Updates
June 2026
📢 Techrar Newsletter — June 2026
Smarter Automation • Faster Launches • Stronger Control
🍽️ Meals SaaS
✨ Abandoned Carts Query in Campaigns
Portal admins can now create abandoned cart campaigns to target users who left without completing their orders.
✨ Smart Deeplink App Routing
Download links now detect whether the app is installed and open the right destination directly inside the app.
⚡ Auto Captain Assignment for Store Delivery Orders
Store delivery orders now automatically assign captains based on delivery zones.
⚡ Addon Order Refunds & Refund Breakdown
Admins can now manage subscription and addon refunds from one place with clearer refund details.
⚡ System-Delivered Suborder Visibility
Suborders now show whether they were delivered automatically by the system for clearer tracking.
📝 Group Plans by Title in Plan Tag View
Plans with the same title are now grouped together to make browsing and comparison easier.
📝 Plan Version ID Column in SaaS Financial Reports
Financial and pricing reports now include a dedicated plan version ID column.
📝 Remaining Days by Filter Date Column
SaaS Financial V2 now includes remaining days based on the selected filter date.
📝 Deposited Invoices Export Cleanup
Unnecessary columns were removed from deposited invoice exports for cleaner reporting.
🐛 Friday Suborder Editing Window
Friday meal editing windows now stay open correctly based on the configured cutoff period.
🐛 Allergen Validation for Subscription Resumption
Subscription resumptions now validate allergens correctly based on active subscription settings.
🐛 Order Creation in Portal Checkout
Portal checkout errors were fixed so orders can be completed successfully.
🐛 Meal Selection Fix in Mobile Apps
Users can now unselect a chosen meal and switch to another meal smoothly.
🐛 Store Order Visibility for Captains
Captains now see assigned store orders based on delivery date instead of order creation date.
🐛 Voucher Plan Scope Accuracy
Plan-scoped vouchers now keep the correct scope when imported or exported.
🐛 Real-Time Ad Banner Language Sync
Mobile app ad banners now update instantly when users switch languages.
🌐 Meals Web
✨ Launch Your Store in Minutes
New merchants can now complete store setup through guided self-onboarding.
✨ Menu Preview Based on Selected Plan
Menu previews now show only the categories available within the selected plan.
✨ SEO Updates for Shared Category and Product Links
Shared category and product links now reflect the latest names and SEO changes automatically.
⚡ Guest Cart Experience Enhancement
Scheduling and subscription start date options now appear only after login for a cleaner guest cart flow.
⚡ Improved WhatsApp Contact Button Interaction
The clickable area of the WhatsApp button now matches only the visible button area.
⚡ Improved Mobile Signup Experience
The mobile signup form was improved for a smoother experience across different screen sizes.
⚡ Improved Menu Visibility for Available Days
Menu days marked as off are now hidden from menu previews and menu pages.
⚡ Improved Access Control for Inactive Products
Inactive products can no longer be accessed through old or shared product links.
⚡ Improved Handling for Inactive Category Links
Inactive categories are no longer accessible through direct links.
⚡ Improved Date Card Layout on Subscription Page
Subscription page information is now displayed in a more compact and organized way on mobile.
⚡ Improved Web Section Layout and Page Spacing
Website sections now adapt better based on content with improved spacing and layout structure.
✨ Image-Free Product Details Page Layout
Plan pages can now be displayed without a cover image for a cleaner and more focused layout.
✨ Advanced Text Size Controls for Website Sections
Merchants can now customize text sizes in website content sections using preset or custom options.
✨ Tailored Plan Images for Web and Mobile
Dedicated plan images can now be uploaded separately for web and mobile experiences.
🐛 Improved Menu Access for Guest Users
Guest users can now view menus properly on custom domains before logging in or placing orders.
🏋️ Sports Platform
✨ Techrar Sports Web App Launch
A new web app is now available for gyms, academies, and personal trainers to manage memberships, bookings, and access.
✨ Personal Training Subscription Plans
Gyms and trainers can now create personal training plans linked to specific trainers.
✨ Reschedule & Cancel Bookings as Trainer
Trainers can now reschedule and cancel their own bookings directly.
