Creating a Menu
Each branch can have one menu. This guide walks you through creating a new menu from scratch.
Prerequisites
- You have a business set up in Menura
- You have at least one branch created
- You have the
manage_branchespermission (admin/owner role)
Step-by-Step
1. Navigate to Menu Management
Go to Dashboard > Menus (/dashboard/menus). If the active branch already has a menu, you will be redirected to its editor automatically.
2. Create a New Menu
If the branch does not yet have a menu, the page will present a Create Menu option. Click it to open the menu creation dialog.
3. Fill in Menu Details
In the menu creation modal, provide:
| Field | Description |
| Title | A name for your menu (e.g. "Main Menu", "Weekend Brunch") |
| Description | A short description visible to customers (optional) |
| Status | Draft (hidden from public) or Live (published) |
| Template | Select a visual template that controls the menu's look and feel |
4. Set Content Menu (Chain)
Menus can optionally share content with another menu via the Chain feature. During creation you can:
- Create a standalone menu with its own content
- Link to an existing menu to share its categories and items (with per-branch price overrides)
5. Save and Start Editing
Click Create Menu. You'll be taken to the menu editor at /dashboard/menus/manage/[id] where you can:
- Add categories
- Add menu items
- Set up option groups
- Organize collections
- Import items in bulk
- Preview the menu
Editing an Existing Menu
- Navigate to Dashboard > Menus (
/dashboard/menus). - You'll be automatically redirected to the editor for the active branch's menu.
- Use the Settings button in the left rail to edit the menu's title, description, status, or template.
Publishing a Menu
To make a menu visible to customers at /m/[slug]:
- Open the menu in the editor.
- Click the Settings button in the left rail.
- Change the status from Draft to Live.
- Save your changes.
The public menu URL is https://yourdomain.com/m/[menu-slug].
Note: The preview at /preview/[slug] renders menus of any status, making it useful for reviewing drafts before publishing.