FoodApp: A Comprehensive Restaurant Management Platform

FoodApp is a state-of-the-art restaurant management platform designed to simplify and enhance restaurant operations. The platform enables seamless integration of features like multi-restaurant management, user reviews, advanced booking, and dynamic cart functionalities, providing a complete solution for modern restaurant management. The primary goal of the project was to deliver an intuitive, feature-rich experience for users, restaurant owners, and administrators.

Demo Credentials

Use the following demo credentials to explore the platform. You can log in at: https://foodapp.nisalman.com/login

Customer Account:

• Email: user@salman.codes
• Password: 12345678

Admin Account:

• Email: admin@salman.codes
• Password: 12345678

Key Features of the Project

User Role Management

• Robust user role management with multi-authentication for Users, Restaurant Owners, and Admins.
• Role-based permissions for secure and tailored access to functionalities.

Multi-Admin Management

• Allows multiple administrators to manage restaurants efficiently, ensuring smooth operations.

Restaurant Features

• Discounts and Coupons: Admins and restaurant owners can manage dynamic discounts and coupons.
• Reviews and Ratings: Users can share feedback through reviews and ratings.
• Favorites: Option to mark restaurants as favorites for quick and easy access.
• Dynamic Cart: Advanced shopping cart functionalities with real-time updates and no dependency on external packages.

Payment and Invoicing

• Integration of multiple secure payment gateways for seamless transactions.
• PDF generation for order invoices to enhance record-keeping and user experience.

Mailing System

• Advanced communication system for user notifications and restaurant updates.
• Dynamic email configuration for personalized email services.

Theming and Design

• Professional backend and frontend themes for a visually appealing and user-friendly interface.

Data and Image Management

• Import/Export: Efficient handling of data import/export with CSV or Excel files.
• Image Management: Secure and flexible multi-image upload system for restaurant and menu galleries.

Additional Functionalities

• Streamlined checkout process for a smooth user experience.
• User-friendly password change options.
• Lecture-by-lecture project source code for learning and future reference.

Technologies and Tools

Back-End

• Laravel 11: For robust, scalable, and feature-rich backend development.
• MySQL: For structured and efficient database management.

Front-End

• Bootstrap: Used for responsive and modern design layouts.
• JavaScript: Implemented for dynamic functionalities like cart management and user interactions.

Payment and Documentation

• Payment Gateways: Secure online transaction support with multiple options.
• PDF Library: For generating professional-grade invoices.

Additional Tools

• Breeze Package: Simplifies authentication and user role integration.
• Data Handling Tools: For seamless import/export of restaurant data and menu details.