Print Name lets you display a different name on kitchen tickets than what customers see on your menu. This is useful for abbreviations, internal codes, or kitchen-specific terminology.Documentation Index
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Print Name only applies to Direct Printing (cloud printing). POS integrations use the regular product name.
How It Works
When a product or modifier has a print name set:- Customers see the regular Name on your online menu
- Direct printing tickets display the Print Name instead
Example
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Parmesan Croutons |
| Print Name | GC Caesar |
- Menu shows: “Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Parmesan Croutons”
- Ticket shows: “GC Caesar”
Setting Print Name
- Go to your storekit dashboard
- Navigate to Menu
- Click into a product
- In the Print Name field, enter the kitchen-friendly name
- Click Save
Where Print Name Applies
Print Name can be set on:| Item Type | Effect |
|---|---|
| Products | Overrides product name on tickets |
| Modifiers | Overrides modifier name on tickets |
| Modifier Groups | Overrides group header on tickets |
Use Cases
Abbreviations
Shorten long menu names for faster ticket reading:- “Southern Fried Chicken Burger” → “SFC Burger”
- “Extra Large” → “XL”
- “Gluten Free Bun” → “GF Bun”
Internal Codes
Match your existing kitchen terminology:- “The Big Breakfast” → “BB1”
- “Chef’s Special Pasta” → “CSP”
Station Indicators
Include prep station hints:- “Margherita Pizza” → “MARG [OVEN]”
- “Fresh Orange Juice” → “OJ [BAR]“
Best Practices
- Keep it short - Tickets have limited space; aim for 15-20 characters max
- Be consistent - Use the same abbreviation patterns across your menu
- Train staff - Ensure kitchen team knows the abbreviations
- Test first - Print a test order to verify names display correctly