Quick answer
Sold-out and 86 list for ghost kitchens that need one shortage decision to update multiple menu brands.
What this template helps you do
In a ghost kitchen, one 86 decision can affect several brands. This list keeps substitutes, published menus, and staff notes synchronized.
Best use case
Use it when ghost kitchens that need one shortage decision to update multiple menu brands need a repeatable way to review the operational details behind guest-facing menu changes.
Ghost Kitchen Sold-Out And 86 List worksheet example
| Short item | Affected brands | Substitute | Publish status | Staff note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brioche buns | Burger, chicken | Potato bun | Update descriptions | Tell support |
| Rice | Bowls, family | Greens base | Mark limited | Confirm guest option |
| Fried chicken | Chicken, late-night | Grilled chicken | Hide hot chicken | Avoid false promise |
| Large bowls | Bowl brand | Small bowl | Pause family size | Packaging shortage |
| House sauce | All brands | Garlic aioli | Update modifier | Mark as temporary |
Ghost Kitchen Sold-Out And 86 List checklist
How to use the sold-out and 86 list
Fill the worksheet from current operations
Use today's ghost kitchen menu, prep, inventory, or content details rather than a generic template.
Choose the guest-facing decision
Mark the exact price, availability, description, photo, tag, or section change that should reach guests.
Review before publishing
Have a manager or owner check the operational note before the QR menu is updated.
Publish and monitor
Update the live QR menu, then watch scan behavior, item views, and repeated staff questions.
Keep internal notes and guest menus aligned
The worksheet is only useful if it leads to a clear menu action. Decide what guests should see, publish the update, and verify the live QR menu after the change.
How this connects to your QR menu
Use FlipMenu to update visible item names, descriptions, and availability after the 86 list is approved.
Use the worksheet first, then publish the guest-facing result only after the manager review is complete. That keeps the digital menu useful without turning it into an unapproved operations notebook.