Adding an Order Type

The below guide will provide instructions on how to create an Online Order Type. 

The Order Type option lets you set customized names to describe the type of order. These order types are useful for Restaurant and Quickserver offerings Dine In, To Go, Delivery and NOW Curbside pick-up. 

Note: You can add additional options such as Catering, Call In's, etc

These order types are useful for Retail offerings In-Store, Pickup, Local Delivery and NOW Curbside pick-up.

Note: For our Retail merchants, sequential order number feature is not available at this time. Continue to check this article for updates. 

Order types can also be used for separating revenue centers. The Default Order Type is set per register; meaning you can have various iPads have different defaults.

 Ex: A drive-through station can have a "Drive-Through" order type, Register 1 can have a "Register 1" order type, etc. 

To create or edit Order Types:

1. Go to add a new type by tapping through the menu: Dashboard > Back Office > Settings > Order Types

2. Tap the + on the top right to add a custom type.

3. Enter the Order Type Name

4. Choose the text Color (This will help distinguish the order types in the Open/Closed order tab). Example below:

5. Configure the Order Settings

• Require Customer - When enabled, and order can not be saved or sent without a customer in the customer field.

• Require Table Number (Restaurant Only) -When enabled, and order can not be saved or sent without a table number in the table number field.

• Require Guest Count (Restaurant Only)- When enabled, and order can not be saved or sent without a guest count in the Guest field.

6. Tap Done to Save. 

Now, in talech Register you’ll see the custom type you added on the top right. If the register default is not set, you can tap on the order type to view your lists.

You can also reference "How to Enable Curbside Pickup Order Type by clicking HERE.