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# Get All Active Menu of Store
> Retrieve all active menus for a specific store, providing essential menu information for operational and customer-facing applications.
This endpoint returns all active menus associated with a specific store, providing essential information for menu management and customer-facing applications.
This endpoint focuses on active menus only, making it ideal for customer-facing applications and operational systems that need to display currently available menu options.
### Path Parameters
The unique identifier of the store to retrieve active menus for
**Menu Status Requirements**
* Only menus with "active" status are returned
* Inactive or archived menus are excluded from results
* Deleted menus are not included in the response
* Draft menus are filtered out of the results
**Operational Considerations**
* Active menus represent current customer offerings
* These menus are available for order processing
* Operating hours determine actual availability within active menus
* Menu rules and item associations apply to active menus
**Customer Experience**
* Active menus are what customers see in applications
* These menus drive ordering and checkout processes
* Menu availability affects customer purchasing decisions
* Real-time status ensures accurate customer information
**Real-Time Data**: This endpoint provides real-time menu status information, ensuring customers and operational systems have access to current menu availability.
**Performance Optimization**: Since this endpoint filters for active menus only, it typically returns faster responses and is optimized for frequent access by customer-facing applications.
### Use Cases
**Customer-Facing Applications**
* Mobile app menu displays
* Website menu listings
* Point-of-sale system menu options
* Kiosk menu presentations
**Operational Systems**
* Order management system integration
* Inventory tracking and management
* Staff training and reference materials
* Kitchen display system coordination
**Partner Integrations**
* Delivery platform menu synchronization
* Third-party ordering system integration
* Marketing platform data feeds
* Analytics and reporting systems
**Administrative Functions**
* Current menu status monitoring
* Active menu performance tracking
* Operational dashboard displays
* Real-time business intelligence
### Response Format
**Menu Object Array**
* Array of active menu objects
* Each menu contains complete configuration data
* Operating hours included for each menu
* Item counts and statistics provided
**Essential Menu Information**
* Menu identification and naming
* Current status and configuration
* Operating schedule details
* Item and category statistics
**Metadata and Timestamps**
* Creation and modification dates
* User information for audit trails
* External system integration IDs
* Deletion and archival status
### Integration Patterns
**Real-Time Menu Display**
* Fetch active menus for immediate display
* Update menu information based on current time
* Filter by operating hours for current availability
* Refresh data periodically for accuracy
**Caching Strategies**
* Cache active menu data for performance
* Implement cache invalidation on menu updates
* Balance data freshness with response speed
* Consider user location and time zone factors
**Error Handling**
* Handle cases where no active menus exist
* Provide fallback options for system failures
* Implement graceful degradation for partial failures
* Log errors for operational monitoring
**Performance Optimization**
* Minimize request frequency for high-traffic applications
* Use appropriate data compression
* Implement efficient data parsing
* Monitor response times and optimize accordingly
### Business Logic
**Menu Activation Criteria**
* Menu must have "active" status
* Store must be operational and accessible
* Menu configuration must be complete and valid
* Operating hours must be properly configured
**Time-Based Availability**
* Active menus may still be time-restricted
* Operating hours determine actual customer access
* Special schedules may override default availability
* Holiday and event schedules affect menu access
**Priority and Default Handling**
* Default menus take precedence in customer displays
* Menu priority affects ordering in lists
* Specialized menus may override default options
* Business rules determine menu presentation order
**Dynamic Updates**
* Menu status changes are reflected immediately
* Real-time updates ensure accurate customer information
* System synchronization maintains consistency
* Operational changes are propagated quickly
### Error Scenarios
**No Active Menus**
```json theme={null}
{
"message": "No active menus found for this store",
"data": [],
"store_id": "store-123"
}
```
**Store Not Found**
```json theme={null}
{
"error": "Store not found",
"message": "The specified store does not exist",
"store_id": "invalid-store-id"
}
```
**Access Denied**
```json theme={null}
{
"error": "Access denied",
"message": "Insufficient permissions to access store menus"
}
```
**Service Unavailable**
```json theme={null}
{
"error": "Service temporarily unavailable",
"message": "Menu service is currently experiencing issues"
}
```
### Performance Considerations
**Response Time Optimization**
* Active menu filtering reduces response size
* Database indexing on menu status improves query speed
* Caching strategies reduce server load
* Efficient data serialization minimizes transfer time
**Scalability Factors**
* High-frequency access patterns expected
* Multiple concurrent requests from customer applications
* Peak usage during meal times and promotional periods
* Geographic distribution of requests
**Resource Management**
* Database connection pooling for concurrent access
* Memory management for large menu datasets
* Network bandwidth optimization for mobile clients
* CPU resource allocation for real-time processing
**Monitoring and Alerts**
* Response time monitoring for performance tracking
* Error rate tracking for service reliability
* Usage pattern analysis for capacity planning
* Alert systems for performance degradation
### Data Consistency
**Real-Time Updates**
* Menu status changes are immediately reflected
* Operating hour modifications take effect instantly
* Item availability updates are propagated quickly
* System-wide synchronization ensures consistency
**Cache Management**
* Appropriate cache invalidation on menu changes
* Consistent data across multiple application instances
* Time-based cache expiration for data freshness
* Geographic cache distribution for global applications
**Synchronization Protocols**
* Database replication ensures data availability
* Event-driven updates maintain system consistency
* Conflict resolution for concurrent modifications
* Audit trails for change tracking and rollback
**Quality Assurance**
* Data validation ensures menu integrity
* Automated testing verifies API reliability
* Monitoring systems track data quality metrics
* Error detection and correction mechanisms