Menu Rules
Get Menu Rules
Retrieve comprehensive menu rules and business logic configurations that govern menu behavior, item availability, and operational constraints for a specific store.
GET
This endpoint provides access to the complete set of menu rules that control menu behavior, item availability, pricing logic, and operational constraints, enabling sophisticated menu management and automation.
Menu rules provide the business logic layer that automates menu management, ensuring consistent application of business policies, operational constraints, and customer experience requirements.
Path Parameters
The unique identifier of the store to retrieve menu rules for
Query Parameters
Filter rules by type (availability, pricing, display, operational)
Return only currently active rules
Filter rules that apply to a specific menu
Include detailed rule configuration and metadata
Response
Array of menu rule objects with complete configuration details
Total number of rules for the store
Number of currently active rules
Summary of rules by category and type
Response Example
Menu Rule Categories
Menu Rule Categories
Rule Hierarchy: Rules are applied in priority order, with higher priority rules taking precedence over lower priority ones when conflicts arise.
Performance Optimization: Use filtering parameters to retrieve only the specific rules you need, especially when dealing with stores that have extensive rule configurations.
Use Cases
Common Menu Rule Applications
Common Menu Rule Applications
Rule Structure Details
Understanding Rule Components
Understanding Rule Components
Rule Metadata
rule_id: Unique identifier for the rulerule_name: Human-readable name for management purposesrule_type: Category of rule (availability, pricing, display, operational)is_active: Whether the rule is currently enabledpriority: Execution order when multiple rules apply
time_range: Specific time periods when the rule appliesdays_of_week: Specific days when the rule is activedate_range: Specific date periods for seasonal or event rulesinventory_conditions: Stock level thresholds that trigger the ruleweather_conditions: Weather-based triggers for rule activationcustomer_segments: Specific customer types the rule applies to
set_availability: Control item or menu availabilityadjust_pricing: Modify pricing with specific calculationsupdate_display_order: Change item positioning and visibilityapply_promotions: Activate or modify promotional campaignssend_notifications: Trigger staff or system notifications
apply_to_items: Specific items affected by the ruleapply_to_categories: Categories affected by the ruleapply_to_menus: Specific menus where the rule appliesexclude_items: Items to exclude from rule application
Rule Types and Examples
Detailed Rule Type Examples
Detailed Rule Type Examples
Availability RulesPricing RulesDisplay RulesOperational Rules
Rule Evaluation Process
How Rules Are Processed
How Rules Are Processed
Evaluation Sequence
- Condition Assessment: All rule conditions are evaluated against current context
- Priority Sorting: Applicable rules are sorted by priority (highest first)
- Conflict Resolution: Higher priority rules override lower priority ones
- Action Execution: Rule actions are applied in priority order
- Result Validation: Final menu state is validated for consistency
- Current date and time are compared against rule conditions
- Inventory levels are checked against rule thresholds
- Weather data is evaluated for weather-dependent rules
- Customer segment information is used for targeted rules
- Staff and operational data is considered for operational rules
- Rules with the same priority are processed in creation order
- Explicit exclusions override general inclusions
- Availability rules take precedence over display rules
- Safety and compliance rules have highest priority
- Rules are cached and evaluated efficiently
- Only applicable rules are processed based on current context
- Rule evaluation results are cached for consistent application
- System monitors rule performance and execution times
Rule Management Insights
Rule Analysis and Optimization
Rule Analysis and Optimization
Rule Performance Analysis
- Track rule activation frequency and patterns
- Monitor rule impact on sales and customer behavior
- Analyze rule conflict frequency and resolution
- Measure rule execution performance and system impact
- Evaluate rule effectiveness in achieving business goals
- Monitor customer satisfaction impact of rule applications
- Analyze operational efficiency improvements from automation
- Assess revenue impact of pricing and availability rules
- Identify redundant or conflicting rules
- Optimize rule conditions for better targeting
- Simplify complex rule hierarchies
- Improve rule performance through better condition design
- Track rule changes and modifications over time
- Maintain audit trails for regulatory compliance
- Document rule rationale and business justification
- Support compliance reporting and verification
Error Handling
Common Error Scenarios
Common Error Scenarios
Store Not FoundInvalid Filter ParametersPermission DeniedSystem Error
Best Practices
Menu Rule Management Best Practices
Menu Rule Management Best Practices
Integration Patterns
System Integration for Menu Rules
System Integration for Menu Rules
Menu Rule Lifecycle
Managing Rule Lifecycle
Managing Rule Lifecycle
Rule Creation and Testing
- Design rules with clear business objectives
- Test rules in staging environments before production deployment
- Validate rule logic and expected outcomes
- Document rule purpose and expected behavior
- Monitor rule activation and performance regularly
- Track business impact and customer response
- Identify opportunities for rule optimization
- Address any unintended consequences promptly
- Regularly review rule effectiveness and relevance
- Update rules based on business changes and new requirements
- Optimize rule performance and execution efficiency
- Maintain rule documentation and rationale
- Identify and remove obsolete or redundant rules
- Archive historical rule data for analysis
- Document lessons learned for future rule development
- Maintain clean and efficient rule configurations