✨ Workout Library & Programs
Admins and trainers can build workout libraries, create programs, and link them to subscription plans.
✨ Assign Workout Programs to Members
Trainers can assign workout programs directly to members from the portal.
✨ Restrict Subscriptions by Age Eligibility
Customers who do not meet minimum age requirements are blocked from subscribing or enrolling.
✨ Upload & Flag Medical Conditions
Medical condition documents can now be uploaded to customer profiles with clear tags in the portal.
✨ Upload ID, Photo & Age Verification in Registration
Registration now supports national ID upload, personal photo upload, and age eligibility confirmation.
✨ Toggle Overlapping Subscriptions
Sports businesses can now control whether customers are allowed to hold overlapping subscriptions.
✨ App Home Screen Ordering
Admins can customize the order of mobile app home screen components with drag-and-drop controls.
⚡ View Personal Training Sessions in Customer Profile
Customer profiles now show personal training sessions separately from group class bookings.
⚡ Assign Role-Based Custom Permissions
Admins can customize exactly which pages and actions each staff member can access.
⚡ Filter Reports by Date, Time, and Branch
Reports now include filters for date range, time, and branch.
📝 Choose Subscription Start Date
Users can now choose the start date of a subscription based on the available configuration.
📝 Configure Class Cancellation Window
Gym operators can define when members can no longer cancel a class before it starts.
📝 View SaaS Financial Report
A new financial report shows subscription and order-level transaction data with payment breakdowns.
🐛 Correct Booking Time Display
Booking times now display correctly instead of showing the same incorrect time for all bookings.
🐛 Preserve Slots When Editing Personal Classes
Editing a personal class no longer removes previously created slots.
📈 June Impact Highlights
- Improved campaign targeting and abandoned cart recovery
- Faster merchant onboarding and store setup
- Better automation across delivery, refunds, and reporting
- Stronger web customization and SEO support
- Expanded Sports capabilities across web, training, access, permissions, and reporting
May 2026
Techrar Newsletter — May 2026
This month, we launched a wide range of updates across Meals SaaS, Meals Web, and Sports to improve customer flexibility, operational efficiency, and overall user experience.
🍽️ Meals SaaS
Skip a Delivery Day
What Changed: Subscribers can now skip a specific upcoming delivery day directly from their subscription page.
Impact: Gives users more flexibility in managing their deliveries without affecting their subscription.
Single Meal Swap
What Changed: Users can now swap a single meal directly from its card without changing the rest of the day’s plan.
Impact: Makes meal customization faster and more convenient.
Per-City Closed Dates
What Changed: Merchants can now configure restaurant closed dates independently for each city.
Impact: Allows multi-city businesses to continue accepting subscriptions in available locations.
Bulk Addon Quantities in Scheduled Plans
What Changed: Merchants can now define addon quantities for each addon category in scheduled plans.
Impact: Provides cleaner and more structured addon options for users.
Delivery Details Section Redesign
What Changed: The delivery details section inside subscriptions was redesigned for better readability on mobile.
Impact: Makes reviewing delivery details easier and smoother.
Voucher Support on Addon Orders
What Changed: Users can now apply voucher codes when purchasing addons on active subscriptions.
Impact: Improves addon conversions and checkout experience.
Allergen Product Availability Control
What Changed: Merchants can now choose whether allergen-containing products remain selectable or restricted.
Impact: Gives more flexibility while keeping users informed about allergens.
Campaign Scheduling Validation Fix
What Changed: Fixed an issue causing validation errors during campaign scheduling.
Impact: Merchants can now launch campaigns successfully using all scheduling types.
Real-Time Language Switching
What Changed: Language changes now apply instantly across the app without requiring a restart.
Impact: Provides a smoother multilingual experience.
Pickup Branch Visibility on Portal
What Changed: Fixed an issue where some pickup branches were not appearing on the portal.
Impact: Merchants can now manage all pickup branches accurately.
🌐 Meals Web
Consistent Banner Dimensions Across Devices
What Changed: Banner images now follow standardized aspect ratios across desktop and mobile.
Impact: Ensures banners display consistently on all devices.
Chef Selection Auto-Assignment
What Changed: The system now automatically assigns Chef Selection meals if users don’t manually choose meals.
