menu structure. Utilize the "greater than" (
>) icons to expand your menu, courses, and various item groups. Continue expanding until you locate the specific modifier group that contains the modifier option you want to nest another modifier under. - Select the Modifier Option: Once you have identified the desired modifier group, pinpoint and select the individual modifier option to which you intend to apply the nested modifier. This is the item that, when chosen by a customer, will then prompt them with additional choices from the nested modifier group you are adding.
By following these steps, you can efficiently structure your menu to provide a more tailored and flexible ordering experience for items that require further customization. This method is ideal for scenarios where a selection, like "Add a Protein," should then lead to options such as "Chicken," "Beef," or "Tofu."
For further detailed guidance and visual aids on managing your Toast menu, you can explore resources available on Toast Central.
