Product Updates

Latest features, improvements, and fixes in UpMenu

September 2026

New

Modular onboarding

Set up new modules before you even buy them. See exactly how a feature works and fits your operations before committing.

New features & improvements

  • Menu change log
    Every menu edit is now tracked, so you can see who changed what and when. Makes it much easier to spot mistakes and hold the team accountable.

  • More accurate order times
    Delivery and other order time estimates shown to guests are now more precise. Fewer "where's my order" messages, happier guests.

  • New deposit charging rules
    Deposits will now apply to all order types, not just delivery/takeaway orders. Rolling out Monday, September 7, 2026.

Bug fixes

  • Recommended products fix for Firefox
    Fixed an issue where recommended product settings weren't working correctly in Firefox.

Coming soon

Coming soon · September 2026

Coming soon

  • Uber Eats integration

  • Uber Eats integration is in final testing — orders placed on Uber Eats will flow straight into UpMenu alongside orders from other channels. Rolling out within the next 2 weeks.

  • Glovo integration next
    Once Uber Eats ships, Glovo is next on the list — one more delivery marketplace feeding into a single order screen.

August 2026

New

Branded logo and QR code on receipts

Printed tickets can now carry the restaurant's logo and a delivery address on the QR code. Consistent branding on every order — no extra stickers or inserts needed.

New

Translate website in one click

Copy page templates between language versions to keep the same layout and launch new website languages faster.

New features & improvements

  • Tax shown right on the menu price
    Restaurateurs now see the price with tax included on the product list, not just at checkout. Easier tax setup for your products.

  • Default add-ons shown first
    Add-ons now appear first in the ordering process. It's easier for guests to spot them and modify their order.

  • New order statuses shown instantly
    New orders and status changes now show up in the web panel right away. Staff react faster, with fewer mix-ups when fulfilling orders.

  • No more random app logouts
    Users using the admin mobile app are no longer logged out unexpectedly mid-session.

  • Partner logo displays correctly in emails
    White label partner logos now render correctly in order emails sent to guests. Branding stays consistent across every touchpoint.

  • Full list of promotions shown in cart
    The cart now lists every promotion applied to an order, not just the first one. Guests see the real value of their order – fewer questions and disputes at checkout.

Bug fixes

  • Currency formatting fixed across the system
    Currencies now display correctly based on account region settings – right separators, right symbols. No more confusing amounts in reports.

  • Loyalty points fixed on the order view
    Points earned and redeemed now show correctly on the order screen. Staff no longer needs to double-check this manually.

  • No UpMenu branding in White Label emails
    On White Label accounts, guest emails no longer include UpMenu's logo or name. Communication stays fully under your brand.

July 2026

New

New tax module

Set taxes more precisely across every part of an order.

  • Separate tax rates for products, delivery, fees, packaging, and tips

  • Percentage-based and fixed tax rates

  • Multiple tax rates applied to a single item

New

Mark orders as paid in the Driver App

Drivers can now mark orders as paid directly in the app. Clearer payment tracking and less manual cash reconciliation at the end of each shift.

Improvements

  • Out-of-stock items now sync correctly to JET
    After a menu structure sync, unavailable items now propagate to JET properly — fewer manual fixes and fewer orders coming in for items you can’t serve.

  • Menu order is preserved when sending to JET
    Categories and items now appear on JET in the same order as configured in UpMenu — no more reordering surprises on the portal side.

  • Order numbers now print on Marketplace orders
    Orders coming from platforms like Wolt or Glovo now print with the order number included. Easier to match tickets to orders during service and when handling complaints.

  • Stock now updates for Marketplace orders too
    Orders from external platforms now deduct stock the same way in-house orders do. Inventory stays accurate no matter where the order came from.

  • Cleaner, clearer print templates
    We tidied up template names and unified the print templates, and fixed the “print default toppings” option. Easier to find the right template, fewer setup mistakes.

  • Order map fixes
    Unpaid orders now display correctly on the map, and rejecting them works as expected. Less confusion when managing deliveries.

Bug fixes

  • Third-party delivery for Marketplace orders fixed
    Orders coming in from Marketplace platforms and routed to external couriers are now handled reliably — the errors that caused failed handoffs have been resolved.

