How to set up a QR menu for your restaurant

A QR menu lets guests scan a code and see your menu on their phone. Here is how to set one up well.

Step 1: Get your menu ready

List every item with a clear name, price and category. Remove anything you no longer serve.

Step 2: Create one QR code per table

Each table gets its own code, so you can tell where guests are looking from. Table Ticket includes a QR menu for this.

Step 3: Print and place the codes

Use a stand or a laminated card. Make the code large enough to scan from a normal seated distance.

Step 4: Keep prices current

When a price changes, update it once and guests see the new price on their next scan.

Step 5: Keep a backup for guests who prefer paper

Some guests do not want to scan. Keep a few printed menus so nobody feels left out.

Tip: test it yourself

Scan every code with a phone before you open, on both mobile data and Wi-Fi.

Decide what goes on the digital menu

A QR menu works best when it is short and clear. Group dishes into sensible categories, keep names simple and add photos for your signature dishes. With Table Ticket you can choose which categories appear, so a breakfast or deals menu can be kept separate from the main one.

Design the printed code

Guests will scan from a seated position, so print the code large, on a matte surface that does not reflect light. Add a short line such as 'Scan to see our menu' in English and Urdu. Leave a plain border around the code, because crowded designs scan poorly.

Where to place the codes

Table stands and card holders work well. For counters and takeaway orders, place a code at the register and on your door or window so people can check the menu before they come in. You can also copy the menu link and share it on WhatsApp, Instagram or your Google Business profile.

Handle sold-out dishes

Nothing annoys guests like ordering a dish you cannot make. If you set a stock quantity on a dish, Table Ticket hides it automatically when it reaches zero, so the QR menu only shows what you can serve.

Common mistakes to avoid

Do not print a code that links to a PDF you forgot to update. Do not make the code so small that older phones struggle. Do not skip testing on mobile data, since some guests will not connect to your Wi-Fi. And do not remove paper menus entirely, because some guests still prefer them.

Use the QR menu to improve your business

Once your menu is digital you can adjust prices, hide slow sellers and highlight profitable dishes without reprinting anything. Pair it with the best-seller and profit reports to decide what deserves the top spot.

Frequently asked questions

Do guests need an app to view a QR menu?

No. They scan the code with their phone camera and the menu opens in the browser.

How many QR codes do I need?

One per table works best, so each code matches a table. You can also add one at the counter for takeaway.

What if my price changes?

Update it once in your menu and guests see the new price the next time they scan. The printed code does not change.

Ready to try it?

Table Ticket runs in your browser with tables, kitchen tickets, bills and QR menus in one app.