Modifiers allow you to customize your products at the point of sale and accurately deduct (or add) quantities at the time of sale. They can be used with products, variants, and Bundles.
Modifiers can help create “Buy One, Get One” and “Buy More, Save More” deals. Our Modifiers are compatible with Clover and Square.
Modifiers are included with Starter plans and above.
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Creating a Modifier
Get started by clicking on the Modifiers tab from your Products page:
Click the “Create Modifier group” to get started. Click the button below to see step-by-step instructions on how to create your first Modifier:
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Add-ons, Substitutions & Bundles (example)
Modifiers can be used with Bundles to create add-ons and substitutions to make even more customizable orders.
To read more about how add-ons, substitutions, and bundles work together (and how they can work for you), click the button below:
Mapping Modifiers
Mapping modifiers means connecting specific modifier options—such as sizes, customizations, or additional toppings—to actual inventory items. Proper mapping ensures that every time a product is customized with a modifier and sold, the corresponding inventory is decremented accurately. For example, mapping a 'Cheese' topping modifier to a cheese inventory item will ensure stock updates whenever the modifier is used in an order.
This must be done manually by "mapping" your Modifiers to actual products in Thrive.
In the process, you'll be able to let us know the quantity to adjust so we can make the proper adjustments to keep your inventory accurate. Ensuring modifiers are mapped correctly helps:
Maintain accurate inventory levels.
Prevent stock discrepancies.
Streamline order management and fulfillment processes.
This can be done by clicking the link highlighted here:
Remember, click the “Add” button next to each corresponding variant to ensure it is properly mapped. Once it’s mapped and you’ve entered a quantity, we can properly add or subtract units when they are selected. To check whether your modifiers are mapped correctly within Thrive, follow these steps:
Edit the Relevant Modifier Group:
Navigate to the Catalog tab > Modifiers tab section of Thrive.
Select the specific Modifier Group you want to review.
Check Modifier Mappings:
Within the Modifier Group, locate the 'Remap Modifiers' option.
This will display all current mappings.
Mapped options will be indicated clearly, while options not mapped to inventory items will be shown as unmapped.
Apply Changes:
If you spot any incorrectly mapped or unmapped modifiers, make the necessary adjustments.
Save your changes to ensure they are applied correctly in the system.
Have trouble determining the exact quantity you want to map for a product? Click here!
Common Issues and How to Avoid Them
Incomplete Mapping: Always double-check that all modifier options are mapped, especially when you add new products or modifier options to your system.
Loss of Changes: Make sure to save your adjustments after editing or mapping.
Outdated Inventory Items: Periodically review your mapped modifiers to ensure they are linked to the correct inventory items, particularly if your inventory has been updated recently.
Importing Modifiers
If Modifiers are already set up in your Clover or Square POS, Thrive will bring them in automatically during your initial import.
Otherwise, you can always import them manually using the task on the Advanced page.
Deleting a Modifier
From the Modifier page, click on the Modifier you would like to delete. Then click “Edit Group.” At the bottom of the next page, there will be a red delete button like this where you can delete it:
Deleting the Modifier from Thrive will also delete it from your integration.
Reporting
Modifiers are reflected in sales reports in terms of increased revenue, increased cost of goods, and profit margin as a result. To be clear, Modifiers are not listed on the sales report as individual items.
Itemized reports are coming soon!
Things to Note:
Your base product (the one the Modifier is applied to) must have a cost (greater than $0) for the cost of goods sold to be calculated.
You can disable the sync to your integration to "archive" a modifier, instead of deleting it altogether.