Building a Cigar Lounge Membership Ecosystem from Scratch

Transforming vague requirements into a premium subscription platform: App, Dashboard, and Smart Access.

Cigar lounges are all about exclusivity and experience. The client approached us wanting to “digitize member subscriptions” but lacked clear technical specifications. They needed a system that felt as premium as their cigars—handling memberships, payments, and access control seamlessly.

At Code Tale, we stepped in not just as developers, but as solution architects.

The Solution: A Full Membership Ecosystem

We designed a sophisticated workflow built on Laravel and a RESTful API architecture to manage the entire lifecycle:

• Member Mobile App: A high-end, multi-language interface allowing users to browse subscription tiers, book halls instantly, and manage their profiles.

• Admin Dashboard: A centralized control panel for managers to handle users, orders, notifications, and track revenue in one place.

• Unified API: The robust backbone that syncs data in real-time between the app, the dashboard, and the hardware.

Premium Features for a Premium Audience

1. Integrated Hardware Control (Kapri Integration) We took access control to the next level by integrating directly with Kapri QR Readers.

• Smart Entry: Scanning the QR code automatically opens the lounge door.

• Personalized Welcome: The system triggers the screen to display the member’s data and a welcome message upon entry.

2. Smart Guest System Exclusivity doesn’t mean isolation. We added a feature allowing members to invite visitors by generating temporary, time-sensitive entry codes for their guests.

3. Automated Operations

• Seamless Payments: Integrated gateways (Apple Pay, Credit Cards) for automatic subscription activation and renewal.

• Smart Notifications: An automated engine for managing emails and push notifications to keep members updated.

The Outcome

We delivered a robust, scalable system that turned a vague idea into a daily operational asset. The lounge now automates its memberships, supports multiple languages, and offers a frictionless digital experience.

A Tale of Excellence

We proved that even without initial requirements, we can build a world-class product. At Code Tale, we merge software intelligence with hardware automation to code the luxury experience.