> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dishink.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# DishInk Docs — Restaurant OS for African Hospitality

> Guides, module references, and setup instructions for DishInk — the all-in-one restaurant OS built for African hospitality businesses.

DishInk is a complete restaurant operating system that brings your POS, kitchen display, inventory, staff, payroll, digital menu, and online ordering into one connected platform. Whether you run a single café or a multi-location chain, everything works together — and keeps working even when the internet goes down.

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  <Card title="Quick Start" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Create your account and go live in five steps
  </Card>

  <Card title="Plans & Pricing" icon="tag" href="/plans-and-pricing">
    Compare Starter, Growth, Operations Suite, and Enterprise
  </Card>

  <Card title="Core Modules" icon="grid-2" href="/modules/pos">
    POS, KDS, Waiter App, Tables, QR Menu, and Online Ordering
  </Card>

  <Card title="Operations" icon="gears" href="/operations/inventory">
    Inventory, Payroll, Staff Management, Analytics, and Offline Mode
  </Card>
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## What's inside DishInk

DishInk OS ships with 12 modules — all included in every subscription, all connected to the same data. You don't need to stitch tools together or import data between systems.

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  <Card title="POS System" icon="cash-register" href="/modules/pos">
    Fast checkout, split billing, ZRA Smart Invoice, and multi-terminal support
  </Card>

  <Card title="Kitchen Display" icon="display" href="/modules/kds">
    Real-time order screens per station — no more paper tickets
  </Card>

  <Card title="Waiter App" icon="mobile" href="/modules/waiter-app">
    Digital order-taking from any phone or tablet on the floor
  </Card>

  <Card title="Table Management" icon="chair" href="/modules/table-management">
    Live floor plan with colour-coded table statuses and running tabs
  </Card>

  <Card title="QR Menu & Website" icon="qrcode" href="/modules/qr-menu">
    Hosted restaurant website and dynamic QR menus that update instantly
  </Card>

  <Card title="Online Ordering" icon="whatsapp" href="/modules/online-ordering">
    Let customers order via WhatsApp — no app download required
  </Card>

  <Card title="Inventory" icon="boxes-stacked" href="/operations/inventory">
    Recipe-based stock deductions, food cost tracking, and waste logging
  </Card>

  <Card title="HRM & Payroll" icon="people-group" href="/operations/hrm-payroll">
    Automated payroll, tip distribution, advances, and shift scheduling
  </Card>

  <Card title="Analytics" icon="chart-line" href="/operations/analytics">
    Revenue, menu, kitchen, and staff dashboards with CSV export
  </Card>
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## Get started in minutes

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your account">
    Sign up at [dishink.com](https://dishink.com/auth?mode=signup) — no credit card required. Your 5-day free trial begins immediately.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure your platform">
    Add your restaurant details, upload your menu, choose a website template, and invite your team.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go live">
    Print your QR codes, set up your POS terminal, and start taking orders. Your kitchen display and waiter app are ready to go.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Grow your business">
    Use analytics to track performance, manage payroll with one tap, and expand to new locations when you're ready.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Need help getting set up? Every plan includes onboarding support. Contact the DishInk team at **[dishink26@gmail.com](mailto:dishink26@gmail.com)** or call **+260 973 171 744** (Mon–Sat, 8am–6pm CAT).
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