WordPress Restaurant POS Lite Plugin

A free WordPress plugin to manage restaurant orders, menu, and sales directly from your WordPress dashboard. Simple, lightweight, and built with clean PHP code.

 

Overview

Obydullah Restaurant POS Lite is a comprehensive, free restaurant management solution designed specifically for WordPress. It transforms your WordPress admin area into a fully-functional Point of Sale (POS) system, inventory manager, customer relationship platform, and accounting suite - all in one integrated package.

Built with modern PHP practices and a focus on performance, this plugin empowers restaurant owners, café managers, and food service businesses to streamline their operations without investing in expensive standalone software.

 

Key Features

Complete Restaurant Management

• Point of Sale System: Fast, intuitive order processing for dine-in, takeaway, and pickup orders
• Inventory Management: Real-time stock tracking with automatic low-stock alerts
• Menu Management: Easy product and category organization with image support
• Customer Database: Built-in CRM for customer tracking and relationship management
• Sales Analytics: Comprehensive reporting and financial insights
• Accounting Module: Income/expense tracking and financial summaries

Why Choose Restaurant POS Lite?

Feature	Benefit
Free & Open Source	No monthly fees or subscription costs
WordPress Native	Seamless integration with your existing WordPress site
Easy to Use	Intuitive interface designed for busy restaurant environments
Real-time Operations	Live inventory updates and instant order processing
Professional Reporting	Detailed sales, inventory, and financial reports
Lightweight	Optimized performance with minimal resource usage

Perfect For

• Restaurants & Cafés - Full-service and quick-service establishments
• Food Trucks & Stalls - Mobile food service operations
• Coffee Shops - Beverage and snack service businesses
• Bakeries & Patisseries - Specialty food shops
• Pizza Shops & Takeaways - Delivery and pickup-focused businesses
• Any Food Service Business - Small to medium-sized establishments

Feature Breakdown

1. Dashboard & Analytics

• Real-time business metrics and KPIs
• Today's vs Monthly sales comparison
• Stock value tracking and inventory insights
• Income, expense, and profit monitoring

2. Product Categories Management

• Organize menu items into logical categories
• Active/inactive status control

3. Product & Menu Management

• Add/edit products with detailed information
• Product image upload and management
• Category assignment and organization
• Status management
• Advanced search and filtering

4. Stock & Inventory Control

• Real-time stock level tracking
• Automatic low-stock alerts
• Cost and profit margin calculations
• Stock status indicators (In Stock/Low Stock/Out of Stock)
• Inventory value calculation

5. Stock Adjustments

• Manual stock quantity adjustments
• Reason tracking for adjustments
• Waste and spoilage recording
• Inventory correction tools
• Adjustment history log

6. Customer Management

• Complete customer database
• Contact information management
• Order history tracking
• Customer notes and preferences
• Search and filtering capabilities

7. Point of Sale System

• Modern, intuitive POS interface
• Product grid with category filtering
• Real-time cart management
• Multiple order types (Dine-in, Takeaway, Pickup)
• Instant price calculations
• Discount and tax application
• Receipt generation

8. Sales History & Reporting

• Complete transaction history
• Advanced search and filtering
• Date range reports
• Order type analysis
• Revenue tracking
• Professional receipt printing

9. Accounting & Financial Tracking

• Income and expense tracking
• Financial summaries
• Profit/loss statements
• Tax and VAT calculations
• Customizable reports
• Export capabilities

10. Settings & Configuration

• Shop information management
• Currency and tax configuration
• System preferences

Technical Details

System Requirements

• WordPress: 5.0 or higher
• PHP: 7.4 or higher (PHP 8.0+ recommended)
• MySQL: 5.6 or higher / MariaDB 10.0 or higher
• Browser: Modern browser with JavaScript enabled

