Get Menu Rules
curl --request GET \
--globoff \
--url 'https://api.example.com/stores/{{store_id}}/menu-rules'import requests
url = "https://api.example.com/stores/{{store_id}}/menu-rules"
response = requests.get(url)
print(response.text)const options = {method: 'GET'};
fetch('https://api.example.com/stores/{{store_id}}/menu-rules', options)
.then(res => res.json())
.then(res => console.log(res))
.catch(err => console.error(err));<?php
$curl = curl_init();
curl_setopt_array($curl, [
CURLOPT_URL => "https://api.example.com/stores/{{store_id}}/menu-rules",
CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER => true,
CURLOPT_ENCODING => "",
CURLOPT_MAXREDIRS => 10,
CURLOPT_TIMEOUT => 30,
CURLOPT_HTTP_VERSION => CURL_HTTP_VERSION_1_1,
CURLOPT_CUSTOMREQUEST => "GET",
]);
$response = curl_exec($curl);
$err = curl_error($curl);
curl_close($curl);
if ($err) {
echo "cURL Error #:" . $err;
} else {
echo $response;
}package main
import (
"fmt"
"net/http"
"io"
)
func main() {
url := "https://api.example.com/stores/{{store_id}}/menu-rules"
req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", url, nil)
res, _ := http.DefaultClient.Do(req)
defer res.Body.Close()
body, _ := io.ReadAll(res.Body)
fmt.Println(string(body))
}HttpResponse<String> response = Unirest.get("https://api.example.com/stores/{{store_id}}/menu-rules")
.asString();require 'uri'
require 'net/http'
url = URI("https://api.example.com/stores/{{store_id}}/menu-rules")
http = Net::HTTP.new(url.host, url.port)
http.use_ssl = true
request = Net::HTTP::Get.new(url)
response = http.request(request)
puts response.read_body{
"rules": [
{}
],
"total_count": 123,
"active_count": 123,
"rule_categories": {}
}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
/
stores
/
{store_id}
/
menu-rules
Get Menu Rules
curl --request GET \
--globoff \
--url 'https://api.example.com/stores/{{store_id}}/menu-rules'import requests
url = "https://api.example.com/stores/{{store_id}}/menu-rules"
response = requests.get(url)
print(response.text)const options = {method: 'GET'};
fetch('https://api.example.com/stores/{{store_id}}/menu-rules', options)
.then(res => res.json())
.then(res => console.log(res))
.catch(err => console.error(err));<?php
$curl = curl_init();
curl_setopt_array($curl, [
CURLOPT_URL => "https://api.example.com/stores/{{store_id}}/menu-rules",
CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER => true,
CURLOPT_ENCODING => "",
CURLOPT_MAXREDIRS => 10,
CURLOPT_TIMEOUT => 30,
CURLOPT_HTTP_VERSION => CURL_HTTP_VERSION_1_1,
CURLOPT_CUSTOMREQUEST => "GET",
]);
$response = curl_exec($curl);
$err = curl_error($curl);
curl_close($curl);
if ($err) {
echo "cURL Error #:" . $err;
} else {
echo $response;
}package main
import (
"fmt"
"net/http"
"io"
)
func main() {
url := "https://api.example.com/stores/{{store_id}}/menu-rules"
req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", url, nil)
res, _ := http.DefaultClient.Do(req)
defer res.Body.Close()
body, _ := io.ReadAll(res.Body)
fmt.Println(string(body))
}HttpResponse<String> response = Unirest.get("https://api.example.com/stores/{{store_id}}/menu-rules")
.asString();require 'uri'
require 'net/http'
url = URI("https://api.example.com/stores/{{store_id}}/menu-rules")
http = Net::HTTP.new(url.host, url.port)
http.use_ssl = true
request = Net::HTTP::Get.new(url)
response = http.request(request)
puts response.read_body{
"rules": [
{}
],
"total_count": 123,
"active_count": 123,
"rule_categories": {}
}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
string
required
The unique identifier of the store to retrieve menu rules for
Query Parameters
string
Filter rules by type (availability, pricing, display, operational)
boolean
default:"false"
Return only currently active rules
string
Filter rules that apply to a specific menu
boolean
default:"true"
Include detailed rule configuration and metadata
Response
array
Array of menu rule objects with complete configuration details
integer
Total number of rules for the store
integer
Number of currently active rules
object
Summary of rules by category and type
Response Example
{
"rules": [
{
"rule_id": "rule_123",
"rule_name": "Breakfast Hour Availability",
"rule_type": "availability",
"is_active": true,
"priority": 1,
"conditions": {
"time_range": {
"start": "06:00",
"end": "11:00"
},
"days_of_week": ["monday", "tuesday", "wednesday", "thursday", "friday"]
},
"actions": {
"set_availability": true,
"apply_to_items": ["breakfast_menu_items"]
},
"created_at": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z",
"updated_at": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z"
}
],
"total_count": 15,
"active_count": 12,
"rule_categories": {
"availability": 8,
"pricing": 4,
"display": 2,
"operational": 1
}
}
Menu Rule Categories
Menu Rule Categories
Availability Rules
- Time-based item availability controls
- Inventory-driven availability automation
- Seasonal and event-based availability
- Staff and equipment availability constraints
