Overview:
Designed and developed a comprehensive Food Ordering System using Flutter for the mobile applications (User App and Delivery App) and Laravel for the backend and Admin Panel. The system provides a seamless experience for customers to order food, for restaurants to manage orders, and for delivery personnel to handle deliveries efficiently. The Admin Panel offers centralized control for managing restaurants, menus, orders, and delivery personnel.

Key Features:

For Users (Customer App):

1. Restaurant Browsing:

   • Browse restaurants by category, cuisine, or location.

   • View restaurant details, menus, and reviews.

2. Food Ordering:

   • Add items to the cart and customize orders (e.g., add-ons, special instructions).

   • Apply promo codes and view order totals.

3. Payment Integration:

   • Secure online payment options (e.g., credit/debit cards, mobile wallets).

   • Cash on delivery (COD) option.

4. Order Tracking:

   • Real-time order status updates (e.g., preparing, out for delivery, delivered).

   • Live tracking of delivery personnel on a map.

5. Order History:

   • View past orders and reorder with a single click.

   • Download invoices and receipts.

6. Push Notifications:

   • Receive notifications for order updates, promotions, and discounts.

For Delivery Personnel (Delivery App):

1. Order Management:

   • View assigned orders and delivery details.

   • Accept or reject delivery requests.

2. Navigation & Route Optimization:

   • Integrated maps for efficient route planning.

   • Real-time navigation to customer locations.

3. Earnings Tracking:

   • View daily/weekly earnings and delivery history.

   • Access payment details and payout schedules.

4. Push Notifications:

   • Receive notifications for new orders and updates.

For Admin Panel:

1. Restaurant Management:

   • Add, update, or deactivate restaurants.

   • Manage menus, categories, and pricing.

2. Order Management:

   • View and manage all orders in real-time.

   • Assign orders to delivery personnel.

3. Delivery Personnel Management:

   • Add, update, or deactivate delivery personnel.

   • Track delivery personnel availability and performance.

4. Payment Management:

   • Monitor transactions and payouts.

   • Generate financial reports.

5. Promotions & Discounts:

   • Create and manage promotional campaigns and discount codes.

6. Reports & Analytics:

   • Generate system-wide reports (e.g., sales, order trends, delivery performance).

   • Export data for business analysis.

Technologies Used:

• Frontend (Mobile Apps): Flutter (cross-platform development for User App and Delivery App).

• Frontend (Admin Panel): HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.

• Backend: Laravel (RESTful API development).

• Database: MySQL (for data storage and management).

• Payment Integration: Flutterwave, Paystack, or Stripe.

• Maps & Navigation: Google Maps API or Mapbox.

• Push Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM).

• Additional Tools: JWT (for secure authentication), Laravel Echo (for real-time updates).

Impact:

• Provided a seamless food ordering experience for customers, increasing customer satisfaction.

• Streamlined order management and delivery processes for restaurants and delivery personnel.

• Improved operational efficiency with real-time order tracking and route optimization.

• Enabled data-driven decision-making with comprehensive reports and analytics.

• Enhanced revenue generation through promotional campaigns and discounts.

Portfolio Statement:

"This Food Ordering System showcases my expertise in developing end-to-end solutions that cater to multiple user roles. By leveraging Flutter for the User App and Delivery App, and Laravel for the backend and Admin Panel, I created a robust platform that simplifies food ordering, delivery management, and restaurant operations. The system’s real-time features, such as order tracking, push notifications, and route optimization, ensure a seamless experience for customers and delivery personnel. The Admin Panel provides centralized control, enabling efficient management of restaurants, orders, and promotions. This project highlights my ability to design and implement scalable, user-centric solutions that address real-world challenges in the food delivery industry."