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Menu Pricing Optimization Guide

How to optimize menu pricing without hurting demand or margins.

By Appetier team2025-09-227 min

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Identify price anchors

Review your top sellers and the items guests compare most often.

Anchor pricing helps keep perceived value consistent across the menu.

Balance margin and demand

Use pricing tests to find the sweet spot between margin and volume.

Avoid sudden price gaps that drive guests to marketplaces.

Sync pricing across channels

Ensure POS pricing matches web, app, and delivery channels.

Consistent pricing reduces guest confusion and support tickets.

FAQs

How often should pricing be reviewed?
Quarterly reviews keep pricing aligned with costs and demand.
Can pricing vary by location?
Yes. Use location-level overrides while keeping core pricing consistent.

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Keep pricing synced across every ordering channel.

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