The Solution: Yes, with Mix or Match on Clover POS

Absolutely. By leveraging the Mix or Match (Combo Discounts) app—available at http://www.cloverapps.net—merchants can configure complex combo rules that apply discounts dynamically based on item combinations. This app builds on Clover's inventory system, ensuring no changes to your core menu structure.

In this example, we successfully implemented all 9 combos from the attached menu, streamlining checkout without altering daily operations. Here's how to do it step by step.

Step 1: Set Up Individual Items in Clover Inventory

Start by adding each menu component as a standalone item in Clover's inventory. This foundation is essential, as Mix or Match enhances rather than replaces your stock management.

Examples from the menu:

• Bucket of Spaghetti (with meat sauce)
• Bucket of Ravioli
• 16” Garlic Bread Loaf
• Tossed Salad
• Sub Sandwich
• 12” Pizza (with toppings)
• Family Lasagna Tray
• Beverages (e.g., 2-liter sodas or bottled drinks)
  

Pro Tip: Use accurate descriptions and pricing for individual sales, as combos will override these when conditions are met. This step typically takes 10-15 minutes for a menu like this.

Step 2: Configure Combo Rules in the Mix or Match App

• Qualifying items (e.g., pasta buckets, breads, subs).
• Required quantities (e.g., 1 bucket + 1 bread + 1 sub).
• Combo price (e.g., $25.99 for a basic family meal).

For the 9 combos in our example:

• Basic combos might include 1 pasta bucket + 1 garlic bread.
• Mid-tier options could add a sub or salad.
• Premium bundles incorporate pizzas, lasagnas, or multiple items with beverages.

The app's flexible rules handle variations effortlessly—such as "mix and match" pastas or quantity-based tiers—ensuring the correct discount applies only when the exact combination is scanned.

Step 3: Test and Verify in Clover Register

Before going live, simulate transactions in Clover Register:

• Add items to a cart one by one.
• Watch as Mix or Match detects the combo and auto-adjusts the total.
• Confirm edge cases, like partial combos or add-ons.

This testing phase revealed flawless performance for all 9 offerings, with pricing updating in real-time for a smooth customer experience.

Video Tutorial: Step-by-Step Setup Using This Exact Menu

To make implementation even easier, we've created a comprehensive video walk through based on the attached menu. It demonstrates the entire process on a live Clover POS system, from inventory setup to final checkout tests.

Watch the video here: [Insert Video Link or Embed if Available]

Video Table of Contents:

• 00:00 – Introduction: Overview of menu setup, combo configuration, Clover POS, and the Mix or Match app.
• 00:15 – Add Menu Items to Clover Inventory: Step-by-step addition of all base items matching the printed menu.
• 04:17 – Add Combo Pricing & Define Initial Combos: Configuring the first 3 family meal deals in the app.
• 08:18 – Demonstration of Combo Pricing at Checkout: Live show of automatic triggers in Clover Register.
• 10:04 – Continue Combo Setup: Defining the remaining combos for full coverage.
• 18:37 – Final Test: Complete demonstration of all 9 combos during checkout.

This video acts as a practical guide, replicable for any similar restaurant menu.

Video Demo: Clover POS: Complete Combo Pricing Setup (Inventory, Mix or Match App, & Register Test)

Why Mix or Match Excels for Combo-Heavy Menus

Designed for merchants with bundled offerings, Mix or Match shines in scenarios like:

• Family-style deals with flexible item mixes.
• Quantity thresholds (e.g., buy 2 pastas, get bread at a discount).
• Multi-tier pricing without manual intervention.

Benefits realized in this setup:

• Speed: Checkout times reduced by eliminating manual discounts.
• Accuracy: Consistent pricing minimizes errors and disputes.
• Ease of Training: New staff learn quickly with automated rules.
• Scalability: Easily add or tweak combos as your menu evolves.
• Seamless Integration: Aligns perfectly with printed menus and Clover's ecosystem.

Conclusion

Setting up family-style combo meals on Clover POS is straightforward and effective with the Mix or Match app. By building your inventory, defining rules, and testing triggers, you can automate pricing for even the most complex menus—like the 9 combos in our example. This approach not only boosts efficiency but also enhances customer satisfaction. For hands-on guidance, refer to the video and start configuring today at http://www.cloverapps.net. If you have a similar menu, this blueprint will get you up and running in under an hour.