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# How to Manage Dine-in Time & Charges

# How to Manage Dine-in Time & Charges

## Overview

The **Time & Charges** section lets restaurant owners configure the minimum order value and default preparation time for dine-in orders.

These settings help you establish order requirements and set a default preparation time for your restaurant.

## Where to Find It

Go to **Settings → Dine-in → Time & Charges**.


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## How to Configure Time & Charges

1. Open the **Time & Charges** tab.
2. Find **Minimum Order Value**.
3. Enter the minimum order amount required for a dine-in order, if applicable.
4. Find **Default Preparation Time**.
5. Enter the default preparation time in minutes.
6. Review both values to ensure they match your restaurant's requirements.
7. Click **Save charges** to save your changes.

## Understanding the Settings

* **Minimum Order Value:** Sets the minimum order amount required for a dine-in order. Check the storefront after saving to confirm how this requirement is applied.
* **Default Preparation Time:** Sets the default time, in minutes, used for preparing dine-in orders.

## Example

Suppose you configure:

* Minimum Order Value: ₹200
* Default Preparation Time: 20 minutes

The minimum order amount is set to ₹200, and the default preparation time is set to 20 minutes.

## Important Notes

* Enter the minimum order value according to your restaurant's ordering policy.
* Preparation time is a default setting and may not represent the exact preparation time for every order.
* Review the settings before saving to avoid incorrect values.
* These settings apply to dine-in service; configure other services separately if they have different requirements.

## Final Step

Click **Save charges** to apply the changes. Review your dine-in storefront and order workflow to confirm the settings behave as expected.