  • Label fix in the promotions module
    A mislabeled field in the promotions module has been corrected — setting up discounts is now clearer.

  • Correct time on printed tickets
    Fixed a bug that showed an inconsistent time on printouts. Tickets now always show the right order time.

  • Fixed “forgot password” in the mobile app
    Password recovery in the mobile app now works properly. Staff get back to work faster after a lockout.

  • Fixed the bottom margin on graphic printouts
    Fixed cropping of the bottom margin on bitmap/graphic printouts. Graphic tickets now print the way they should.

June 2026

New

Just Eat (Takeaway.com, Lieferando) Integration

This Marketplace integration lets you manage Just Eat, Takeaway.com, and Lieferando orders directly within UpMenu — all from one place.

New

Wolt Integration

This Marketplace integration lets you manage Wolt orders directly within UpMenu — all from one place.

New

Print Templates

Print templates allow you to customize what information is included on printed documents and how that information is displayed — across receipts, kitchen tickets, driver tickets, package labels, and reservation confirmations.

Bug fixes

  • Clean receipts, no blank gaps
    The blank field that showed up on printouts is gone — receipts and tickets now print the way they should.

  • Smooth test orders on trial
    Accepting test orders during the trial now works without hiccups — easier to put the system through its paces before going live.

  • Correct SEO meta tags in the editor
    SEO meta tags now show in the CMS editor exactly as configured — better visibility on Google with no extra fiddling.

May 2026

New features & improvements

  • One driver, multiple locations
    Drivers can now be assigned to more than one location at the same time. Useful for restaurant groups or any setup where a single driver covers nearby spots – no more switching accounts or missing orders.
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  • Pause orders and reservations from the orders screen
    The toggle to stop accepting orders or reservations is now right on the orders screen – no need to navigate to a separate settings view. One less step when things get busy.

  • Menu filtering by sales channel — Choose which menu items and categories appear on which sales channels. Easier to tailor offerings per channel.

  • Multilingual order handling — Staff see orders in the restaurant’s language; customers see them in the language they ordered in. Fewer misunderstandings for international restaurants.

  • Stuart and Uber Direct packaging in POS — Select dedicated packaging when sending orders via Stuart or Uber Direct. Better delivery logistics, fewer transport-related issues.

  • Printer settings moved to UpMenu panel — Manage all restaurant printers from a new “Printers” screen in the UpMenu panel. No more switching between admin app and panel.

  • Discounts shown on printouts — Receipts and kitchen tickets now display discount details. Clearer billing and easier order verification.

  • Email anonymization on printouts — Customer email addresses are masked on printed documents. Improves GDPR compliance.

  • Login rate limiting — Login attempts are now limited to prevent brute-force attacks. Stronger account security.

  • New unified order statuses — Consistent statuses across all order types: ready for pickup, preparing, prepared, in delivery, completed. Better fulfillment tracking and clearer customer communication.

  • Instant billing for add-on modules — Pay for add-on modules the moment you activate them, not at the next billing cycle. Faster purchasing and clearer finances.

  • Best Sellers category redesign — Top-selling products now display in a cleaner, more attractive way. Boosts upselling and average order value.

  • Cleaner loyalty stamps display — Loyalty program progress is easier to see, encouraging more customer engagement.

Bug fixes

  • Test orders working again on new accounts
    Restaurants can now place and accept test orders right after signing up – no workarounds needed. Makes onboarding faster and gives new users a smoother first experience.

  • Analytics fixed for iframe installations
    Tracking data now comes through correctly for iframe setups – campaigns, traffic sources, and conversions all show up accurately in reports regardless of how UpMenu is installed on the site.

  • Line breaks in SMS campaigns — Format SMS messages with line breaks for better readability.

  • Image slider display — Image banners now display correctly in the online menu, improving promotion visibility.

  • Widget analytics tracking — More accurate conversion tracking for widget installations. Better measurement of marketing campaigns.

  • XSS security patches — Strengthened platform security against XSS attacks.

  • POS order delays eliminated — Orders now reach the POS without delay. Faster guest service during peak hours.

  • “Order again” pricing — Fixed a bug where reordering loaded outdated prices. Customers now always see current pricing.

