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Stores module

Create, edit, manage, and remove stores.

This narrated walkthrough demonstrates the same workflow documented in the written, step-by-step guide directly below.

Master your locations: a guide to the stores module​

In today’s fast-paced digital marketplace, centralizing the management of your physical and online storefronts is essential.

The Stores Module within Ordering.co is designed to be your command center, allowing you to oversee multiple business locations, configure specific operational settings, and integrate Point of Sale (POS) systems—all from a single, intuitive interface.

Whether you are managing a local café or a multi-national retail chain, this guide will walk you through the essential features of the Stores Module.

Step-by-step feature guide​

1. Navigating the store dashboard​

Upon entering the module, you are greeted with a high-level overview of all your registered businesses.

  • Search & Filter: Use the search bar to find businesses by name or use the status filter to toggle between Active and Inactive locations.
  • Quick Actions: Each store card allows you to quickly Edit details or toggle the Enabled switch to manage the store's visibility instantly.

2. Managing POS systems​

Select View POS Systems on a store card to:

  • Connect to popular platforms like Symphony or Wansoft.
  • Configure custom integrations for specific ordering platforms.
  • Monitor the displayed connection status: Connected, Pending, or Disconnected.

3. Detailed business configuration​

Clicking the Edit button opens a comprehensive suite of settings categorized for easy access:

  • Basic Information: Update your business name, unique URL slug, and contact phone numbers.
  • Location & Address: Set the store coordinates using the interactive map, then review the address, delivery zones, and customer search result.
  • Payment Methods: Choose which forms of payment your store accepts (e.g., Cash, Card on Delivery) and set the general Price Level ($-$$$$$) for customer expectations.

4. Customizing taxes & delivery zones​

  • Taxes: Create and assign specific tax rates (e.g., VAT, Sales Tax) to each location. You can define if a tax is "Included" in the price or added at checkout.
  • Business Zones: Use the Polygon Tool on the map to draw custom delivery boundaries. This allows you to set specific delivery prices and minimum order amounts based on the customer’s exact neighborhood.

5. Scheduling & branding​

  • Business Hours: Define your operational windows for each day of the week. You can add multiple time periods per day to account for mid-day closures or shift changes.
  • Logo: Personalize each store by uploading a high-quality logo, ensuring your brand identity remains consistent across the platform.

6. Creating a new business​

Adding a new location is a simple 6-step process:

  1. Basic Info $\rightarrow$ 2. Address $\rightarrow$ 3. Payment Methods $\rightarrow$ 4. Schedule $\rightarrow$ 5. Logo $\rightarrow$ 6. Review.

The system even allows you to find your restaurant on Google Maps to automatically pull in existing data, saving you time.

Tips & tricks for efficiency​

  • The Power of Slugs: When setting your "Slug" in Basic Information, keep it short and descriptive (e.g., downtown-cafe). This makes for cleaner URLs if you are sharing store links directly with customers.
  • Layered Scheduling: Use Add Time Period to represent separate lunch and dinner hours, then test the resulting availability.
  • Testing Zones: When drawing Polygon delivery zones, start with broad shapes and refine them over time based on where your drivers encounter the most traffic or difficulty.

Best practices​

  • Regular Status Audits: Periodically check your "Inactive" list to ensure no locations are accidentally hidden from your customers.
  • Store Logos: Use a square logo that meets the upload requirements, then review it in each relevant surface.
  • Review POS Before Launch: Configure the POS connection and verify inventory and pricing before enabling a new store.

Conclusion​

Review store details, POS connections, tax settings, delivery zones, schedules, and branding before enabling a new location.