Restaurant Order Accepted Template

1. Navigate to WhatsApp Templates

1. Go to Templates > WhatsApp in the Mercuri CX dashboard.

1. Click Create Template.

2. Select the WhatsApp Account that will be used to send out WhatsApp messages.

1. Configure Template Details

Fill in the basic template info:

• Template Name: Restaurant_order_accepted (Use an easy name to identify later)

• Language: English (or as per your customer base)

• Category: UTILITY (since it’s an informational message)

[ Understand the different categories of WhatsApp templates]

1. Fill Template Components

Header (Optional):

Note: Headers can contain only one variable if needed, but in this case, a fixed title is considered.

1. Type: Text

2. Example Text: Order Update

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Body:

1. Add the message content in the Body section of the template.

2. To include dynamic information like order ID or customer name, use the "Add Variable" button located at the right end of the Body field.

Sample message :

Hi {{1}}, your order #{{2}} has been accepted and is now being prepared by the restaurant. We’ll notify you when it’s ready for pickup or delivery.

In case of any order related query Contact Us

Variables :

Add a variable value to the corresponding placeholders with a sample value

Note : Each {{ }} is a placeholder that gets replaced dynamically during automation:

• {{1}} → Customer name

• {{2}} → Order number

Note: Assign sample values for each variable before submitting for approval.

1. Add Contact Us Button

1. Click the Add Button > select Call Phone Number

2. Configure details for the Call to Action section as follows:

   • Type of Action: Call Phone Number

   • Button Text: Contact Support

   • Select Country Code and enter the Phone number of Customer support.

[Know more about the different buttons available in templates]

1. Go to the Templates section in the left-hand menu of the Mercuri dashboard, and select SMS.

1. In the top-right corner, click Create Template to begin.

3. Fill in Template Details

You’ll be directed to the SMS template creation form. Fill in the following:

• Template Name: Enter a short, descriptive title so it’s easy to identify the purpose of the message.

Example

Restaurant order created

• Template Text: Craft a clear and concise message (within 160 characters). You can personalize it using dynamic variables.

• Click the Add Variable button in the bottom-right corner of the body section to insert placeholders.

  Example:

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  Hey {#var#} Your order {#var#} has been accepted and is being prepared. We’ll keep you posted.

4. Variable Mapping

Map each {#var#} to the actual data fields, like customer name , and restaurant order id .

5. Preview

View the SMS Preview to see how the final message will appear to customers.

6. Save the Template

Click Create to save your SMS template. It will now be available to use in campaigns, automations, or workflows.