  • Sitemap generation — Better indexing by search engines, improving Google visibility for restaurant websites.

  • Partner email logo — Account logo now displays correctly in partner transactional emails. Consistent brand identity in every touchpoint.

  • iOS subcategory display — Fixed bug where subcategories disappeared in the web menu on iOS devices. iPhone customers now have full menu access.

  • Product copying with add-ons — Copying a product now correctly transfers all linked add-ons. Saves time when building menus and prevents configuration errors.

April 2026

New

Sunmi Cloud Kitchen Printer support

Added Sunmi Cloud Kitchen Printer to the printer settings, with links to Help Center docs and Device Manager setup. Sunmi users get full self-service configuration.

New POS features & improvements

  • Manager PIN for critical POS operations — New setting requires manager PIN confirmation for actions like price changes, voids, bill edits, or manual discounts. Stronger financial control and protection against unauthorized changes.

  • POS keyboard language memory — POS now remembers your preferred keyboard language. Faster work for multilingual restaurants and international chains.

  • Price editing in POS cart — Manually override product and add-on prices directly in the POS cart, with full tax handling, quantity changes, and “restore original price” option. Useful for custom orders or individual pricing.

  • Serving order (courses) in POS — Manage multi-course serving directly from the POS cart. Assign a course number to each item; the system sorts and groups them on kitchen tickets. Smoother service and better kitchen organization.

  • Custom payment methods in POS — Create, edit, and enable/disable custom payment methods (e.g., lunch vouchers, corporate accounts). New methods integrate with the order process and appear in order history filters.

  • Manual packaging editing in POS — Staff can now modify packaging assigned to orders directly in the POS interface. No more switching to the admin panel for corrections.

  • Customer Status promotion conditions: OR logic — Customer status conditions in promotions (registered, first order, business customer, etc.) now use OR instead of AND. Meeting any one condition triggers the discount — matching the panel UI and restaurateur expectations.

Bug fixes

  • StarCloud Print native commands — Added native command printing for StarCloud Print printers, with the option to switch between graphic and native modes. Faster, more reliable prints.

  • Packaging cost promotions — Promotions covering packaging costs now display correctly to customers.

  • POS mobile serving order — Fixed serving order in the mobile POS view. Faster waiter workflow and fewer dining room errors.

  • POS cart item list — Improved item display in the POS cart. Faster, more intuitive work for cashiers.

  • Third-party delivery orders in driver app — Fixed display of orders from delivery integrators in the driver app. Eliminates missed deliveries.

  • Duplicate reservations — Fixed a bug where multiple button clicks created duplicate reservations. The button is now disabled after the first click.

  • Disappearing images when moving menu items — Menu item images no longer disappear when changing categories via drag-and-drop, edit, or copy. No need to re-upload images after menu reorganization.

  • Popup display in new CMS — More stable popup handling in the new CMS.

  • Eatabit Printer status updates — Improved print status updates for Eatabit printers. Better confidence in kitchen order fulfillment.

  • Iframe login — Fixed login in iframe environments. Easier to embed UpMenu in partner websites and restaurant portals.

  • Best Sellers section display — Refreshed Best Sellers presentation. More attractive visual exposure for top products.

  • iOS subcategory clicking — Fixed unresponsive subcategories in iOS apps.

  • BOGO discount calculation — Fixed a bug where Buy One Get One promotions applied the discount to the more expensive product instead of the cheaper one. Promotions now work as intended.

  • White Label password reset email — Fixed password reset links for White Label partners with custom domain configurations. Partners and their customers can now recover account access smoothly.

December 2025

New

Product Availability Settings

Set exactly when, where, and how each menu item is sold.

Key features:

  • Schedule by date, day, or time — for seasonal items and limited-time offers.

  • Hide items completely when unavailable, or keep them visible but unorderable.

  • Limit by location, delivery zone, device (mobile vs. web), or order type (pickup, delivery, dine-in).

  • Restrict by payment method or add age restrictions (e.g., alcohol).

  • Choose how to sell each item: normally, as an add-on only, or display only.

New

Toast POS integration

We’ve enabled a direct connection between UpMenu and Toast POS.

