🚀 Overview

QR Menu Maker is a modern SaaS platform for restaurants, cafes, and food services to create contactless digital menus using QR codes.
Customers can scan QR codes at tables to view menus, place orders, and interact with restaurant services safely and efficiently.

Inspired by real-world restaurant operations, this platform helps businesses provide a touchless dining experience while simplifying menu management, order tracking, and customer engagement.

✨ Key Features

• QR Code Generation: Generate unique QR codes for tables or branches instantly.
• Digital Menu Management: Add, edit, and categorize menu items with descriptions, prices, and images.
• Order Tracking: Receive and manage customer orders directly via the digital menu.
• Custom Branding: Customize menus with logos, colors, and themes to match the restaurant brand.
• Multi-Language Support: Display menus in multiple languages for diverse customers.
• Responsive Design: Menus optimized for mobile and tablet devices.
• Analytics & Reports: Track menu views, popular items, and order patterns.
• SaaS Ready: Multi-restaurant support with subscription plans and admin dashboard.
• Offline Accessibility: Menus can be cached for offline viewing via PWA features.
• Security & Privacy: HTTPS enabled and secure link generation for QR codes.

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Backend: PHP 7/8, Laravel Framework
• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 5, JavaScript, Vue.js / React
• Database: MySQL / MariaDB
• Server Requirements: Apache / Nginx with PHP extensions (pdo, mbstring, curl, openssl, zip)
• Integrations: Email/SMS notifications, payment gateways for online orders, QR code generation libraries
• Mobile Support: PWA-enabled for mobile devices

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload QR Menu Maker source files to your server.
2. Create a MySQL database and import the provided SQL file.
3. Configure the .env file with database credentials, email/SMS gateways, and SaaS settings.
4. Run Laravel migrations: php artisan migrate --seed.
5. Login to the admin panel to configure restaurants, menus, QR codes, and subscriptions.
6. Test QR codes, menu display, and order notifications before going live.

📘 Full installation and customization documentation included in the package.

📦 Deliverables

• ✅ QR Menu Maker Source Code (GPL Licensed)
• ✅ Admin Panel for Restaurant & Menu Management
• ✅ QR Code Generation Module
• ✅ SaaS Multi-Restaurant Support
• ✅ SQL Database File
• ✅ Sample Menus & QR Codes for Testing
• ✅ Installation & Customization Documentation

📱 Supported Platforms

• Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, macOS (LAMP/LEMP compatible)
• Devices: Desktop, Tablet, Mobile (responsive and PWA ready)
• Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari (latest versions)

🧠 Notes

• License: Distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) for educational and non-commercial purposes.
• Customization: Developers can add features like online payments, menu templates, or advanced analytics.
• Security: Use HTTPS, secure QR codes, and role-based access for restaurants.
• SEO & Marketing: Optimized for discoverability and shareable QR menus.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

Developed by CodeCanyon Author. This GPL version is shared for educational and open-source purposes, fully crediting the original developer.

🔒 Disclaimer

This software is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original developer or CodeCanyon.
Distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), allowing modification, study, and redistribution for educational and non-commercial purposes.
All trademarks, logos, and brand names remain the property of their respective owners.