Define the constrained pool
Set the capacity unit and the menus or runs that consume it. The pool represents a real operating constraint rather than a marketing availability label.
Protect a shared limit across concurrent menus.
Two menus can compete for the same oven, preparation line, collection window, or other constrained resource. A shared pool keeps that limit in one server-enforced calculation.
Check the current state
OrderPay re-evaluates menu, run, cutoff, and capacity rules during the reservation and checkout path. Browser visibility is never the final acceptance rule.
Review accepted demand
Confirmed order snapshots retain menu and run attribution. The merchant can trace which accepted work consumed the shared pool when reviewing production requirements.