Security Features

• Nonce Verification: All AJAX requests are secured
• Input Sanitization: Comprehensive data validation
• Role-based Access: Administrator-only access by default
• SQL Injection Prevention: Prepared statements throughout
• XSS Protection: Output escaping on all display functions

Performance Optimizations

• Object Caching: WordPress object cache integration
• AJAX Operations: Smooth user experience
• Database Indexing: Optimized query performance
• Minimal Footprint: Lightweight codebase
• Efficient Queries: Optimized database interactions

Installation

Quick Installation (Recommended)

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
2. Navigate to Plugins → Add New
3. Search for "Obydullah Restaurant POS Lite"
4. Click Install Now
5. Click Activate
6. Go to OBY Restaurant POS in your admin menu to get started

Manual Installation

1. Download the plugin ZIP file from WordPress.org
2. Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
3. Select the downloaded ZIP file
4. Click Install Now
5. Click Activate Plugin

Getting Started

First-Time Setup

// The plugin automatically creates necessary database tables
// No manual configuration required!

Basic Workflow

1. Daily Operations:
   • Open POS interface
   • Process customer orders
   • Print receipts
   • Track inventory changes
2. Regular Tasks:
   • Review daily sales reports
   • Update stock levels
   • Manage customer information
   • Monitor financial performance
3. Periodic Activities:
   • Analyze monthly reports
   • Adjust menu items
   • Update pricing
   • Backup data

Documentation & Support

Complete Documentation

Visit our detailed documentation for comprehensive guides, tutorials, and troubleshooting tips.

Support Channels

• WordPress.org Forums: Plugin Support
• GitHub Issues: Bug Reports

Customization & Extensibility

Hooks & Filters

The plugin provides numerous hooks for customization:

// Example: Customize receipt template
add_filter('orpl_receipt_template', 'custom_receipt_layout');

// Example: Add custom order validation
add_action('orpl_before_order_process', 'custom_order_validation');

API Integration

REST API endpoints available for:

• Product data retrieval
• Sales reporting
• Inventory updates
• Customer management

Business Benefits

Cost Savings

• Free software - No licensing fees
• No monthly subscriptions - One-time setup
• Reduced hardware costs - Use existing computers/tablets
• Lower training costs - WordPress familiarity reduces learning curve

Operational Efficiency

• Single system - Everything in one place
• Real-time updates - Instant inventory and sales tracking
• Reduced errors - Automated calculations and validations
• Faster service - Quick order processing

Business Insights

• Data-driven decisions - Comprehensive reporting
• Customer insights - Purchase patterns and preferences
• Inventory optimization - Reduce waste and overstocking
• Financial clarity - Clear profit/loss understanding

Why Restaurant POS Lite Stands Out

Compared to Traditional POS Systems

Feature	Restaurant POS Lite	Traditional POS
Cost	Free	$50-$200/month
Integration	WordPress native	Separate system
Updates	Regular free updates	Paid upgrades
Customization	Full code access	Limited options
Support	Community & professional	Vendor-dependent

Roadmap & Future Development

Planned Features

• Mobile App - Companion app for tableside ordering
• Online Ordering - Website integration for customer orders
• Delivery Management - Route optimization and tracking
• Staff Management - Scheduling and performance tracking
• Loyalty Program - Customer rewards system
• Multi-location Support - Chain restaurant management
• Advanced Analytics - Predictive insights and AI recommendations

Contributing

For Developers

1. Report Bugs: GitHub Issues
2. Submit Features: Suggest new features via GitHub
3. Code Contributions: Fork the repository and submit pull requests
4. Code Review: Help review pull requests and improve code quality

For Non-Developers

1. Translation: Help translate the plugin into different languages
2. Documentation: Improve guides and tutorials
3. Testing: Test new features and report issues
4. Support: Help other users in the support forums

License

Obydullah Restaurant POS Lite is released under the GPL v2 or later license.

 

This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or
(at your option) any later version.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
GNU General Public License for more details.

 

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Transform your WordPress into a powerful restaurant management system today!