What is the best way to setup an item with multiple options and pricing?

[TrolleyLine44]

[The title of this thread has been edited from the original: Dine in vs Take Out Variations]

We have a coffee shop where dine-in drinks are served in porcelain and are single-size; take-out served in paper, two sizes, two prices.  What's the best way (simplest for cashier) to set this up with modifiers, variations, or options?  Thanks!

[TheRealChipA · Accepted solution]

Hi @TrolleyLine44.  The Quickest and easiest way is to create one item with three variations, something like these:

Dine-in

Take-out Small

Take-out Large

each with its own prices. You can use modifiers, but then you’d have to see a modifier report to know how many of each you sell.  The way I suggest, when you look at your item sales you’ll immediately know this without needing another report.

[TheRealChipA]

Also, options is overkill.  That is most useful in retail settings where you have lots of colors that are available in different sizes, etc. so that you can create variations quickly.