Overview
These tools help increase visibility for specials, seasonal offerings, loyalty initiatives, gift card sales, and other marketing campaigns without requiring development work.
Promotional Pop-Up
What Is It?
A Promotional Pop-Up is a full-screen image that appears when a customer opens your mobile app or ordering experience.
Use it to:
Announce limited-time offers
Promote new menu items
Advertise special events
Highlight seasonal campaigns
Drive awareness of important updates
Example Uses
"Try Our New Summer Drinks!"
"Buy One Get One Free This Week"
"Holiday Catering Orders Now Available"
"Download Our App & Earn Rewards"
How to Set Up a Promotional Pop-Up
Log into your AppFront Portal
Navigate to:
Design → Ordering → Setup Images
Scroll to the Promotional Pop-Up section
Upload your promotional image
Enable the Show Promotional Pop-Up toggle
Click Save & Publish
The image will begin displaying to customers when they open the app or ordering experience.
Best Practices
Recommended Image Size
Under 400 KB for best performance
High-resolution image
Minimal text
Clear call-to-action
Keep It Focused
A Promotional Pop-Up supports a single image only.
Use it for one key message at a time.
Homepage Widgets
What Are Widgets?
Widgets are content blocks that appear directly on your homepage below your primary navigation and ordering options.
They provide customers with quick access to promotions, featured items, subscriptions, and more.
Widgets can:
Display custom graphics
Include buttons and links
Be scheduled
Be targeted to specific customer groups
Drive customers to specific pages or offers
How to Add a Widget
Navigate to:
Design → Ordering → Homepage
Scroll to the bottom of the page
Click Add New Widget
Select the Widget Type
Configure the widget settings
Save and Publish
Widget Types
1. Promotion Widget
What It Does
Displays a promotional banner on your homepage.
Unlike a Promotional Pop-Up, Promotion Widgets can include:
Custom images
Titles
Scheduling
Call-to-action buttons
External links
Example Uses
Setup Steps
Add a new widget
Select Promotion
Enter a title
Upload an image
(Optional) Schedule start and end dates
Add a Call-to-Action button
Choose where the button should link:
Custom URL
Internal Page
External Website
Save and Publish
2. Featured Items Widget
What It Does
Highlights specific menu items directly on the homepage.
This helps drive attention to:
Best sellers
New menu items
High-margin products
Seasonal offerings
Example Uses
Signature Entrées
New Bubble Tea Flavors
Limited-Time Specials
Lunch Combos
Additional Features
You can:
Add descriptive text
Schedule display times
Target specific customer groups
Rotate featured offerings throughout the day
Example:
Lunch specials only during lunch hours
Happy Hour items only during afternoon hours
3. Reorder Widget
What It Does
Displays a customer's most recent order, allowing them to quickly reorder.
This can reduce friction for repeat customers and increase order frequency.
Best For
Restaurants with frequent repeat business
Coffee shops
Quick-service concepts
Subscription-style ordering habits
4. Gallery Widget
What It Does
Displays multiple images in a gallery format on the homepage.
Use it to showcase:
Menu photography
Restaurant atmosphere
Seasonal campaigns
Customer favorites
Example Uses
Food photography
Event photos
Catering displays
New store locations
5. Subscription Widget
What It Does
Promotes active subscription programs offered through AppFront.
Examples include:
Monthly Coffee Clubs
Bubble Tea Memberships
VIP Loyalty Programs
Meal Plans
The widget directs customers to the subscription enrollment experience.
Additional Design Features
Custom Map Pin Icon
For brands with multiple locations, you can customize the map marker shown on the location selection screen.
Requirements:
SVG file format
Location:
Design → Ordering → Setup Images
Payment Processing Screen Image
Customize the image shown while payment is being processed.
By default, this uses your desktop homepage image, but it can be replaced with a custom graphic.
Common uses:
Branding
Seasonal imagery
Promotional messaging
Store photography
Location:
Design → Ordering → Setup Images
Recommended Widget Strategy
For most restaurants, we recommend:
Widget #1
Promotion Widget
Current special offer
Gift cards
Catering promotion
Widget #2
Featured Items Widget
Best sellers
Seasonal menu items
Widget #3
Subscription Widget
VIP Club
Monthly specials program
Promotional Pop-Up
One major campaign at a time
Limited-time offers
New product launches
This combination provides maximum visibility without overwhelming customers.


