Menu Tools · Updated 2026-08-20 · 7 min
QR Code Menu for Restaurants (Free Start) 2026
Guests scan a QR code menu to order or browse. Free setups die when the PDF is three price changes behind.
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Hosted vs PDF
PDF is fine for a weekend pop-up. Daily restaurants need a hosted URL.
Must-have content
Categories, prices, allergens, photos if delivery-linked.
MenuCrafters free draft
Start in /build, publish QR when ready, keep print aligned.
Limitations and assumptions
A free QR-code workflow may still impose limits on hosting, edits, analytics, exports, branding, privacy, or long-term URL availability. Confirm that the destination remains under your control, test the code before printing, keep an accessible non-phone option, and verify every price, recipe, allergen, dietary label, and availability change before publishing.
FAQ
Really free?
Draft free; hosting is how you stay in control of updates.
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