Restaurant Module Activation

Restaurant Module Activation

The Restaurant Module in EquiBillBook enables comprehensive restaurant management features including table booking, KOT (Kitchen Order Ticket) management, floor and table management, and restaurant-specific operations. This guide will help you activate and configure the Restaurant Module.

What is Restaurant Module?

The Restaurant Module provides specialized features for restaurant businesses:

• Table Management: Create and manage restaurant floors, tables, and table types
• Table Booking: Accept and manage table reservations with calendar view
• KOT System: Kitchen Order Ticket creation and management
• Kitchen Stations: Organize kitchen operations with station assignments
• Restaurant Dashboard: Real-time view of table status and bookings
• Public Booking Portal: Allow customers to book tables online
• QR Code Integration: Generate QR codes for tables
• Restaurant Reports: Comprehensive booking and KOT reports

Accessing Restaurant Module Settings

To activate the Restaurant Module:

1. Navigate to Settings from the main menu
2. Click on Restaurant Settings
3. Look for "Restaurant Module Activation" or "Enable Restaurant Module" option
4. Toggle the activation switch or checkbox

Activation Steps

Step 1: Check Module Availability

Before activation, ensure:

• Your subscription plan includes Restaurant Module access
• You have administrative privileges to activate modules
• No conflicting modules are active that might interfere

Step 2: Activate Restaurant Module

To activate:

1. Go to Settings → Restaurant Settings
2. Find the "Restaurant Module" section
3. Toggle "Enable Restaurant Module" to ON
4. Click "Save" or "Update Settings"
5. Wait for confirmation that the module has been activated

Step 3: Verify Activation

After activation, verify that:

• Restaurant menu items appear in the main navigation
• You can access Restaurant Dashboard
• Table Booking, Restaurant Floors, and KOT options are available
• Restaurant Settings page shows all configuration options

Module Features Overview

Once activated, you'll have access to:

Table Management

• Create multiple restaurant floors
• Define table types (VIP, Normal, Outdoor, etc.)
• Create and manage tables with capacity settings
• Set table status (Available, Occupied, Reserved, Maintenance)
• Generate QR codes for tables

Booking System

• Create and manage table bookings
• Calendar view for booking management
• Deposit management for bookings
• Recurring booking support
• Public booking portal

KOT Management

• Create Kitchen Order Tickets
• Assign orders to kitchen stations
• Track order status in real-time
• Item-level status tracking
• KOT printing and display

Post-Activation Configuration

After activating the Restaurant Module, configure these essential settings:

1. Restaurant Configuration

• Set up basic restaurant information
• Configure booking preferences
• Set deposit requirements
• Configure notification settings

2. Operating Hours

• Set default operating hours for each day
• Configure special hours for holidays
• Set up date overrides

3. Create Restaurant Structure

• Create restaurant floors
• Define table types
• Create tables on each floor
• Set up kitchen stations

4. Public Booking Setup

• Enable public booking portal
• Configure booking URL
• Set booking rules and restrictions

Deactivating Restaurant Module

If you need to deactivate the Restaurant Module:

1. Go to Settings → Restaurant Settings
2. Toggle "Enable Restaurant Module" to OFF
3. Confirm deactivation when prompted
4. Note: Deactivation may hide restaurant-related menu items and features

Warning: Deactivating the module will hide restaurant features, but existing data (bookings, tables, KOTs) will be preserved. You can reactivate the module later to access this data again.

Best Practices

• Activate Before Setup: Activate the module before creating floors and tables
• Complete Configuration: Configure all settings before going live with bookings
• Test Features: Test booking and KOT features with sample data
• Train Staff: Ensure your staff understands the new features
• Backup Data: Keep backups of your restaurant configuration

Troubleshooting

Restaurant Module option not visible?

• Check if your subscription plan includes Restaurant Module
• Verify you have administrative access
• Contact EquiBillBook support if the option should be available

Module activated but features not showing?

• Refresh your browser page
• Clear browser cache and cookies
• Log out and log back in
• Check if there are any system notifications about module status

Cannot activate module?

• Verify your subscription plan includes Restaurant Module
• Check for any pending payments or subscription issues
• Contact support for assistance with activation

Next Steps

After activating the Restaurant Module:

• Configure Restaurant Settings
• Set up Operating Hours
• Create Restaurant Floors
• Set up Table Types
• Create Restaurant Tables
• Configure Public Booking Settings
• Set up Kitchen Stations

The Restaurant Module activation is the first step toward comprehensive restaurant management in EquiBillBook!