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  • Step1: Enable Pre-Orders for Your Menu
  • Step 2: Adjust Service Options for Pickup, Delivery, and Dine-in
  • Step 3: Manage High Demand with Order Limits
  • Step 4: Test Your Pre-Order Setup
  • Additional Resources
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How to Enable Pre-Orders in CloudWaitress

Enabling pre-orders allows your customers to place orders in advance, giving them the flexibility to select a preferred pickup or delivery time.

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Here’s how to set up pre-orders and improve convenience for your customers.

Step1: Enable Pre-Orders for Your Menu

  1. Go to the Menu section and select the menu for which you want to enable pre-orders.

  2. Scroll down to the Pre-Order Settings and toggle the option to Enable Pre-Orders.

  3. Define how many days in advance customers can place pre-orders by configuring the Pre-Order Cut-Off Time. This will help prevent last-minute orders.

Note: Be sure to click Save after configuring your settings.

Step 2: Adjust Service Options for Pickup, Delivery, and Dine-in

  1. Go to Settings > Services in your dashboard.

  2. Ensure that pre-orders are supported for all service types (Pickup, Delivery, and Dine-In).

  3. For each service, click to edit and then go to Order Timing.

  4. Scroll down to enable Later Orders, and define which days and hours pre-orders can be accepted.

  5. Set up Time Intervals to allow customers to choose their preferred pickup or delivery time.

Pro Tip: Use the Order Offset feature to ensure your team has enough time to prepare orders before the scheduled pickup or delivery time.

Step 3: Manage High Demand with Order Limits

  1. In the Order Timing section, configure Limit Orders Per Time Interval to control the number of pre-orders accepted within specific time slots. This is especially useful during peak hours or special events when you want to manage demand effectively.

Remember: Once you’ve made all the changes, click Save to apply the settings.

Step 4: Test Your Pre-Order Setup

  1. Visit your Online Store and place a test pre-order to verify that everything is working correctly.

  2. Ensure customers can select the date and time based on your pre-order settings.

Additional Resources

  • How to Configure Services in CloudWaitress

  • Managing Your Online Store

  • How to Set Up Order Timing

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