Wix Restaurants: Adding Modifiers

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.

Adding modifiers to a menu item

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:

Dashboard

1. Go to Restaurant Menus in your site's dashboard.

2. Click Manage next to the relevant menu.

3. Choose what you want to do:

   • Add item: Click Add menu item under the relevant section. Choose from the list of existing items, or add a brand new one by clicking + Add New Item.

   • Edit item: Hover over an existing item and click Edit.

4. Click the Modifiers tab.

5. Click + Add Modifier Group.

6. Choose which modifier group to add:

   • Existing modifier group: Select the relevant group from the list. Then, click Add to Item.

   • New modifier group: Create a new group.

     1. Click + New Modifier Group.

     2. Enter a modifier group name (e.g. 'Dips' or 'Toppings').

     3. Enter the first modifier's name (e.g. 'Salsa' or 'Mushrooms').

     4. (Optional) Enter a price.

     5. (Optional) Select the checkbox under Preselect

     6. Click + Add Modifier to add more modifiers.

7. Decide if customers are required to make a selection under Modifier group settings:

   • No, it's optional: Customers can place the order without selecting any modifiers. Set the maximum number of modifiers that they can add.

   • Yes, it's required: Customers need to select 1 or more modifiers to proceed with their order. Set the minimum and maximum amount that they can add.

8. Click Save & Add.

9. Click Save.

10. (Optional) Click + New modifier group to create additional modifier groups.

    

Wix app

1. Go to your site in the Wix app.

2. Tap Manage

   

   at the bottom.

3. Tap Catalog and select Restaurant Menus.

4. Tap the relevant menu and section.

5. Tap the item you want to edit.

6. Select the Modifiers tab.

7. Tap + Add Modifier Group.

8. Choose which modifier group to add:

   • Existing modifier group: Select the relevant group from the list. Then, tap Select at the top left.

   • New modifier group: Create a new group.

     1. Tap + Add New Modifier Group.

     2. Enter a modifier group name (e.g. 'Dips', 'Toppings').

     3. Tap the Select modifier field.

     4. Select an existing modifier, or tap Add New Modifier and enter its name (e.g. 'Salsa', 'Mushrooms').

     5. (Optional) Enter a price.

     6. (Optional) Tap the More Actions icon

        

        and Mark as preselected so this modifier is already selected for the customers.

     7. Tap + Add Modifier to add more modifiers.

9. Decide if customers are required to make a selection under Modifier group settings:

   • Optional: Customers can place the order without selecting any modifiers. Set the maximum number of modifiers that they can add.

   • Required: Customers need to select 1 or more modifiers to proceed with their order. Set the minimum and maximum amount that they can add.

10. Tap Add.

11. (Optional) Tap + Add Modifier Group to create additional modifier groups.

What's next?

Once you create a modifier group, you can add it to any menu item and don't need to create it again.

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

FAQs

Click a question below to learn more about modifiers.

How do modifiers look on my menu?

Modifiers allow your customers to choose various options from your menu's offerings by presenting them with grouped lists of selection.

You can set the modifiers so customers only choose 1 of the options (e.g. degree of doneness, Vegan friendly, etc.) This adds an instruction saying, "Choose one" next to the modifier name ("Crispiness Level" in the screenshot below).

You can also allow customers to select multiple options (e.g. toppings on a pizza, side dishes). If you limit the selection amount, the relevant instruction automatically appears, for example "Choose up to X", or "Choose between X - Y".

Tip: If you mark a modifier group as required, customers see an asterisk (*) next to the selection.