How to make a restaurant menu QR code

Set it up

1. Publish a mobile-friendly menu page or a public PDF; check that guests can open it without signing in.
2. Paste its HTTPS address into the Restaurant Menu generator and download SVG for print.
3. Print one sample table card, scan it from a seated position and check prices, allergens and opening hours on mobile.

What to encode

Encode the public menu URL, not the PDF's filename or a link from a private drive. Link directly to the menu rather than a generic homepage that forces guests to hunt for it.

Print size and contrast

Start with a 3 cm square on a table tent, preserve the white quiet zone and use dark ink on a matte white background. Increase size if the link is long or the surface is glossy.

Where to place it

Place a card near each place setting but away from spills and creases. Print 'Scan for menu' and a short human-readable URL for guests who cannot scan.

Common mistakes

• A menu behind a staff-only login will not open for guests.
• Do not laminate over a fold or cover the quiet zone with a decorative border.
• Check the final printed card under the restaurant's actual lighting.

When to use a dynamic code

A static menu link works if its URL never changes, even when you edit the page at that URL. For seasonal menu hosts or changing PDF links, a dynamic QR lets you update the destination without replacing table cards; scan analytics also show usage. Dynamic codes keep redirecting to their last destination after cancellation, but codes above the Free limit become read-only and deleting one breaks printed copies.

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