Food Service : How to configure specials for Food Service module How to configure specials for Food Service module
Sales screen action macros can be used extensively in Food Service environments to speed the application of discounts; these actions or “macros,” are detailed in the Salesware Sales Screen Action Macro Commands document.
How to configure “happy hour” specials for Food Service module:
1. In SysManager > Activities > Financial Lists > Specials, create a special that is used for your Happy Hour discount.
2. Configure the special as you would any discount (set the appropriate percentage/dollar amount off or set the final price, etc.).
3. On the Restrictions tab for the special, select the hour(s) during which the discount can be applied (e.g., configure the discount to be available during happy hour only).
4. In SysManager, in the DCI, select the item(s) to which the special is available, and click Edit.
5. On the Sales Action tab for the item, in the Sales Screen action to execute when this item is sold area, insert a macro that automatically attempts to apply the happy hour special.
Example:
IGNOREERRORS()SPECIAL(‘HAPPYHOUR ‘)
Where HAPPYHOUR is the nickname of the special and is padded out to ten characters within the quotes. The IgnoreErrors function prevents the operator from receiving a message all day when the item is sold and the system attempts to apply the discount automatically. (Remember, it is only available and applied during the window of time you select for happy hour).
6. Save the item configuration and test it at the salespoint, both within and outside of your selected happy hour time restrictions. During the specified happy hour restriction, the prices for those items that have the macro applied change accordingly as the special is automatically applied.