Area and Units Overview
Areas and units help you organize your store's physical spaces. Whether you run a cafe, spa, retail shop, or car wash, you can map your real layout into the POS system. This keeps orders tied to specific locations and helps your team stay on top of service.
What is an Area?
An area represents a section or zone in your store. You group related units under an area.
Examples:
- Al fresco area in a restaurant
- VIP lounge in a bar
- 2nd floor in a retail store
- Main area in a cafe
- Washing area in a car wash
Name your areas however makes sense for your business.
What is a Unit?
A unit is a specific spot within an area. It represents one physical location where service happens.
Examples:
- Table 5 in the al fresco area
- VIP Room 1 in the VIP lounge
- Fitting Room 2 on the 2nd floor
- Counter 1 in the main area
- Wash Bay 3 in the washing area
Name your units however makes sense for your business.
Why Use Areas and Units?
- Stay organized -- See which units are available or busy at a glance.
- Improve service -- Help staff quickly find customers and manage orders.
- Track activity -- Monitor orders and service by location.
- Stay flexible -- Adjust your layout anytime without system disruptions.
- Speed up delivery -- Assign orders to specific units for fast, accurate service.
What You Can Do
- Add areas to match your store layout.
- Edit areas when names or details change.
- Delete areas you no longer use.
- Add units within areas to represent individual spots.
- Edit units to update names, capacity, or assigned area.
- Delete units you no longer need.
- Assign orders to units for location-based tracking.
Field Reference
Area fields:
| Field | Description | Required | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | The area name | Yes | Al Fresco |
| Description | A short description about the area | No |
Unit fields:
| Field | Description | Required | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | The unit name | Yes | Table 1 |
| Capacity | How many can fit in the unit | Yes | 4 |
| Area | The area this unit belongs to | Yes | Al Fresco |
Tips
- Name units clearly so staff can find them fast (e.g., "Table 1," "VIP Room").
- Organize areas to match your physical store layout.
- Update areas and units as your business grows or changes.
- Remove unused areas and units to keep the system clean.
- Assign orders to the correct units for accurate tracking.