- Dynamic pricing based on demand and time
- Promotional pricing automation
- Competitive pricing adjustments
- Cost-based pricing calculations
- Item ordering and positioning logic
- Promotional highlighting and featuring
- Category and section organization
- Customer segment-based display
- Kitchen capacity and preparation constraints
- Delivery and pickup availability
- Special event and holiday modifications
- Compliance and regulatory requirements
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
Automated Availability Management
- Automatically enable breakfast items during morning hours
- Disable alcohol sales outside permitted hours
- Control seasonal item availability based on calendar dates
- Manage item availability based on inventory levels
- Implement happy hour pricing for beverages
- Apply surge pricing during peak demand periods
- Offer time-based discounts for slow periods
- Automatically adjust pricing based on competitive analysis
- Limit complex item availability during busy periods
- Adjust menu based on staffing levels
- Control delivery availability based on weather conditions
- Manage special event menu configurations
- Highlight popular items during peak hours
- Feature healthy options during fitness-focused time periods
- Promote comfort food during bad weather
- Customize menu display based on customer preferences
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_type": "availability",
"conditions": {
"time_range": {"start": "23:00", "end": "06:00"},
"inventory_threshold": {"min": 5}
},
"actions": {
"set_availability": false,
"apply_to_categories": ["alcohol", "complex_preparations"]
}
}
{
"rule_type": "pricing",
"conditions": {
"time_range": {"start": "15:00", "end": "17:00"},
"days_of_week": ["monday", "tuesday", "wednesday"]
},
"actions": {
"adjust_pricing": {"type": "percentage", "value": -20},
"apply_to_categories": ["beverages", "appetizers"]
}
}
{
"rule_type": "display",
"conditions": {
"customer_segment": "health_conscious",
"time_range": {"start": "11:00", "end": "14:00"}
},
"actions": {
"update_display_order": {"promote": true},
"apply_to_items": ["salads", "low_calorie_options"]
}
}
{
"rule_type": "operational",
"conditions": {
"weather_condition": "rain",
"staff_count": {"min": 3}
},
"actions": {
"set_availability": true,
"apply_to_categories": ["comfort_food", "hot_beverages"]
}
}
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
{
"error": "Store not found",
"message": "The specified store ID does not exist or is not accessible"
}
{
"error": "Invalid filter",
"message": "The specified rule_type is not valid",
"valid_types": ["availability", "pricing", "display", "operational"]
}
{
"error": "Permission denied",
"message": "Insufficient permissions to view menu rules for this store"
}
{
"error": "System error",
"message": "Unable to retrieve menu rules due to system maintenance",
"retry_after": "2024-01-15T11:00:00Z"
}
Best Practices
Menu Rule Management Best Practices
Menu Rule Management Best Practices
Rule Design Principles
- Keep rule conditions simple and easy to understand
- Use descriptive names and documentation for complex rules
- Avoid creating conflicting rules whenever possible
- Design rules with clear business objectives in mind
- Use filtering to retrieve only necessary rules
- Monitor rule execution performance and optimize as needed
- Avoid overly complex condition logic that impacts performance
- Cache rule results appropriately for consistent application
- Regularly review rule effectiveness and business impact
- Remove or update obsolete rules that no longer serve business needs
- Monitor for unintended rule interactions and conflicts
- Maintain documentation of rule purpose and expected behavior
- Ensure rule data is used consistently across all systems
- Coordinate rule changes with operational procedures
- Integrate rule monitoring with business intelligence systems
- Use rule data to inform menu optimization strategies
Integration Patterns
System Integration for Menu Rules
System Integration for Menu Rules
Real-time Rule Application
- Integrate rule evaluation with menu display systems
- Apply rules in real-time for customer-facing applications
- Coordinate rule application across multiple channels
- Ensure consistent rule application across all touchpoints
- Feed rule data into analytics and reporting systems
- Track rule performance and business impact
- Generate insights for rule optimization
- Support data-driven rule management decisions
- Connect rules with inventory management systems
- Integrate with staff scheduling and capacity planning
- Coordinate with weather and external data sources
- Support compliance and regulatory reporting requirements
- Apply rules to personalize customer menu experiences
- Use rules to optimize recommendation engines
- Integrate with loyalty and customer segmentation systems
- Support dynamic pricing and promotional strategies
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

