Restaurants use QR codes in several places: online menus, guest Wi-Fi, review pages, or delivery ordering. Here's what to know before ordering real signage.
Match the QR type to the spot
- Dining tables — the online menu (website QR) plus a Wi-Fi QR together
- Checkout counter — your review page or social media
- Storefront — the menu for passers-by, larger than usual
Size and placement
Table tents need a QR of 4×4 cm or more, positioned so guests can scan without standing up. Storefront signs need 10×10 cm or more at eye level. Avoid direct sunlight — glare defeats cameras.
Materials that survive restaurant life
Tables get wiped many times a day; plain paper dies within a week. Realistic options:
- Laminated paper — cheapest, good for trials
- Acrylic table stands — durable, looks professional, and the paper insert is replaceable
- Waterproof stickers — for permanent table placement; choose matte to cut glare
Before mass production
Print one sample, test-scan it at an actual table in daytime and evening light, and only then order for the whole restaurant.