=== Libre Bite === Contributors: simon61, freemius Donate link: https://github.com/simurech/libre-bite Tags: woocommerce, restaurant, pos, ordering, food-delivery Requires at least: 6.0 Tested up to: 6.9 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 1.2.8 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Stress-free orders, happy guests, full tables — the WooCommerce plugin built for restaurants, take-aways, and cafés. == Description == **More orders, less stress — Libre Bite turns WooCommerce into your restaurant's operational backbone.** No commission fees, no SaaS lock-in: your guests order online or at the table via QR code, pay with card, cash, or Twint, and your kitchen sees every order live on the board — all inside WordPress. **Start for free. Upgrade only when you need more.** --- = Free to Start = All core features are available completely free of charge — no credit card, no trial period, no hidden limits. A Pro subscription is only required for advanced features such as multi-location management, table ordering, optimised checkout, tipping, and pickup reminders. Pro plans are priced to be affordable — significantly cheaper than dedicated restaurant SaaS platforms. **7-day free Pro trial — no payment required.** --- = Built on WordPress & WooCommerce = Libre Bite is a WordPress plugin. It extends WooCommerce — the proven e-commerce foundation used by millions of sites worldwide. * **No new platform to learn** — manage everything inside your existing WordPress dashboard. * **Your products stay WooCommerce products** — set them up once and they appear in the POS, checkout, and online shop automatically. * **Use any WooCommerce-compatible payment gateway** — cash, card, Twint, Stripe, PayPal, or any other gateway you already have. Libre Bite charges **no transaction fees**. * **Offline payments supported** — "Pay at pickup", "Pay at table", or any custom payment method via standard WooCommerce. --- = For Whom Is Libre Bite? = Libre Bite is built for **small and micro gastronomy businesses** — operations that want serious software without enterprise-level costs or delivery platform commissions. * **Restaurants** — Take dine-in and take-away orders, keep the kitchen informed, delight guests with smooth service. * **Take-Away & Fast Food** — Serve walk-ins fast with an integrated counter POS, accept card and Twint payments, no third-party fees. * **Cafés & Bars** — Handle product extras, tips, and order flow without juggling multiple tools. * **Multi-location businesses** — Run all branches from one WordPress installation, each with its own order board and POS (Pro). --- = Modular by Design = Only activate the features your business actually needs. Unused modules stay hidden — no cluttered menus, no unnecessary complexity. --- = Core Features (Free) = **Live Kanban Order Board (KDS)** A real-time kitchen display that visualizes every incoming WooCommerce order as a card. Drag & drop cards between columns (New → Preparing → Ready → Completed) to update order statuses instantly — without reloading the page. **Integrated Point of Sale (POS)** A clear POS interface for walk-in customers. Add products to the order, accept payments — all without leaving WordPress. **Location Management** Create and manage branches, each with its own address, opening hours, and order routing. Works immediately for single-location businesses. **Swiss 5-Cent Rounding** Built-in support for the Swiss rounding rule (5-cent rounding). Indispensable for restaurants and retail in Switzerland. **Pickup/Delivery Time Slots** Customers choose a time slot for pickup or delivery directly during checkout. Relieve peak hours and better manage kitchen capacity. **Product Add-ons & Extras** Add configurable options to any WooCommerce product — sizes, sauces, toppings, preparation notes — with optional price markups. **Modular Feature Control** Only enable what your business really needs. Each module can be independently toggled on or off in the admin area. **WooCommerce HPOS Compatible** Fully tested with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS). Safe for modern, high-traffic setups. --- = Pro Features (Subscription required) = **Table Ordering (QR Code)** Generate a QR code for each table. Guests scan it and order directly — no address or pickup time fields required. Orders appear in the dashboard with the table name. **Multi-Location Management** Manage an unlimited number of branches. Each location gets its own Kanban board, POS configuration, and separate order flow — managed centrally via one WordPress installation. **Optimized Checkout Flow** A conversion-focused checkout process for gastronomy businesses — fewer steps, cleaner layout, mobile-first. **Advanced Tipping System** Customers can select percentage tip suggestions (e.g., 5%, 10%, 15%) or enter a custom amount. Tip amounts are saved per order and displayed in the dashboard. **Automatic Pickup Reminders** Automatic email reminders to customers X minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Fewer