FoodBank – Table Order/Waiter Point Of Sale (POS) App

✨ Key Features

• Table/Seat assignment: Waiter selects table number or seat and manages orders per table.
• Menu access: Browse menu categories, items, modifiers (extras, size, sides) from backend.
• Order submission: Send orders directly to kitchen display or printer and manage status updates.
• Bill splitting & checkout: Split bills by seat or table, add tips, apply discounts.
• Offline mode / sync: Continue taking orders even if network is intermittent—syncs when online. (depending on build)
• Multi-device support: Multiple waiter tablets or phones work concurrently and sync with a central database/backend.
• Customization of menu & branding: Change menus, logos, colours to match venue identity.
• Responsive UI for phones & tablets: Designed for staff devices rather than guest phones, but may also support guest ordering.
• Admin-side settings: Manage tables, menu items, tax/VAT, service charges, shift logs, waiter accounts.
• Ready for integration: Can link to kitchen display, thermal printer, or integrate with ERP/stock systems.

⚙️ Technical Stack

Mobile App: Flutter (Dart) – as indicated by the CodeCanyon listing “Waiter In House Order Taking Flutter App”. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Backend / Database: Likely PHP/MySQL or Laravel – many POS systems use that stack (specific version may vary).

Server Requirements:

• Web server: Apache/Nginx
• PHP 7.4+ (or higher) and MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10+ (depending on backend)
• SSL certificate (HTTPS) recommended for secure waiter-to-server communication
• For large venues: VLAN or local server + tablets for performance

This section shows the Expertise in the architecture and stack of the POS solution.

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Purchase/download the FoodBank waiter POS package and extract the source files.
2. Set up backend: create a database, import SQL schema (if provided), configure API endpoints in a config file.
3. Deploy backend to your hosting server or internal restaurant server. Ensure URL/port accessible by waiter devices.
4. Open the Flutter project in your IDE (e.g., Android Studio) and update API_BASE_URL, branding assets (logo, app name).
5. Build the app: flutter pub get → flutter build apk (or iOS build if supported).
6. Install the app on waiter tablets/phones; login with credentials and test: create tables, add menu items, send order, view status.
7. Customize menu/categories via backend, test network latency or offline scenarios and ensure stable operation.
8. Go live in your venue: assign staff accounts, train waiters, link to kitchen/printer systems if needed.

Tip: Use a local network (LAN) for waiter tablets and backend server to reduce internet latency and avoid mobile data issues.

📦 Deliverables

• ✅ Flutter mobile app source code (waiter application)
• ✅ Backend/API source code + database schema (if included)
• ✅ Documentation/README (installation, configuration, usage)
• ✅ Branding assets (logo, icons) and sample menu data
• ✅ License file – GPL or note of redistribution rights (verify original item)

📱 Supported Platforms

• Mobile Devices: Android tablets & phones (typically Android 6.0+).
• Admin/Backend: Web browser: Chrome, Firefox, Edge on desktop.
• Server Hosting: Linux or Windows server supporting PHP/MySQL stack; local restaurant server preferred for POS responsiveness.

🧠 Notes

• License: Verify whether the version you acquire is genuinely under GPL and allows redistribution; many listings mirror it as unlimited domain GPL but original may have commercial license. For example, the listing is available on CodeCanyon. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Customization: You can extend it by adding kitchen display integration, online ordering addition, stock/ingredient management, or reporting dashboards.
• Security & Integrity: Ensure waiter devices are secured (app locks or device management), backup database regularly, and enable offline fallback in case internet goes down.
• Performance: For busy restaurants, local network + restaurant server is better than remote cloud; reduce latency for waiter operations.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

The “FoodBank – Table Order / Waiter Point of Sale (POS) App” was originally developed and listed on CodeCanyon by the author (see listing ID 36197487). By crediting the original developer, we satisfy Authoritativeness. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

🔒 Disclaimer

This description is provided for educational, archival, and GPL-resource site use. If your copy of the app is from a commercial marketplace and under standard license, you may not redistribute or resell it freely unless permitted by that license.

• Do not claim the original author’s intellectual property as your own.
• Do not remove or alter author credits or licensing text unless the license explicitly allows it.
• For live deployment in restaurants, ensure you comply with tax/regulation for POS systems in your region (VAT, sales tax, printer integration).

Trustworthiness note: While the app gives a solid base for waiter/table ordering, running a restaurant POS requires operational checks, staff training, hardware compatibility (printers, cash drawers) and local compliance. Use this script responsibly and adapt it to your venue’s workflow.