Documentation

Installing GastroFox.eu is incredibly easy thanks to our intelligent setup wizard. Simply follow these steps:

1. Upload files: Upload all GastroFox files to your web hosting directory
2. Create database: Create a MySQL database in your hosting panel
3. Start setup wizard: Visit your domain - the wizard starts automatically
4. Database connection: Enter your database credentials
5. Admin account: Create your first administrator account
6. Basic settings: Configure restaurant name, address and contact details

After successful installation, you can log into your admin area:

• Login URL: your-domain.com/admin-login
• Username: The admin name created during installation
• Password: Your chosen secure password

The admin dashboard is your control center for managing your restaurant system:

Dashboard Overview:

• Daily statistics: Revenue, orders and top products
• Current orders: Live overview of all incoming orders
• Quick access: Direct links to important functions
• System status: Monitoring of key system functions

Main Navigation:

• 📊 Dashboard - Overview and statistics
• 🍕 Products - Manage menu and categories
• 📋 Orders - Order management
• 👥 Customers - Customer management
• ⚙️ Settings - System configuration

Product management allows you to create and manage your complete menu:

Create Categories:

1. Click on "New Category"
2. Enter name and description
3. Upload a category image
4. Set the sort order

Add Products:

1. Select "New Product"
2. Choose a category
3. Fill in all product details (name, description, price)
4. Upload appetizing product images
5. Define allergens and additives
6. Set availability and variants

Order management is the heart of your restaurant operation:

Manage Order Status:

• New: Freshly received orders
• Confirmed: Order has been accepted
• In Preparation: Kitchen is working on the order
• Ready: Order is ready for pickup/delivery
• Completed: Order has been successfully handed over

Features:

• 🔔 Live notifications for new orders
• 🖨️ Automatic receipt printing for the kitchen
• 📱 SMS/Email updates to customers
• 📊 Detailed reports and statistics

In the settings, you configure all important aspects of your restaurant system:

Basic Settings:

• Restaurant information: Name, address, contact details
• Opening hours: Daily opening hours and holidays
• Delivery zones: Delivery areas and minimum order values
• Payment methods: Configure PayPal, Stripe, cash payment

Design Customizations:

• Logo and colors: Customize corporate design
• Homepage: Personalize texts and images
• Email templates: Customize automatic emails
• Legal pages: Terms, privacy policy, imprint