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Benefits of using QR codes for Restaurants

Restaurant QR codes bridge print and digital on tables, windows, receipts, and ads, so guests can see menus, specials, allergens, hours, reservations, ordering, and payment with one scan.

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Seamless Access

Guests scan once to view the live menu, join the waitlist or book, order, and pay.

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Cost-Effective

Cuts menu reprints and reduces staff time spent on taking orders or processing payments.

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Real-Time Updates

Hide sold out dishes, update prices, and add daily specials, same QR code, no reprint.

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Eco-Friendly

Replaces paper menus, flyers, and printed receipts with digital versions.

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Enhanced Engagement

Drives reviews, loyalty sign-ups, feedback forms, and social follows from a single scan.

📊Useful Stats To Know

78%
of Millennials say they'd use a QR code to view the menu
59%
of full service diners would access the menu via a QR code
57%
of limited service guests would access the menu via a QR code
52%
of limited service guests would place an order via a QR code

Creative use cases

Table Menus & Ordering: Scan to view the live menu, filter by diet, order, pay, and split the bill.
Loyalty & Reviews: Receipts link to loyalty sign-up, points balance, and quick Google review.
Wi-Fi & Social: One scan to join Wi-Fi, follow your profiles, or upload UGC to a shared album.
Feedback & Service: Post-meal surveys or a “Need assistance?” call server link.

How to select the type of QR code

URL: Link to your online menu, reservations, ordering, reviews, loyalty, or promo landing pages
FILE: Share a PDF of menus, allergen matrices, nutrition facts, or the wine list
vCard: Provide catering/manager contact details for group bookings or events
WiFi: Let guests connect to the restaurant network instantly
Event: Share details for tastings, chef's table nights, or live music with add to calendar
Event QR Code Use Cases

Real-world examples

Buffalo Wild Wings
Uses QR codes on receipts so diners can scan to claim rewards or points.
Nando's
Guests scan the table QR to browse the menu and place orders from their phones.
McDonald's
Put QR codes on carry out bags and cups to open nutrition info and brand content on your phone.
DADAWAN
Guests can scan the QR code at their table to open the live menu, customize dishes, and send the order straight to the kitchen.
Real Event QR Code Examples
How to Generate Event QR Code

How to generate

QRKit makes it easy to create dynamic restaurants QR codes. Here is how you can generate one in just a few steps:

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Sign Up

Click Sign Up above and complete the registration form, verify your email.

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Create QR Code

In the Dashboard, click Create QR Code. On the builder page, choose your QR code type, add your content, and select Dynamic to enable real time analytics and future edits. Then click Generate QR Code.

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Apply Custom Branding (Optional)

Use the Pattern, Eyes, Color, and Logo controls to tailor the QR code's appearance and preview changes live to ensure maximum legibility and visual impact.

4

Download and Share

Once you're satisfied, choose PNG, SVG, or PDF, and click Download. Your professional, trackable QR code is now ready for print or digital use.

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