Customer Management Guide
Create and manage customer profiles, addresses, and order history.
Watch: Customer Management Overview (5 min)
Why Manage Customers?
Customer profiles help you:
- Delivery Orders: Store addresses for faster checkout
- Order History: View past orders and preferences
- Loyalty: Track customer spending and rewards
- Marketing: Contact customers for promotions
Delivery orders require a customer profile with at least one delivery address. Takeout and dine-in orders can be created without a customer.
Creating a Customer
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Navigate to CustomersGo to POS > Customers from the navigation menu.
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Click "Add Customer" or "New Customer"Open the customer creation form.
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Enter Basic Information
- First Name - Customer's first name (required)
- Last Name - Customer's last name
- Phone - Primary contact number (required for delivery)
- Email - Email address for receipts and marketing
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Add Address (for Delivery)Click "Add Address" to enter a delivery address.
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Save CustomerClick "Save" to create the customer profile.
Customer Information Fields
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| First Name | Yes | Customer's first name |
| Last Name | No | Customer's last name |
| Phone | Yes* | Primary phone number (*required for delivery) |
| No | For receipts and communications | |
| Notes | No | Special notes (allergies, preferences, etc.) |
| Date of Birth | No | For birthday promotions |
Managing Customer Addresses
Customers can have multiple delivery addresses (home, work, etc.).
Adding an Address
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Open Customer ProfileFind and open the customer's profile.
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Click "Add Address"In the Addresses section, click to add a new address.
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Enter Address Details
- Label: Name for this address (e.g., "Home", "Work")
- Street Address: Full street address
- Area/District: Neighborhood or district
- City: City name
- Building/Apartment: Building name, floor, apartment number
- Delivery Instructions: Special directions for drivers
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Set as Default (Optional)Mark as default address for faster checkout.
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Save AddressClick "Save" to add the address.
Use the delivery instructions field for details like "Ring doorbell twice", "Leave at door", or "Call on arrival". This helps drivers deliver successfully.
Finding Customers
Quick Search
Use the search box on the Customers page to find customers by:
- Name (first or last)
- Phone number
- Email address
During Order Taking
When creating a delivery order, you can search for customers directly from the order screen:
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Select Delivery Order TypeChoose "Delivery" when starting a new order.
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Search for CustomerType the customer's name or phone number.
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Select from ResultsClick on the matching customer.
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Or Add New CustomerIf not found, click "Add New Customer" to create a profile quickly.
Viewing Order History
Each customer profile shows their complete order history.
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Open Customer ProfileFind and select the customer.
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View Orders TabClick on "Orders" or "Order History" tab.
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Browse OrdersSee all past orders with dates, amounts, and status.
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Click to View DetailsClick any order to see full details and items.
From the order history, you may be able to "Reorder" a previous order, quickly creating a new order with the same items.
Customer Notes
Use customer notes to record important information:
- Allergies: "Allergic to peanuts - NO NUTS"
- Preferences: "Prefers extra spicy"
- Special Instructions: "Always add extra napkins"
- Service Notes: "VIP customer" or "Requires manager approval for discounts"
Always check customer notes for allergy information before processing orders. This is critical for customer safety.