Why Digitize Your Menu with a QR Code?
Since the pandemic, QR code menus have become the norm in the restaurant industry. But beyond the hygiene aspect, they offer real, practical advantages:
- Cost savings: no more reprinting every time a price or dish changes
- Hygiene: zero contact, no passing from hand to hand
- Flexibility: update your menu in real time (daily specials, out-of-stock items)
- Eco-friendly: reduced paper and ink usage
Prerequisite: Host Your Menu Online
Before creating the QR code, you need a URL pointing to your menu. Three options:
Option 1: A Page on Your Website
If you already have a website, create a dedicated /menu page with your dishes, prices, and photos. This is the best option for SEO.
Option 2: Online PDF
Create your menu as a PDF and host it on Google Drive (public sharing) or directly on your website. Simple and fast.
Option 3: Digital Menu Platform
Services like Carte.co, Menu.app, or even a simple public Notion page can serve as an online menu.
Whichever option you choose, make sure the page is responsive (readable on mobile) and loads quickly. Your customers will be scanning from their phones.
Generate Your Menu QR Code
- Head to the QRaft Menu generator
- Paste the URL of your online menu
- Optional: add the name of your restaurant
- Download as PNG, SVG, or PDF
The QR code generates instantly. Test it with your phone before printing.
Where to Place Your Menu QR Code
Placement is crucial for adoption:
- On each table: sticker or plexiglass stand
- At the entrance: so customers can browse the menu while waiting
- On the storefront window: passersby can check out your offerings
- On takeaway packaging: build loyalty with your takeout customers
- On Google Maps: add the menu link to your Google Business profile
Tips to Maximize Usage
- Add accompanying text: "Scan to see our menu" with a small arrow
- Keep the same URL: if you update the page content (not the URL), your QR code stays valid
- Test regularly: verify that the link still works
- Offer an alternative: keep a few paper menus for customers who prefer them
Static vs Dynamic Menu
With QRaft's free QR code, the link is static — it always points to the same URL. If your menu is a web page that you update, that's perfect: the QR code doesn't change, but the content evolves.
For a QR code where you can change the destination without reprinting (redirect to a new PDF, for example), a Pro account with dynamic QR codes is recommended.