To create a new PLU item for drink item, follow the steps below:
Within the Back office navigate to PLU setup, then click the button labelled Drink Brands
If the drinks brand you wish to add an item to already exists, you can close this window.
If you need to add a new drinks brand select the appropriate drinks category from the Category drop-down list on the top right, type the description of the brand into the brand box and click the Add button.
Click Close to return to the PLU setup.
Click the PLU Items button.
To the right of the screen you will see various setup options:
Charge Code - Select the charge code that the item you are creating will be using.
📌 Note: Make sure that the correct charge code is selected as this can affect pick list printing and revenue recording
Category - Select the category that the item you are creating will be using.
Click Add and a new window will launch to complete the PLU setup. As a minimum, you will need to complete the following sections:
Category
Brand
Measure - If the item you are creating can also be sold at different measures select the 'Create half or small' or 'Create double or large' and you can add alternative pricing. Ensure you add a total Selling Price and pricing for each measure
Selling Price
Tax Rule
Once complete click Save
Confirm the pop up for PLU creation and your new PLU item is ready
📌 Note: This setup does not include any stock item setup.
Additional Configuration (Optional Fields):
Screen Description: If left blank, the receipt description will automatically be used for display.
Look Up Code: Enter a numeric code to enable PLU searches at EPoS terminals (useful for wine bin numbers).
Unit Cost: Displays the Gross Profit % based on 100% selling price. This also updates in reports and reflects discounts. To populate this section you will need to configure Stock Items for each drink brand.
PLU Information: Add any extra information (e.g., allergens). This can be viewed via the PLU Information button on the EPoS screen.
Prompt for Price Override: Useful for items with fluctuating prices, such as "Market Fish of the Day". It prompts the user to enter a price on the EPoS terminal when selected.
Package: For items made up of other PLUs , for example a cocktail, then you can create a package. This will break down stock sold and suggest selling prices and achievable gross profit.
Block Price Override: Selecting this will prevent users from changing the item's price on the main EPoS screens.