=== Table Ordering ===
Contributors: kdt4usolutions
Donate link: https://kdt4u.com
Tags: table ordering, restaurant, food menu, qr code, qr menu, cafe, dine in, order management, contactless ordering
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

QR-based table ordering plugin for restaurants and cafés. Customers browse menus and place orders directly at the table.

== Description ==

**Table Ordering** is a powerful, contactless QR-code dining and menu ordering solution designed for restaurants, cafés, bars, and food venues. 

Customers simply scan a QR code placed on their table to instantly browse menus, customize items, and submit orders directly from their smartphone browser without downloading any external apps. 

Restaurant owners and kitchen staff can manage menus, track live orders, assign tables, and streamline dining operations with an intuitive real-time dashboard.

### 🌟 Key Features

* **Instant QR Code Ordering**: Generate unique QR codes for each dining table with one click.
* **100% Web-Based (No App Download)**: Guests scan the QR code and immediately access a fast, responsive digital menu.
* **Live Order Management**: Real-time incoming order tracking for kitchen and service staff.
* **Flexible Menu Builder**: Organize items by categories, set prices, dish details, and dietary labels.
* **Table & Area Management**: Easily set up and manage multiple tables, sections, and floor arrangements.
* **Mobile-First Experience**: High-speed, responsive ordering interface crafted for all iOS and Android devices.
* **Multi-Language & Currency Ready**: Adaptable for local and international hospitality businesses.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder `table-ordering` to your WordPress site's `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install it via the WordPress Plugins menu (**Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin**).
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen in WordPress.
3. Navigate to **Table Ordering** in your WordPress Admin sidebar to configure tables, categories, and dishes.
4. Download or print the generated QR codes and place them on your dining tables.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do customers need to install an app to order? =
No. Customers simply scan the table's QR code using their default phone camera or any QR scanner, opening the digital menu web app directly in their mobile browser.

= Can I use this plugin for multiple dining rooms or outdoor patios? =
Yes. You can organize tables into custom sections and manage as many tables as your venue requires.

= Does it support live order alerts for the kitchen? =
Yes. New table orders appear in real-time on the management dashboard with visual and audio alerts.

= Which WordPress and PHP versions are required? =
Table Ordering requires WordPress 5.8 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher.

== Screenshots ==

1. Mobile-optimized digital menu and contactless table ordering interface.
2. Real-time kitchen and staff order management dashboard.
3. Table configuration and QR code generation screen.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial official release.
* Added QR-based table ordering interface with responsive mobile menu.
* Added live order management board for restaurant staff.
* Added table management and automated QR code generator.
* Added Freemius integration for flexible licensing and updates.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of Table Ordering.