What you get:

  • Direct ordering on your website — Launch commission-free orders with UpMenu to cut marketplace fees (e.g., Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, and others).

  • All orders in one place — Website orders flow straight into Toast, so you accept and manage every ticket in a single system.

  • Easy menu updates — Sync items, prices, and modifiers from Toast to your storefront, so guests always see an up-to-date menu.

June 2025

New

SEO Module


We’ve added an SEO module to give you—and your marketing team—more control over how your restaurant appears in search engines and to help you attract more traffic and customers.

Key features:

  • Change how each page shows up on Google with simple SEO settings

  • Get found in different languages with built-in multilingual support

  • Control how your website looks when shared on social media

New

SUP-Compliant Packaging Options

We’ve added support for alternative packaging choices to help you comply with the EU Single-Use Plastics (SUP) directive, making it easier for customers to choose eco-friendly options.

Key features:

  • Enable an alternative packaging prompt for all takeaway and delivery orders.

  • Display a clear choice between single-use plastic and eco-friendly packaging (e.g., paper, biodegradable, or reusable).

  • Group multiple packaged items in one larger container to reduce waste (e.g., pack several wrapped sandwiches in one paper bag).

  • Record customer selections to help meet documentation and compliance requirements.

New

Automatic Gratuity

We’ve added automatic gratuity to help you boost tips and streamline payments—no more missed tips or manual reminders.

Key features:

  • Set a minimum tip amount based on a percentage of the total order.

  • Tip is automatically applied to the order—no option to skip.

  • Customers can increase the tip or enter a custom amount (but not lower than the minimum).

May 2025

New

Eatabit Printers Integration

We’ve added a new integration with Eatabit printers, making it easier than ever to print orders in your restaurant—automatically and reliably.

Key features:

  • Automatically print new orders from UpMenu using Eatabit printers.

  • Print all types of receipts, kitchen tickets, and driver tickets.

  • Easy setup with cloud printing—no cables or tech skills needed.

New

Delivery Management & Driver App

We’ve released a new Delivery Management module and Driver App, allowing you to manage deliveries and drivers more efficiently from one platform.

Key features:

  • Manage all your deliveries and drivers from a single app.

  • Instantly view the status of deliveries and track driver progress in real-time.

  • Easily assign and prioritize orders to drivers for faster delivery.

  • Get suggested routes to help drivers deliver faster and reduce wait times.

  • View detailed order information, including payment and fulfillment status.

March 2025

New

Order Management in Mobile App

We’ve released a new version of the UpMenu mobile app (iOS, Android) featuring an improved order management view. This update provides a clearer, more structured layout, making it easier to track and manage orders at a glance.

Key Changes:

  • Orders are now grouped by date for better clarity.

  • Essential details like status, payment, and timing are more visible.

  • Clearer payment and fulfillment statuses ( “Paid,” “To Pay,” “Accepted”).

  • Easier to read labels and icons for quicker decision-making.

  • Time indicators to help prioritize actions (e.g., minutes, days).

See changes in your restaurant’s order-taking app (iOS, Android).

February 2025

New

Search Products in the Menu

We’ve added a new feature that lets customers search the menu, making ordering easier and faster.

Usage Examples:

  • Instantly find a favorite dish by typing its name.

  • Filter menu items based on keywords like “vegan” or “spicy.”

  • Quickly locate seasonal specials or popular items without scrolling.

To see how it works, visit your restaurant’s online menu.

January 2025

New

Edit Menu Items in the Cart

We’ve released a new feature that allows customers to easily edit menu items after they’ve been added to the shopping cart.

Previously, users had to remove items and add them again to make changes. This update simplifies the process and improves the ordering experience.

Usage Examples:

  • Update pizza toppings directly in the cart.

  • Adjust the number of drinks or dishes in the cart.

  • Switch sides or sauces with a few clicks before checkout.

New

Website Popups

We’ve released a new module, “Popups”

Now, you can create eye-catching, engaging notifications on your website to communicate new menu items, promotions, events, and other important messages to your customers.

Usage Examples:

  • Promote special offers and discounts

  • Announce new menu items

  • Highlight upcoming events

  • Share updates about changes in working hours