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Set Up a Buy 10 Get 1 Free Promotion

This guide explains how to set up a "Buy 10, Get 1 Free" promotion using Shortcuts' Promotions feature. The steps outlined can be adapted to create other promotional offers tailored to your business needs.

Key Steps to Set Up the Promotion

Step 1: Specify General Promotion Details

  1. Navigate to the Setup Menu and select Promotions (PRS).

  2. Click New to create a new promotion.

  3. Enter a promotion name and a description (optional but recommended).

  4. Select the availability settings:

    • Choose whether the promotion is available to all clients.

    • Set the dates for when the promotion is active, or leave it open-ended.

  5. Click Next to proceed.

Step 2: Define Eligibility Criteria

  1. Select the eligibility criteria based on the promotion type.

  2. For this example, the client must purchase nine blow dries over time:

    • Select the specific item (blow dry) and enter 9 in the quantity column.

  3. Click Next to continue.

Step 3: Specify Promotion Benefits

  1. Define the benefit clients receive once eligible. For this example:

    • Choose Specified Items as the benefit type.

    • Tick the box to enable notifications at the point of sale.

  2. Enter a 100% discount for the benefit item.

  3. Select Blow Dry and enter 1 in the maximum quantity column.

  4. Click Done to save the promotion.


Applying the Promotion at Point of Sale

  • When a client has purchased nine blow dries, a promotion icon appears at checkout.

  • Click the icon to view the eligible promotion.

  • Add the free blow dry to the sale, and the 100% discount is automatically applied.


Tips for Customization

  • Flexible Criteria: Adjust quantities and eligible items to create different types of promotions.

  • Notifications: Enable alerts to track client eligibility and streamline redemption.

  • Validity Periods: Set date ranges to create seasonal or time-sensitive offers.