This guide outlines how to create a promotion where customers can buy two products and get the third one for free.
Steps to Create the Promotion
1. Navigate to Products > Promotions
2. Click Add Promotion.
3. Enter the Promotion details:
- Name: Enter a promotion name e.g., "Dry Acid: Buy 2, Get 1 Free"
- Description: Add a description for clarity, e.g., "Purchase 2 Dry Acids and get the 3rd one free".
- Outlets: Select the outlets where this promotion will apply.
4. Schedule the Promotion
- Select Type: Choose One-Time Promotion.
- Set Date Range:
- Choose a start and end date for the promotion, e.g., Friday, 25 October to Monday, 28 October.
- Tip: Untick No End Date to enable setting an end date.
- Click Apply.
5. Configure the Promotion Criteria
- Type: Click Advanced
- Under When a Customer, select Buys the following items:
- Set the quantity to 2.
- Use the search bar to locate and select the product e.g., Dry Acid.
- Under Then they will, select Get the Following Items:
- Set the discount to Free.
- Set the quantity to 1.
- Use the search bar to locate and select the product e.g., Dry Acid.
6. Click Save at the top of the page.
Testing the Promotion
To ensure the promotion applies correctly:
1. Add 2 Dry Acid to the Sell Screen.
2. Verify that the promotion prompt appears.
3. Click Show details to view the promotion details.
4. Change the quantity to 3, verify that the third product is marked as "free".
5. Confirm the discount appears correctly in the transaction summary.
