📋 Feature Overview
Category Time Settings for GrabFood
Merchants can now configure specific availability times for individual menu categories on GrabFood—directly through the Abacus platform. This allows for better operational control and a more streamlined customer experience.
🎯 Purpose
Control Category Availability: Merchants can manage when certain categories appear on GrabFood.
Enhance Customer Experience: Customers only see what's actually available, reducing frustration and failed orders.
Optimize Kitchen Workflow: Limit complex or time-consuming items during busy periods.
⚙️ Key Details
🆕 New Feature
Category Time Settings are now available for GrabFood-integrated menus.
Set time ranges for each individual menu category.
🔧 Configuration Steps
To set up Category Time Settings:
Go to Abacus Backend
Navigate to:
Delivery Integration → Delivery MenuSelect GrabFood as the platform
Open the Menu Category Detail View
Click on Menu Category Time Settings to configure
Set a Start Time and End Time for each category
Toggle to Enable/Disable settings per category
📱 GrabFood Platform Behavior
Categories will only appear during the assigned time slots.
If no time is set, categories follow the store’s regular operating hours.
💡 Business Value
Flexibility: Tailor menu availability to match kitchen operations.
Better Customer Experience: Avoid showing items that aren’t currently available.
Operational Efficiency: Smooth kitchen flow by removing complex items during peak hours.