lightbulb What it's for
Add a one-off charge that isn’t a real menu item — a corkage fee, a custom platter, a “misc” charge — straight onto the order. It’s the “Charge” side of the same form as the order discount, and the amount is collected at payment.
settings Set it up (Admin)
- 1Open the order, tap “More Actions” (⋯) and choose “General Item”.
- 2Keep the switch on “Charge” (the default).
- 3Enter the amount (Fixed or Percentage) and a short description.
- 4Confirm — the charge is added to the order and its total.
point_of_sale How staff use it (POS)
- 1The guest’s total rises by the added amount.
- 2The ad-hoc line appears in the receipt with its description.
- 3It’s simply collected as part of the normal payment.
info Limits & good to know
- chevron_rightOnly while the order is unpaid and not closed.
- chevron_rightStored as a general line, so it doesn’t fire to the kitchen/KDS like a menu dish.
- chevron_rightThe description is capped at 25 characters.
- chevron_rightNo admin password needed (unlike refunds or closing).
