Create Codes and Promos in Connect for Appetize

Description: Codes, otherwise known as promos, can be created to add as an order or item level discount in the form of a percentage off, a flat dollar amount off, or a full comp.  

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Note: Custom Tenders are recommended to use as House Accounts rather than Codes. 

Create a Code 

1. Log in to Connect and select Codes on the left side menu.
2. Choose Add Code in the top right corner.
3. Configure the Settings for the Code:
   • Code: Enter the code that will be typed in or appear on the corresponding button in Activate.
   • Description: A brief description of the code.
   • Status: Whether or not the code is active.
   • Awards Applied: Whether or not to apply all created Award Types when using the code.
   • Conditions Met: Determines if the code will function only when all created Conditions are met or if any of the Conditions are met.
   • Use Limit: Sets the amount of times a code can be used ('-1' denotes unlimited use).
   • Void Group: Determine what Void Group to associate with the code.
   • Apply Only to Selected Types: If set to ‘Yes,’ the code will only apply to the assigned item types (Ex: Food, Drink, Merchandise, etc.).
   • Code Type (Condition): Select the type of code and how it will be applied (Ex: Item level, order, etc.).
   • Code Value: Set the value or ID that applies to the selected Code Type.
   • Award Type: Select the type of award applied with the code (Ex: Percent off, dollar off, etc.).
   • Award Value: Set the value or ID that applies to the selected Award Type.
   • Promo Applies To: Apply the code to any taxes, fees, none, or both.
   • Start Date/End Date: Sets the parameters for when the code is valid.
   • Show As Button: Allows the code to be selected through a button within Activate after selecting the HOUSE tender option. This only works for Codes that are meant to be used as house accounts. 
     
4. Select the Vendor Assignment tab.
5. Select YES beside "Assign to Venue" to add to all vendors.
6. Select Active or Inactive to update individual vendor assignments. 
   
7. Select Save Changes to add the Code.