How to Add a Standard Product in BakeSmart

Once you understand what a Standard Product is, adding one in BakeSmart is a simple process. Standard Products are created and managed from the Products Menu on the Dashboard and serve as the foundation of your bakery’s menu. This guide walks you through each tab on the New Product Details Page to complete setup and prepare your product for sale in the POS and eCommerce.

Adding a Standard Product – Step by Step

From the Dashboard, click Products at the top of the page.
The Product List View opens by default, showing all existing products.
Click + NEW PRODUCT in the top right corner.
Choose Standard Product from the product type options.
(Other options include Custom Collection, Signature Collection, and Product Bundle.)
Complete the tabs in order:
- Details
- Options
- Settings
- Availability
When all fields are completed, click SAVE.
(You do not need to save between tabs.)

DETAILS TAB

This first tab contains the core information that defines your product.
The Details tab determines how the product will display, price, and organize throughout BakeSmart.

Field	Description
Name	A clear, descriptive name that will make sense to both staff and customers.
Price Type	Choose how this product will be priced: - Price per Each: Standard retail item sold individually. - Price per Pound: Sold by weight; requires a connected scale. - Variable: Price is entered at time of sale and requires shift supervisor or higher permission.
Price	Enter the price per each or per pound, depending on the type selected.
Category / Subcategory	Defines where the product appears across POS, App, and eCommerce. Controls grouping and reporting.
Notes for Employees	Internal-only notes or instructions visible to staff at POS.
Product Description	A short, customer-facing description used in eCommerce and the Order App.
Upload Picture	Adds a product image for eCommerce and App display only. Images do not appear in the POS.
Tax Information	Displays your default tax settings from the Settings Menu. Toggle applicable taxes on or off for this item based on your bakery’s local tax rules.

After completing the Details tab, continue to Options.
There is no requirement to save between tabs.

OPTIONS TAB

This tab is where you’ll assign any Option Lists that pertain to this specific product.
Option Lists provide simple choices (like size, flavor, or packaging) without making the product “custom.”

📌 For more information on creating Option Lists, visit the article: How to Create Option Lists in BakeSmart

To Add Options:

Click the red + Add Option List button next to “Option Lists.”
Select from your available Option Lists to assign it to this product.
Use the checkboxes to:
- Require a Selection: Forces customers or staff to choose an option before continuing.
- Max Selections: Limits how many options can be selected.

Example:
For a Sourdough Bread Loaf, you might require one selection between Sliced or Unsliced.
You would check Require a Selection and set Max Selections to 1.

Additional Controls:

Use the > arrow next to the Option List name to view the list contents.
Use the Up/Down arrows to reorder lists.
Click the Trash Can icon to remove an Option List from this product.

If you need to edit or create a new Option List:

Click Edit Option Lists to open the Option List Menu.
Be sure to SAVE your product first, as this will navigate you away from the Product Menu.

SETTINGS TAB

The Settings tab applies system-level configurations for reporting, production, and POS behavior.
This tab looks the same across all product types in BakeSmart.

📌 For more details, see: Understanding the Product Settings Menu in BakeSmart

Key Fields and Uses:

Department: Used for reporting by department (e.g., Bakery, Café, Retail).
Product Code: Optional internal code for advanced tracking.
Receipt Name: Allows a shorter or alternate name to appear on printed receipts.
Sort Order: Organizes how this item appears within its category or subcategory.
Product Alert: Check this box to show a pop-up alert in the App (e.g., “Contains Nuts”).
EBT: Check if this product qualifies for EBT sales.
Barcodes: Assign or scan a barcode directly to the product.
📎 For more information, visit the Understanding Barcodes in BakeSmart article.
Printer Settings: Assign printers for production tickets (Kitchen, Drink, or Grill).
- Tickets print with the Product Name and Options chosen at order time.
- Example: Sourdough Bread – SLICED prints to Kitchen.
- Example: Latte – Oat Milk, Vanilla, Add Shot prints to Drink.
- Additional information for Kitchen Printers can be found in the POS Articles for Printers
Ingredients and Allergens: Reference section for staff when answering customer questions.

After reviewing your Settings, continue to the Availability Tab.
Saving between tabs is not required.

AVAILABILITY TAB

The Availability tab controls when, where, and how this product can be sold or ordered.
These settings override any universal settings defined under the main Settings Menu.

Available Controls:

Available Online: Check to include this product in eCommerce.
Order Required: Check to remove the product from the POS. This makes it available only through the Ordering Platform.
Available After (Time): Restrict when this product can be sold (e.g., available after noon).
Available Days: Specify which days of the week this product is available.
Seasonal: Check this box to assign the product to a preset Holiday or Season that was created under the Settings Menu on the Dashboard. Once checked, a dropdown will appear allowing you to select the appropriate holiday or season.
Minimum Order Quantity: Sets the minimum quantity that can be ordered in the App and eCommerce.
Order Increment: Defines how additional quantities can be added beyond the minimum.
- Example: Min 6, Increment 1 → can order 6, 7, 8, etc.
- Example: Min 6, Increment 6 → can order 6, 12, 18, etc.
Maximum Order Quantity: Sets a cap on how many items can be ordered through eCommerce only to prevent oversized online orders.
Location Availability: Choose which store locations can sell this product.
Favorites: Checking this box places the product in the Favorites Category in POS for quick access.
Favorites appear as a primary category at the front of the POS menu and are then organized alphanumerically.

When all settings are complete, click SAVE to finalize your product.
You can also Delete or Duplicate products from this screen to quickly build similar product variations.

Step Summary

Dashboard → Products → + New Product → Standard Product
Complete Details tab fields (Name, Price, Description, Tax).
Add relevant Option Lists under Options.
Apply Departments, Codes, and Printer Settings under Settings.
Configure Lead Times, Seasonal Rules, and Order Quantities under Availability.
Click SAVE when finished.

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