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QR codes for menus

Getting a menu code right is mostly physical: where it sits on the table, how big it prints, and whether the link behind it survives your next website change. This guide covers table tents versus window decals, minimum print size, laminating without killing contrast, and how to pick a link you will never have to swap. Make the code itself on the menu tool, free and with no account.

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How to set up menu codes in a restaurant

1

Pick a link you can keep

Use one page you control and edit the menu behind it, so the printed code never changes.

2

Print it big enough

At least 3 cm on table tents and 8 cm on a window, with clear space all around.

3

Place and test it

Put it where a seated guest can reach, then scan it from that seat in the room's real lighting.

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QR codes for menus FAQ

How big should the code be on a table tent?
About 3 cm (1.2 in) across is the safe minimum for arm's-length scanning. Go to 8 cm or more for a window, which people scan from the pavement.
Table tent or window sticker?
Do both if you can. The tent serves seated guests; the window version lets people check the menu before deciding to come in.
Will laminating stop it scanning?
Matte laminate is fine and protects the card from spills. Avoid high-gloss finishes, which reflect ceiling lights into the camera.
What if my menu link changes?
The printed code is fixed, so choose a link you control and edit the menu behind it. Replacing the PDF at the same address keeps every printed code working.

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