Create Products for Your Menu

Overview

Products are the building blocks of your menus. Each product includes:

• Name
• Price
• Photo
• Description
• Availability status

Once you create products, you can organize them into menus that customers will see.

Accessing Products

1. Open the StreetFeast app and navigate to the My Truck tab.
2. Tap the Product tab at the bottom of the screen.

The Products screen shows:

• Search bar: Find products quickly by name
• Product list: All your products with images, names, and availability status
• Create New Product button: Add new items

Each product in the list shows:

• Product image (or placeholder if no image)
• Product name
• Availability badge: Green "Available" or gray "Unavailable"
• Arrow: Tap to edit the product

Creating a New Product

1. From the Products screen, tap the Create New Product button.

2. Fill in the product details:

Product Name

Enter a clear, descriptive name for your product.

• Keep it concise but specific
• Examples: "Classic Cheeseburger", "Loaded Nachos", "Fresh Lemonade"

Product Status

Toggle between:

• Available: Product appears on your menu and can be ordered
• Unavailable: Product is hidden from customers (useful for seasonal items or when you run out)

Default Price

Enter the base price for the product.

• Use the format: ##.## (e.g., 8.99)
• This price can be adjusted in specific menus if needed

Photo

Add a photo of your product to entice customers.

• Tap Upload Image to add a photo
• Choose from camera or photo library
• High-quality, appetizing photos increase sales

Description

Add a description that tells customers about the product.

• Highlight key ingredients
• Mention any special preparation methods
• Note dietary information (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.)
• Keep it brief but informative

3. Tap Create to save your new product.

Editing an Existing Product

1. From the Products list, tap on any product to edit it.

2. The Edit Product screen shows:
   • Name: Change the product name
   • Product Status: Toggle availability
   • Default Price: Update pricing
   • Photo: Edit, Replace, or Remove the current image
   • Description: Modify the product description

Photo Options

When editing a product with an existing photo:

• Edit: Crop or adjust the current image
• Replace: Upload a new image
• Remove: Delete the image (shows placeholder instead)

3. Make your changes and tap Save.

Deleting a Product

To delete a product:

1. Tap on the product to open the edit screen
2. Scroll to the bottom
3. Tap Delete Product
4. Confirm the deletion

Managing Product Availability

Availability is a quick way to temporarily hide products without deleting them.

When to Mark Products Unavailable

• Sold out for the day
• Seasonal items out of season
• Temporary ingredient shortage
• Testing new items before launch

How to Change Availability

1. Tap on the product
2. Toggle between Available and Unavailable
3. Tap Save

The change takes effect immediately across all menus.

Finding Products

Use the search bar to quickly find products:

1. Tap the search field at the top of the Products screen
2. Type part of the product name
3. Results filter in real-time as you type

This is especially useful if you have many products.

Best Practices

Naming Products

• Be descriptive but concise
• Use consistent naming conventions
• Include key differentiators (e.g., "Small Fries" vs "Large Fries")

Pricing

• Set competitive prices
• Consider your costs and desired margins
• Remember prices can be adjusted per menu

Photos

• Use professional-looking photos
• Ensure consistent lighting and style
• Update photos when products change
• A good photo can significantly increase sales

Descriptions

• Focus on what makes the item special
• Mention allergens and dietary info
• Keep descriptions scannable (2-3 lines max)

Organization

• Create all products before building menus
• Keep availability status current
• Regularly review and update product info

Important Notes

• Products must be created before adding them to menus
• Product changes affect all menus using that product
• Prices set in menus override the default product price
• Unavailable products are hidden from customers but remain in your menus
• Consider seasonal products for limited-time offerings