How To Create Restaurant Menu QR Code

How To Create Restaurant Menu QR Code

If you want customers to view your restaurant menu instantly by scanning a QR code, this guide is for you.

Maybe you are:• Placing QR codes on restaurant tables• Printing QR on table tents or stands• Adding QR on takeaway packaging• Using contactless digital menus• Wanting to update menu without reprinting• Tracking how many customers view your menu

This step-by-step guide will help you create your Restaurant Menu QR Code without confusion.

Before You Create the QR Code

Before starting, make sure:

• You have your restaurant name ready
• You have your menu items list (Excel or manual entry)
• Your logo (optional but recommended)
• Contact details (optional)

👉 Very important:Most customers scan using mobile phones while sitting at tables. Your menu should be clear, simple, and easy to read on mobile.

Step 1: Login & Start

Login to your QRTRAC dashboard

Click Create QR Code

Select Restaurant Menu QR Code

📸 IMAGE: QR Type Selection Screen

Step 2: Enter Restaurant Information

Now you will see Restaurant Information fields.

Enter:

• Restaurant Name
• Restaurant Type (example: Indian, Italian, Cafe, Fast Food)
• Upload restaurant image (optional)

📸 IMAGE: Restaurant Information Section

This information will appear on your digital menu page.

Step 3: Add Your Menu

You have two options:

Option 1: Upload Excel Menu

Click Download menu excel template

Add your categories and items

Save the file

Click Upload

Option 2: Add Manually

Click Add Category

Enter category name (example: Starters, Main Course, Drinks)

Add menu items

Enter price, description, etc.

📸 IMAGE: Menu Upload and Add Category

What Users Usually Do Wrong

Let’s think like a real restaurant owner.

❌ “My menu is empty after scanning”

Possible reasons:• Menu items not added• Excel file format incorrect• Categories created but no items added

👉 Solution:Make sure at least one category and item is added.

❌ “Menu layout looks broken”

Check:• Excel format matches template• No empty required fields• Prices entered correctly

❌ “Logo or image not showing”

Possible reasons:• Image not uploaded• File size too large• Unsupported format

Use PNG or JPG format.

Step 4: Add Contact Information (Optional)

You can add:

• Phone number
• Email
• Website
• Address
• Notes

📸 IMAGE: Contact Information Section

This helps customers contact or locate your restaurant easily.

Step 5: Add Social Media (Optional)

You can add links like:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• WhatsApp
• YouTube
• Zomato or other platforms

Customers can open your profiles directly.

📸 IMAGE: Social Media Section

Step 6: Configure Domain & Advanced Settings (Optional)

You can customize:

• Short URL
• Custom domain
• GPS tracking
• Schedule campaign
• Password protection
• Age restriction

📸 IMAGE: Advanced Settings Section

These features are useful for advanced control.

Step 7: Click Next → Design Your QR

After entering menu details:

Click Next to move to Design section.

Here you can:

• Change QR color
• Add your restaurant logo
• Customize shape
• Add background
• Match restaurant branding

📸 IMAGE: QR Design Screen

🎥 VIDEO: How To Design QR Code Properly

Important Question Users Have

“If I change my menu later, do I need to reprint QR?”

No.If you are using Dynamic QR, you can update menu items anytime without reprinting QR codes.

Step 8: Review & Download

After design:

Click Next

Preview your menu QR

Click Download

📸 IMAGE: QR Download Screen

Download format options:

• PNG (best for general use)
• SVG (best for printing)
• PDF (best for sharing)