> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.maple.inc/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Menu Management

> Manage your menu for order taking

How to manage your menu depends on your integration type.

## POS-Integrated Merchants

### Automatic Sync

* Changes made in POS
* Reflects in Maple within 5 minutes
* Real-time inventory
* Price updates automatic

### What Syncs

* All menu items
* Modifiers and options
* Categories
* Availability/86'd items
* Prices and taxes

<Info>Make all menu changes in your POS system, not in Maple.</Info>

## Manual Setup Merchants

### Menu Builder

* Add items manually
* Set prices and descriptions
* Create modifiers
* Organize categories

### Managing Items

* Quick edit mode
* Bulk updates
* Import/export CSV
* Duplicate items

### Daily Management

* Mark items unavailable
* Update prices
* Add specials
* Remove sold-out items

## Best Practices

* Clear item names
* Detailed descriptions
* Logical categorization
* Regular updates
* Accurate pricing

## Menu Optimization

* Popular items first
* Clear modifier options
* Upsell suggestions
* Seasonal highlights

## Next Steps

* [Complete Setup](/orders/overview)
* [Test Ordering](/quickstart)
* [Monitor Analytics](/dashboard-overview#step-8--analytics)