Qrinly

Your restaurant menu, always up to date

Guests scan a QR code on the table and your full menu opens on their phone. Update prices and dishes in the dashboard — every table card stays current without reprinting.

Update anytimeNo reprintingWorks on all phonesReview scan activity

Use cases

Common workflows

Different teams apply the same QR workflow in different ways.

Table menus

Print once on table cards. When dishes or prices change, upload a new PDF — every table auto-updates.

See setup

Drinks menus

Keep food and drinks menus separate. Update the cocktail list seasonally without touching the food menu.

See setup

Seasonal menus

Swap the summer menu for winter without reprinting a single sticker — just change the PDF in your dashboard.

Hotel room service

Guests scan from the bedside table and see your current in-room dining options. Always accurate, always current.

See setup

Takeaway packaging

Add your QR code to bags and boxes. Redirect to your ordering platform, loyalty programme, or Google review page.

Multilingual menus

Maintain one QR code and swap between language versions from your dashboard — no new stickers required.

Setup guide

How to set it up

From setup to live in a few minutes.

  1. 1

    Upload your menu as a PDF

    Create your menu in any design tool and export as a PDF. Upload it to Qrinly to get a short link and QR code.

  2. 2

    Download and print the QR code

    Export the QR code as PNG or SVG. Print on table cards, menu boards, place mats, or stickers.

  3. 3

    Update the menu without reprinting

    When prices or items change, upload a new PDF to Qrinly. The QR code keeps pointing to the latest version — no new print run needed.

  4. 4

    Track engagement

    See how many times guests scan the menu, on which devices, and during which hours in your Qrinly dashboard.

Dynamic links

Why dynamic links improve this workflow

An editable destination keeps your workflow flexible — update where customers land without reprinting or resharing.

Update without reprinting

Replace the hosted PDF from your dashboard at any time. Every printed code updates instantly — tables, windows, bags.

Redirect to any destination

Switch from a PDF menu to an ordering platform or seasonal campaign page without touching a single printed code.

Per-scan analytics

See daily scan counts, peak hours, device types (iOS vs Android), and which locations or tables are most active.

Multiple menu versions

Create separate codes for food, drinks, and desserts. Each managed independently with its own analytics.

Seasonal campaigns

Point to a Christmas menu in December, back to the regular menu in January. One code, zero reprints.

Reduced printing costs

A single menu update with a static QR code means a full reprint. Dynamic QR codes eliminate that cost entirely.

Where to use it

Recommended placements

Choose placements where the scan is easy and the intent is clear.

Table tentsCoastersWindow stickersTakeaway bags and boxesReceiptsHotel room service cardsPhysical menu coversCounter display cards

Comparison

QR menu vs alternatives

Three ways restaurants share menus digitally — and why QR + hosted PDF wins for print.

QR code + hosted PDFRecommended

Scannable, updatable, always current. Opens instantly in any browser — no login, no app required for guests.

Printed URL

Guests must type the address correctly — prone to typos. Cannot be updated after printing without reprinting all materials.

Google Drive link

Unstable — sometimes requires a Google account to open. Link formatting can break in print. No editorial control once printed.

Why it works

Why teams use Qrinly for restaurants & menus

A QR code menu lets guests open your full menu on their phone by scanning a code printed on the table, coaster, or menu board. When your menu changes — seasonal items, price updates, daily specials — you update the PDF or link in your Qrinly dashboard and all QR codes update instantly. No reprinting, no laminating, no waiting.

  • No reprinting when the menu changes — update the PDF and all QR codes update instantly
  • Guests open the menu on their own device — no physical menus to sanitise
  • Track scan counts per table or location — see peak hours and device types
  • Works on any iPhone or Android — no app, no account for guests
  • PDF opens directly in the browser — no file download required

Examples

Real-world examples

How different teams apply this workflow in practice.

Café

Table QR codes replace laminated menus. PDF updated weekly for daily specials and seasonal drinks.

Bar

Separate codes for food and cocktails. Drinks list updated seasonally without touching the food cards.

Hotel restaurant

QR code in every room links to in-room dining and the restaurant's opening hours.

Food truck

Single QR on the counter — today's menu updated each morning before service.

Fine dining

Elegant table cards with QR alongside printed menus. Digital version covers allergen and wine pairing queries.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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