The ingredient quantities entered in a custom product define the formula proportions only. These values do not restrict how much a user can order unless the pricing method requires it.
For example, your formula ingredients may total 100 units, but depending on the pricing structure, a user may be allowed to order more or less than that amount. When larger or smaller quantities are ordered, ingredient values are automatically scaled to maintain the correct proportions.
There are three available pricing models for custom products:
Fixed Amount & Fixed Price
Fixed Amount & Variable Pricing
Variable Amount & Variable Pricing
This method allows you to define both the quantities available for purchase and the exact price for each quantity.
Users may only order the quantities you define.
Each quantity has a fixed, predetermined price.
Pricing does not change based on ingredient costs.
Example:
200 units for $20.00
150 units for $17.50
In this scenario, users may only select 200 or 150 units. Quantities such as 250 or 500 are not permitted unless explicitly added by the administrator. You may define as many quantity options as needed.
If the ingredient formula totals 100 units and a user orders 200 units, all ingredient quantities are automatically doubled to preserve the formula ratios.
With this method, you define the quantity options, but the price is calculated dynamically.
The total price is determined by multiplying each ingredient’s quantity by its selling price.
If pricing tiers are enabled, tier pricing is used instead of the default selling price.
Ingredient quantities adjust based on the selected order amount.
You control the available quantities, but not the final price directly.
This approach is useful when ingredient costs vary and pricing needs to scale accordingly.
This method allows the user to enter any quantity they choose.
You may optionally define a minimum and maximum order amount.
If a user enters a value outside the allowed range, a warning message will prompt them to enter a valid quantity.
Pricing is calculated by multiplying each ingredient’s unit selling price by its total quantity.
This model offers the greatest flexibility for custom ordering.
For all pricing methods, you can select View Pricing to review a detailed cost breakdown.
The pricing summary displays:
Each ingredient and its quantity
Ingredient selling price
Total price charged to the end user
Cost of goods
Gross profit and gross margin per ingredient
Overall gross profit and margin for the product
When using Variable Amount & Variable Pricing, you may enter any quantity into the pricing preview to instantly view the full financial breakdown.