Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hayya — pricing, KDS, QR ordering, delivery, inventory, and branding

Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing & Plans

How much does Hayya cost?

We offer three tiers:

PlanMonthlyMax StaffKey Features
Basic$103Menu, QR ordering, POS
Professional$3010+ KDS, reports, custom branding, marketplace offers
EnterpriseCustomUnlimited+ Multi-location, dedicated support

Is there a commission on orders?

No. Hayya charges a flat monthly subscription. You keep 100% of your revenue from every order.

Can I switch plans?

Yes. Contact support to upgrade or downgrade. Changes take effect on your next billing cycle. Note that downgrading may disable features like KDS if your current staff count exceeds the new plan's limit.

Kitchen Display System (KDS)

What is KDS?

The Kitchen Display System is a real-time order screen for your kitchen. New orders appear instantly, and kitchen staff can update order status (preparing → ready → completed). No more paper tickets.

How do I access KDS?

Open your browser and go to kds.yourstore.hayyaeats.sy. Log in with a staff account that has KDS permission. The owner and manager roles automatically have access. The kitchen role has KDS-only access.

KDS shows "KDS is not enabled"

Your current plan doesn't include KDS. Upgrade to the Professional or Enterprise plan to enable it.

Can multiple kitchen staff use KDS at the same time?

Yes. Multiple staff members can log in to KDS simultaneously on different devices. Status changes are synced across all screens in real time.

QR Table Ordering

Do customers need to download an app?

No. QR ordering works entirely in the mobile browser. Customers scan the QR code and your menu loads instantly — no app install required.

How secure is QR ordering?

Very secure. Each table has its own unique QR code that can't be guessed. Sessions are temporary and refresh automatically. You can regenerate QR codes anytime to invalidate old ones.

What happens if a customer scans the QR code while a previous order is still active?

  • If the table is currently being used for ordering, the customer rejoins the session
  • If an order has already been placed, the customer sees the order status (can't make changes)
  • If the table is free, a new session starts

Can I regenerate a QR code?

Yes. In the admin dashboard (Tables section), click "Regenerate Token". The old QR code stops working immediately. Print a new QR code for the table.

What happens when an order is completed?

When the kitchen marks a dine-in order as completed, the table is automatically freed. The next customer can scan the QR code and start a new session.

Delivery

How do delivery zones work?

You draw the areas you deliver to on a map. Only customers inside an active delivery zone can place delivery orders. Zones can have bilingual names and can be turned on or off as needed.

How do I add a delivery driver?

Go to Settings → Staff in the admin dashboard. Create a staff account with the "Delivery Agent" role. Drivers use a dedicated delivery app to log in, view assigned orders, update status, and share their GPS location.

Can customers track their delivery?

Yes. When a delivery starts, customers get a tracking link where they can see the driver's location on a map, estimated arrival time, and status updates (picked up → en route → arrived → delivered).

Inventory & Stock

How does stock tracking work?

  1. Go to Inventory in the admin dashboard
  2. Create an inventory item (e.g., "Chicken Shawarma Stock")
  3. Link it to a menu product
  4. Set your current stock level
  5. As orders come in, stock is automatically deducted
  6. When stock reaches zero, the product shows "Out of Stock" on your storefront

What is the "Show on Menu" toggle?

This setting lets you show items on your storefront even when they're temporarily unavailable:

  • Item is available: Shown normally with stock badges
  • Item is unavailable: Shown with a "Currently Unavailable" badge, and customers can't add it to their cart
  • Toggle is off: Item is hidden from the storefront entirely

Can I adjust stock manually?

Yes. In the admin dashboard, you can adjust stock for reasons like:

  • Restock — You received new inventory
  • Adjustment — Correcting a counting mistake
  • Damage — Items that are spoiled or damaged
  • Return — A customer return

Every adjustment is recorded so you can see who made the change and when.

What happens to stock when an order is cancelled?

If a cancelled order had tracked items, the stock is automatically added back.

Branding

Can I fully customize my storefront?

Yes. The branding editor lets you control:

  • Colors — Primary, secondary, accent, text, border, and status colors
  • Typography — Font family, sizes, and weights
  • Borders & Spacing — Roundness, shadows, and layout density
  • Components — Product cards, category pills, search bar, top bar, cart, sidebar, and more
  • Background — Color, image, and overlay

All changes are previewed in real-time. No design experience needed.

Do branding changes apply immediately?

Yes. Changes are saved and appear on your storefront right away — customers will see the updated look on their next visit.

Does branding work on mobile?

Yes. Your storefront works great on both phones and computers. Branding applies consistently across all screen sizes.

General

Is Hayya available in Arabic?

Yes. The storefront, admin dashboard, and KDS all support Arabic (read right-to-left) and English (read left-to-right). Customers can switch languages at any time, and your menu items support bilingual names and descriptions.

Can I use Hayya for multiple locations?

The Enterprise plan supports multi-location businesses with centralized reporting and per-location settings. Contact us for details.

How do I get support?

  • WhatsApp: Direct messaging support
  • Email: info@hayya.sy
  • Support form: Available on our website

Response time is typically under 2 hours during business days.

Is my data secure?

Yes. All communication between your browser and our servers is encrypted. Staff passwords are securely stored. Your data is kept separate and private from other restaurants on the platform.