Should I Add a Text Decision or an Item Decision?
Overview
A decision group is a list of items or free text related to a lead item. It can have a default choice, and only one value can be selected. Typically, a decision group is used for simple, essential decisions or common modifications, like choosing milk for coffee or selecting meat temperature for steaks.
Lead Item: The main item that a combo is connected to. Ex. in a meal deal, the burger is the lead item and the side and drink are included as part of the combo
⚠️ Additional price can not be added to a decision as opposed to a modifier. Learn how to create a modifier group and how to add an additional price to a modifier
When creating a decision, there are a few questions you need to ask yourself:
Do I want to see this information on the decision in my reports?
When a decision is entered as free text, it won't be included in the reports. Each item created in the catalog receives a unique ID, and all the details related to that ID are documented. Since free text doesn't have an ID, we can't provide any details for it.Do I want the ability to limit this decision?
If a decision is a free text, it cannot be limited or out of stock because it isn't an itemIf the answer to any of the questions above is Yes, you should create a decision item otherwise, you can create decisions as free text
After you answer the questions above, learn how to create an item or how to create a decision group