Impact: Ensures customers always receive curated meal selections.
VAT Invoice Download
What Changed: Customers can now directly download VAT invoices from the order receipt page.
Impact: Provides faster and easier access to invoices.
Uniform Meal Images in Review Selection
What Changed: Meal images now display within a fixed frame for consistent sizing.
Impact: Makes meal comparison cleaner and easier.
Refined FAQ Hover State
What Changed: FAQ card hover interactions were redesigned with subtle border styling.
Impact: Creates a calmer and cleaner browsing experience.
Auto-Generated Initials for Testimonials
What Changed: Testimonials without profile images now display user initials automatically.
Impact: Keeps the testimonials section visually polished and consistent.
Modern Icon Library in Theme Builder
What Changed: Added a modern icon library with better search and categorization.
Impact: Gives merchants more flexible branding and UI customization options.
Weekly Reset for Special Meals Limits
What Changed: Special meals limits now reset weekly based on the menu cycle.
Impact: Lets users fully utilize their special meal allowance every week.
Auto-Convert Arabic Numerals in OTP Fields
What Changed: OTP fields now automatically convert Arabic numerals into English numerals.
Impact: Simplifies OTP verification for Arabic-speaking users.
Improved Active Subscription Layout
What Changed: The active subscription page was visually refined for better structure and spacing.
Impact: Improves readability and navigation.
Selected City Display in Mobile Menu
What Changed: The mobile menu now displays the selected city next to the location icon.
Impact: Makes city confirmation and switching easier.
Improved Cart Login & Location Detection
What Changed: Fixed a login issue from the cart that affected location detection.
Impact: Users can now continue checkout smoothly after logging in.
Auto-Hide Inactive Plan Cards
What Changed: Plan cards now automatically hide when no active versions are available for the selected city.
Impact: Users only see plans currently available to them.
🏋️ Sports
Child Profiles & Subscriptions for Academies
What Changed: Parents can now create and manage child profiles and subscriptions under one account.
Impact: Simplifies managing multiple children’s memberships.
Personal Training Class Booking
What Changed: Added a dedicated personal training booking section with real-time trainer availability.
Impact: Makes booking one-on-one sessions easier and more independent.
Floating Support Button
What Changed: Added a floating support button across all screens in the mobile app.
Impact: Gives users instant access to support anytime.
Improved Class Browsing & Booking
What Changed: Enhanced weekly calendar layout and simplified booking confirmation for free classes.
Impact: Makes browsing and booking classes faster and clearer.
Branch Gender Display
What Changed: Branches now display whether they are male, female, or mixed.
Impact: Helps users quickly choose the correct branch.
Class Booking Accuracy Improvements
What Changed: Fixed issues affecting class availability and class name display during booking.
Impact: Provides more accurate booking information throughout the process.
Membership Plan Title Display
What Changed: Fixed an issue where membership titles displayed vertically instead of horizontally.
Impact: Makes membership details easier to read.
Timezone Fix
What Changed: Resolved timezone inconsistencies between the portal and mobile app.
Impact: Ensures accurate session times and booking details.
April 2026
Techrar Newsletter — April 2026
April introduced major updates across Meals SaaS, Meals Web, and Sports, focused on improving operational efficiency, customer flexibility, portal usability, and the overall digital experience.
🍽️ Meals SaaS
Dark Mode for Techrar Dashboard
What Changed: Introduced a dark theme for the portal with a more comfortable viewing experience.
Impact: Reduces eye strain and improves usability during extended use.
Voucher Add-on Applicability Control
What Changed: Merchants can now control whether vouchers apply to add-ons pricing.
Impact: Provides more flexibility for discount strategies and promotional control.
Control Add-On Quantities on Credit Plans
What Changed: Merchants can define fixed add-on quantity options for credit plans.
Impact: Enables more structured subscription configurations.
Improved Variant Handling for Suborders
What Changed: Removed variants are now automatically replaced in active suborders.
Impact: Prevents operational interruptions and reduces manual work.
Category Filter for Macros Sticker Export
What Changed: Added category filtering when exporting nutritional stickers.
Impact: Gives kitchens more flexibility when printing labels.
