3 Ways to Avoid Menu Errors Before a Big Weekend
Big weekends mean big sales — but only if your menu doesn’t sabotage you first.
Before customers flood your online menus and storefront looking for deals, new drops, and weekend pickups, it’s essential that your products are visible, accurate, and compliant. Here are three simple ways to prevent menu meltdowns and keep your cannabis retail ops running smooth:
1. Sync Early, Not Last Minute
Waiting until Friday afternoon to sync your POS with your online menu is a recipe for disaster. Menu delays, products missing, or outdated pricing can cause frustration for customers and lost revenue for you.
Start syncing and reviewing at least 48 hours before any major weekend or holiday. Test your menu on both desktop and mobile. Double-check featured products and ensure categories like "Concentrates" or "Pre-rolls" are showing up properly.
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2. Watch Out for Duplicates & Unmapped Products
Duplicate SKUs or products that haven’t been mapped to a menu category often slip through the cracks. This is especially common when adding new drops or vendor samples quickly.
Audit your menu categories manually, or better yet, use a system that flags unmapped items. Ensure every product is tied to the correct category, strain type, and brand.
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3. Confirm Compliance Details Are Updated
Make sure all your THC/CBD content, license info, and required disclaimers are present and accurate. It only takes one incorrect data point to trigger a compliance issue or customer complaint.
Always review test results, expiration dates, and package images — especially if you're syncing from multiple sources or using an integration partner.
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Final Tip: Give yourself time to test. Publish changes live and navigate your site like a customer would. The extra 10 minutes now can save hours of headaches later.
Want a full operational checklist for your team? Keep an eye out for our upcoming post: Your June Dispensary Checklist: Compliance, Menus & Customer Flow.
As you have read in this article, it is not as straightforward as other industries. Operating a cannabis business is extremely difficult, and not having the know-how can really affect your bottom line. Vende Platform is made to help its clients run the business they have always wanted. Providing you with all the necessary tools for your business to succeed is our goal. Schedule a demo with us today and see how running your business on the Vende can help.