Creating a new PLU item (Drink)

To create a new PLU item for a Drink please follow the steps below: 

1. Click the button labelled Drink Brands
2. If the Drinks Brand you wish to add an item too already exists, you can close this window
3. 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.
4. Click Close to return to the PLU setup.
5. Click the PLU Items button
6. To the right of the screen you will see various setup options
   1. Charge Code - Select the charge code that the item you are creating will be using
   2. Category - Select the category that the item you are creating will be using
7. Make sure that the correct charge code is selected as this can affect Pick List printing and revenue recording
8. 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
9. Once complete click Save
10. Confirm the pop up for PLU creation and your new PLU item is ready

Additional Options:

Screen Description - If left blank the button will be called {Drink Brand} + {[Drink Measure]} eg: Fosters [Pint]

Look Up Code - If you add a numerical code this will allow you to use the PLU search function on the the EPOS Terminals. Useful for wine Bin numbers

Unit Cost - This will show you the Gross Profit % you will achieve if you were to sell it at 100% of the price. This information passes back though to the reports and is recalculated depending on discounts. To populate this section you will need to configure Stock Items for each drink brand.

PLU Information - You can enter any information you wish in this section. For example a ABV % or Allergens. This can be viewed using the PLU Information bottom on the main EPOS screen.

Prompt for Price Override - This can be used if you have a PLU price that changes daily - for example 'Market Fish of the day'. When this PLU is selected on the main screen the user would be prompted  to enter a price for this item.

Package - If this PLU item is made up of other PLU's, for example a cocktail, then you can create it as a package which will then show as individual sold items of stock. It will also suggest selling prices and achievable Gross Profit %

Block Price Override - By selecting this option it will block all users' ability to override the price of the items within the main EPOS screens.