no-shows, better pickup experience. **Nutritional Info & Allergen Labeling** EU-compliant nutritional values and allergen declarations for every product. Displayed clearly on the product page and during checkout. **Advanced Sound Notifications** A browser signal tone when a new order arrives on the Kanban board. Configurable individually per location. --- = Why Libre Bite? = Delivery platforms take up to 30% commission. Dedicated restaurant SaaS tools charge monthly fees on top of that. Libre Bite is different: own your ordering system, pay no commissions, and keep every franc. * **Commission-free ordering** — guests order directly on your website, no platform cut * **No transaction fees** — ever * **Twint, card, cash** — accept any payment WooCommerce supports * **Swiss 5-cent rounding built in** — essential for CHF cash payments * **QR code ordering at the table** — guests scan, choose, and pay in seconds (Pro) * **Modular** — activate only what your business needs, nothing else * **Your data stays yours** — in your own WordPress installation * **Affordable Pro plans** — designed for small businesses, not enterprise budgets * **7-day free Pro trial** — no payment required --- = Works on Any Device = Libre Bite works on any device — no app installation required. Use it with a mouse and keyboard on a desktop or laptop, or with touch input on a tablet. The Kanban order board, POS interface, and reservation dashboard are optimised for touch-first operation, making them well-suited for use on a tablet mounted at the counter or kitchen pass. --- = How to Run Libre Bite = **Option 1 — Extend your existing website** Install Libre Bite directly into your existing WordPress/WooCommerce site. Any theme is compatible — no design changes required. **Option 2 — Standalone installation (subdomain)** Run Libre Bite as a dedicated installation on a subdomain, such as `order.myrestaurant.com` — completely independent from your main website, purpose-built for your gastronomy operation. **Option 3 — Managed hosting by Libre Bite** Libre Bite handles the complete setup: installation, configuration, hosting, and ongoing maintenance — from A to Z. Available as a paid service. Contact via GitHub. --- = External Services = This plugin uses **Freemius**, a third-party platform for managing licenses, subscriptions, and plugin updates for the Pro version. During plugin activation, you can opt-in to data sharing with Freemius. Basic information about your website (WordPress version, PHP version, active plugins) is transmitted to Freemius to enable license validation and usage analysis. **Opt-in is completely optional.** All free core features work without opt-in. * Freemius Privacy Policy: https://freemius.com/privacy/ * Freemius Terms of Service: https://freemius.com/terms/ No data is sent to Freemius if you skip or decline the opt-in during activation. The Table Management feature (Pro) uses the **goQR.me API** (https://goqr.me/api/) to generate QR codes for table ordering links. The QR code URL is transmitted to generate the corresponding image. No personal or order data is sent. * goQR.me API: https://goqr.me/api/ * goQR.me Privacy Policy: https://goqr.me/privacy-policy/ == Installation == 1. Upload the plugin folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/libre-bite` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen in WordPress. 3. Make sure **WooCommerce** is installed and active — Libre Bite requires WooCommerce. 4. Navigate to **Libre Bite** in the admin menu to configure locations, enable modules, and set up the POS and Kanban board. == Frequently Asked Questions == = Is WooCommerce mandatory? = Yes. Libre Bite is a WooCommerce extension. WooCommerce must be installed and active for Libre Bite to work. WooCommerce 8.0 or later is recommended. = Which payment methods are supported? = Libre Bite uses WooCommerce's standard payment system. Any WooCommerce-compatible payment gateway works — including Stripe, PayPal, Twint, cash on pickup, card at counter, and more. Libre Bite charges **no transaction fees**. You pay only for your payment gateway (if any) and the optional Pro subscription. = Can customers pay in cash or at the counter? = Yes. WooCommerce includes offline payment methods such as "Cash on Delivery" or "Pay in Person". You can rename and configure these freely — for example "Pay at pickup" or "Pay at the counter". = Is the plugin compatible with WooCommerce HPOS? = Yes. Libre Bite is fully compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS). It has been tested with both legacy post-based storage and the new Custom Order Tables. = Can I manage multiple restaurant locations? = Multi-location management is included in the Pro version. The free version supports a single location with full configuration of address, opening hours, and order routing. = What is Swiss 5-Cent Rounding? = In Switzerland, cash payments are rounded to the nearest 5 cents as 1- and 2-cent coins are no longer in circulation. Libre Bite automatically applies this rounding rule at