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SETUP RESTAURANT TABLE ORDERING

Setting Up Restaurant Table Ordering

Restaurant Table Ordering allows customers to browse your menu, place orders from their own phone by scanning a QR code, and send those orders directly to IsleBooks POS.

Each restaurant location has its own menu, QR code, and menu URL.

Before You Begin

Before enabling table ordering, ensure you have:

  • Enabled the Restaurant Module.

  • Configured the location as a Restaurant Location.

  • Created your restaurant tables and floor plan.

  • Added your products and assigned them to the correct categories.

Configuring Customer Menu

Go to:

Settings → Customer Menu

Select the restaurant location you wish to configure.

Each location maintains its own independent menu settings.

Publishing the Menu

Enable:

Publish this location's menu

Once enabled, customers can access the online menu using the generated QR code or menu link.

If disabled, customers will see a Menu Not Available message.

Custom Menu Link

Optionally customize the public menu URL.

Example:

/menu/burger-house

If left blank, IsleBooks automatically generates a unique menu link.

Customize the Menu Appearance

You can personalize each restaurant's menu by configuring:

Background Color

Choose the primary background color.

Accent Color

Used for buttons and highlighted elements.

Text Color

Choose the text color that provides the best readability.

Tagline

Display a short message below the restaurant name.

Examples:

  • Freshly Prepared Every Day

  • Authentic Italian Cuisine

  • Family Restaurant

Hero Image

Upload a banner image that appears at the top of the customer menu.

Alternatively, click Generate with AI to create a promotional banner automatically.

QR Code Ordering Security

Enable:

Only Allow Orders from the QR on Display

When enabled:

  • Customers must scan the QR code displayed at the table before placing an order.

  • QR codes automatically rotate every five minutes.

  • The menu link remains valid for approximately 10 minutes after scanning.

  • Once an order is placed, customers can continue using the menu during their dining session.

This helps prevent customers from sharing table QR codes with people outside the restaurant.

If disabled, customers can freely access the menu using the public menu link, making it suitable for takeaway or delivery ordering.

Saving Your Settings

After configuring the menu, click Save Settings.

The menu becomes immediately available using the restaurant's QR code and menu URL.

Customer Ordering Flow

Once configured, the customer experience is simple:

  1. Customer scans the table QR code.

  2. The restaurant menu opens on their phone.

  3. Customer browses products.

  4. Customer places an order.

  5. The order appears in IsleBooks POS.

  6. Staff can review, send items to the kitchen, and manage the order as normal.

Best Practices

  • Publish the menu only after reviewing product names, descriptions, and prices.

  • Upload a high-quality hero image to improve the customer experience.

  • Use a custom menu URL that matches your restaurant's name.

  • Enable Only Allow Orders from the QR on Display for dine-in restaurants to prevent unauthorized ordering.

  • Disable QR restrictions if the menu will also be used for takeaway or online ordering.

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