Menu Management
Learn how to add, edit, and organize your menu items for accurate cost tracking.
Managing Your Menu
Add Menu Items
Create new menu items with prices and categories
- Click the 'Add Item' button in your menu
- Enter the item name and description
- Set the selling price
- Choose a category (Appetizers, Mains, Desserts, etc.)
- Add any special notes or dietary information
Edit Existing Items
Update prices, descriptions, and categories
- Find the item in your menu list
- Click the edit button (pencil icon)
- Update any fields you need to change
- Save your changes
- The new price will be reflected in all cost calculations
Organize with Categories
Group items for better organization
- Create categories that match your menu structure
- Assign items to appropriate categories
- Use categories to filter and sort your menu
- Categories help with reporting and analysis
Archive Old Items
Remove items you no longer serve
- Find the item you want to remove
- Click the archive button (trash icon)
- Confirm the action
- Archived items won't appear in active menus
- You can restore archived items if needed
Best Practices
Keep prices current
Update menu prices immediately when they change to maintain accurate profit calculations.
Use clear descriptions
Detailed descriptions help with recipe costing and customer communication.
Organize by service periods
Create categories for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner to track costs by meal period.
Mark seasonal items
Use special notes to identify seasonal or limited-time items for better planning.
Common Issues & Solutions
Can't find a menu item
Use the search bar at the top of your menu. You can search by name, category, or description.
Price changes not reflecting in costs
Make sure you've saved the price change. Cost calculations update automatically when you save.
Items showing in wrong category
Click edit on the item and change the category. You can also drag and drop items between categories.
Can't delete a menu item
Items with active recipes can't be deleted. Archive them instead, or remove the recipe first.
Mobile Menu Management
Tally is designed for mobile-first use. Here are some tips for managing your menu on the go:
Quick Price Updates
Update prices instantly from your phone when suppliers change their rates.
Voice Descriptions
Use voice-to-text to quickly add detailed item descriptions.
Photo Menu Upload
Take photos of your physical menu and let AI extract the items automatically.
Offline Editing
Make changes offline and sync when you're back online.