checkout — useful for Swiss restaurants, cafés, and take-away businesses. = Does the POS system work offline? = The integrated POS system requires an active WordPress/WooCommerce session and an internet connection. It is a browser-based interface that currently does not support offline mode. = Does Libre Bite share my data with third parties? = Libre Bite uses Freemius for license management and delivery of Pro features. Data is only transmitted to Freemius if you explicitly opt-in during activation. No order, customer, or product data is transmitted — only basic website environment information (PHP version, WP version, plugin list). For more details, see the Freemius Privacy Policy: https://freemius.com/privacy/ = What are the minimum requirements? = * WordPress 6.0 or higher * WooCommerce 8.0 or higher * PHP 7.4 or higher (PHP 8.1+ recommended) * A modern browser for Kanban board and POS interface = Is Libre Bite available in multiple languages? = The plugin uses standard WordPress i18n functions and can be translated via .pot files or community translations on translate.wordpress.org. The default language is English. == Screenshots == 1. **Kanban Order Board** — Real-time order management for kitchen staff. Drag & drop cards to update status. 2. **POS Interface** — Integrated Point of Sale for walk-in customers and counter orders. 3. **Location Settings** — Configure branch address, opening hours, and order routing. 4. **Checkout Time Slots** — Customers choose their pickup time slot directly during checkout. 5. **Product Add-ons** — Configurable extras and options for each menu item. 6. **Module Settings** — Toggle individual features on or off depending on business needs. == Changelog == = 1.2.8 = * Maintenance: Updated Freemius SDK to version 2.13.1. = 1.2.7 = * Fix: HPOS compatibility – order meta now stored via HPOS API ($order->update_meta_data / $order->get_meta) instead of post meta functions. * Fix: Capability checks now use plugin-specific capabilities (lbite_use_pos, lbite_view_dashboard) instead of generic edit_posts. * Fix: Locations menu is now always visible – at least one location is required for POS and order overview. * Fix: Free plan is now limited to 1 published location; attempting to publish a second one keeps it as draft and shows an upgrade notice. * Fix: Removed orphaned onboarding assets and broken "Restart Setup" button in Help page. * Fix: All hardcoded German strings in dashboard.js and pos.js replaced with localizable strings via wp_localize_script. * New: Added de_CH_informal (informal Swiss German) and de_DE_formal (formal German) translation variants. = 1.2.6 = * Improvement: Alle Plugin-Strings auf Englisch umgestellt (WordPress i18n-Standard). * New: Schweizerdeutsche Übersetzung (de_CH) wird direkt mit dem Plugin ausgeliefert. = 1.2.5 = * Fix: Zeitzonenfehler in Kanban-Sortierung und Auto-Statuswechsel behoben — strtotime() durch lbite_local_time_to_timestamp() ersetzt (class-order-dashboard.php, Zeilen 192–193 und 531). * Fix: Anzeigefehler «Zuletzt geändert» in Order-Meta-Box korrigiert — strtotime() auf current_time('mysql')-Strings durch lbite_local_time_to_timestamp() ersetzt. * Fix: Heutige Bestellungen im Dashboard-Widget zählten bei abweichender Server/WordPress-Timezone falsch — strtotime('today') durch timezone-bewusstes Mitternacht-Timestamp ersetzt. * Fix: DateTime::createFromFormat() in checkout-location-time.php ohne Timezone-Parameter — auf DateTimeImmutable::createFromFormat() mit wp_timezone() umgestellt. * Improvement: Produkt-Optionen im Warenkorb werden nun als ein gruppierter Eintrag «Optionen» angezeigt statt als separate «Option»-Zeilen pro Auswahl. = 1.2.4 = * Fix: Zeitzonenfehler bei Checkout-Bestätigung, Kanban-Board und E-Mails behoben — lokale Zeit-Strings werden nun korrekt mit lbite_local_time_to_timestamp() in Unix-Timestamps umgewandelt statt mit strtotime() (Doppelkonvertierung). * Fix: Zeitzonenfehler bei POS-Bestellungen behoben (gleiche Ursache wie oben). * Fix: Uhrzeit-Auswahlfelder im Checkout: Text wurde auf iOS/Safari unten abgeschnitten — line-height und height: auto ergänzt. = 1.2.3 = * Improvement: Capability-Dokumentation in class-roles.php erweitert — alle lbite_-Capabilities mit Inline-Kommentaren zur Funktion versehen. * Improvement: phpcs:ignore-Kommentare um explizite Begründungen ergänzt (class-tables.php, class-reservations.php, class-checkout.php, class-onboarding.php, settings-tabbed.php). = 1.2.2 = * Fix: @fs_premium_only-Header um Tischmodul und zugehörige Assets erweitert — /includes/modules/tables/, /templates/admin/table-plan.php, admin-tables.js, admin-table-plan.js, reservation-board.js, admin-tables.css, admin-table-plan.css, admin-reservation-board.css werden nun korrekt aus der von Freemius generierten Free Version entfernt. = 1.2.1 = * Fix: Freemius-Deployment-Strategie korrigiert — Premium-Code korrekt mit @fs_premium_only-Header und is__premium_only()-Guards markiert, sodass die von Freemius generierte Free Version keinerlei Premium-Code enthält. * Fix: Inline