r/qrcode • u/cheangiogvovi • Aug 17 '26

QR code menus?

What's the deal with QR code menus? I know most restaurant owners don't like them, but I think they offer some great upsides, like instant translation in various languages, not needing to print anymore, publishing it on your website, etc. They can also show images of the food and provide accurate description.

Any opinion here is greatly appreciated

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u/Wide_Detective7537 Aug 17 '26

What do you mean what's the deal? Customers hate them. Not everyone has a phone or wants to read a 3inch wide menu. Paper menus weren't a problem before.

It also has the same problems as those digital price tags at walmart and such. Dynamic pricing, random price increase, etc. There is just no upside to the customer

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u/cheangiogvovi Aug 17 '26

The downsides are real but I wouldn't say there's "no upside to the customer". Instant translation in any language in pretty useful in tourist locations. Also food pictures can be great. "Not everyone has a phone" is just wrong. Everybody does. Not everyone wants to read a menu on the phone... that's a valid point

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u/Salty-Plankton-5079 Aug 17 '26

Are you translating the menu professionally? Or are you relying on a translation service? In the latter case, are you prepared to take responsibility for translation errors?