Pre-order Button Visibility Control
What Changed: Merchants can now show or hide the pre-order button in credit plans.
Impact: Creates a cleaner and more relevant customer experience.
Add-ons Button Visibility Control
What Changed: Merchants can now control the visibility of the add-ons button after subscription.
Impact: Removes unnecessary actions and simplifies the user journey.
Portal Performance Enhancements
What Changed: Improved loading speed and responsiveness on the subscriptions page.
Impact: Subscription data now loads significantly faster.
Financial Dashboard V2
What Changed: Added a quick financial summary section at the top of reports.
Impact: Merchants can instantly view key financial insights.
WhatsApp Campaign Image URL Validation
What Changed: Added validation to ensure only valid image URLs are accepted.
Impact: Prevents broken or invalid media inside campaigns.
Sizes Moved to App Settings
What Changed: The Sizes section was relocated into App Settings.
Impact: Makes size management easier and more intuitive.
Qoyod Invoice Auto-Generation Fix
What Changed: Fixed invoice auto-generation, duplicate invoices, and SKU conflicts.
Impact: Ensures reliable automated invoice generation.
Session Expired on Continue to Payment
What Changed: Fixed a payment redirection issue on mobile apps.
Impact: Users can now complete purchases smoothly.
Variant Selection Fix for Suborders
What Changed: Fixed missing meal variant selections in suborders.
Impact: Variants now display correctly without workarounds.
Add-on Selection Preserved on Renewal
What Changed: Fixed add-ons not being retained during subscription renewal.
Impact: Users can renew subscriptions without losing selections.
Store Off Days Scheduling Fix
What Changed: Fixed delivery scheduling to properly skip store off days.
Impact: Prevents orders from being scheduled on closed days.
WhatsApp Campaign Templates Fix
What Changed: Fixed an issue preventing some templates from being sent.
Impact: WhatsApp campaigns now deliver more reliably.
🌐 Meals Web
Custom Font Upload in Theme Builder
What Changed: Merchants can now upload custom fonts directly inside the Theme Builder.
Impact: Provides more control over storefront branding and identity.
Faster Menu Image Loading
What Changed: Improved menu image loading performance.
Impact: Creates faster browsing and smoother scrolling.
Improved UX for Missing Meal Selection Days
What Changed: Users are now guided directly to missing meal selection days.
Impact: Helps users complete selections correctly.
Auto-Scroll to Missing Fields on Checkout
What Changed: Users are automatically directed to missing required checkout fields.
Impact: Reduces checkout friction and errors.
Image Size Hints in Theme Builder
What Changed: Added recommended image dimensions beside upload fields.
Impact: Helps merchants upload correctly sized images.
Theme Builder UI/UX Enhancement
What Changed: Redesigned the Theme Builder interface for better usability.
Impact: Makes storefront customization easier and smoother.
Eastern Province Location Loading Fix
What Changed: Fixed location loading issues for Eastern Province cities.
Impact: Users can now add and view locations properly.
Theme Builder No Longer Requires City Selection
What Changed: Removed mandatory city selection before accessing Theme Builder.
Impact: Saves time during setup and editing.
Fixed Cropped Meal Images on Product Page
What Changed: Meal images now display fully without cropping.
Impact: Improves product presentation and customer confidence.
🏋️ Sports
Personal Training Scheduling & Booking
What Changed: Trainers can now define availability and automatically generate bookable slots.
Impact: Simplifies 1-on-1 training session management.
Child Profiles & Subscription Management
What Changed: Parents can now manage child subscriptions under one account.
Impact: Simplifies academy membership management for families.
Web Apps for Gyms
What Changed: Techrar Sports now supports web apps for gyms and fitness centers.
Impact: Allows members to manage bookings and subscriptions online.
Submit & Track Complaints on Mobile
What Changed: Added a complaints module inside the app.
Impact: Users can now submit and track complaints directly from mobile.
Required Full Profile Information Before Booking
What Changed: Users must now complete profile information before booking classes.
Impact: Improves booking accuracy and profile completeness.
Subscription Class Limit
What Changed: Subscription plans now support a total class limit across the full subscription period.
Impact: Gives gyms better control over class usage.