Why is it worth having a menu in the form of a QR code?

Restaurants
                   

Just a few years ago, QR code menus were a curiosity. Today, they’re standard in modern restaurants worldwide. Although many owners in Poland still stick with traditional, printed menus, the trend is clear: digital QR menus are the future of gastronomy.

Why is it worth implementing this menu format? Below are 7 specific reasons that impact profits, guest comfort, and your team’s efficiency.

1. Guests choose themselves – fewer mistakes and complaints

In traditional service, mistakes often happen: a waiter misrepresents an order, forgets a side dish, or mixes up tables. This costs money—food is wasted, the customer is dissatisfied, and the tip is lost.

With QR menus – guests select everything they want to order. No pressure, no rush. Information goes directly to the kitchen. The result? Fewer errors, fewer returns, more satisfied customers.

2. Increasing the value of orders (upselling)

The digital menu allows for intelligent suggestions:

  • “Homemade lemonade goes well with this dish – 9 PLN”
  • “Add fries or salad – only 6 PLN”
  • “Beverage Set – 15% Cheaper”

These types of suggestions increase the value of your shopping cart— without the waiter’s involvement or being pushy. Statistics show that the average order value via QR menu increases by as much as 15–20%.

3. Convenience for guests – no waiting

How many times has a guest had to wait for a waiter to bring a menu? And then wait another few minutes for him to return to take his order? For today’s customers, that’s a waste of time.

The QR menu allows you to:

  • scan the code immediately after entering,
  • take your time to read the offer (with photos!),
  • place an order and pay in 2 minutes.

For many guests, this is a game changer, especially for younger generations who value independence.

4. Easy to update dishes and prices

Want to change the price of a burger? Add a seasonal dish? Remove an item that’s currently out of stock? For the classic menu, you’ll need to:

  • design new files,
  • print them at the printing house,
  • update all copies on the premises.

With the QR menu, you can do this in just a few clicks—even from your phone. With the ORDI system, you can even plan changes in advance—for example, a different menu for the weekend and a different one for lunch.

5. Multilingual menus – no extra cost

Tourists, foreign guests, or employees from other countries? With the QR menu, you can:

  • display menu in several languages,
  • add automatic translations (e.g. English, German, Ukrainian),
  • allow the customer to switch language versions with one click.

This is convenience for the guest and a competitive advantage for you.

6. Lower costs and greater ecology

Printed menus get damaged, dirty, and out of circulation with every change. QR menu is:

  • zero printing costs,
  • zero paper waste,
  • full control over the current version,
  • menu available even after hours (e.g. for takeaway orders).

At a time when guests are increasingly paying attention to eco-values, this is a definite advantage.

7. Modern image and more online interactions

The QR menu itself evokes modernity. Guests are more likely to:

  • they take photos of the dishes (because they have them on the menu),
  • they post them on Instagram, tag the restaurant,
  • comment on the convenience of ordering.

What’s more, the QR code can also lead to other places:

  • Google reviews,
  • restaurant fan page,
  • loyalty system,
  • reservation form.

This is a way to better connect with guests – even after they leave the premises.

Summary

QR menu isn’t a fad. They’re a practical, cost-effective, and convenient solution that makes a real difference in your restaurant:

✅ increases profits,
✅ reduces errors,
✅ improves guest comfort,
✅ speeds up service,
✅ reduces costs.

If you want to implement a QR menu in your restaurant, do it wisely. The ORDI system isn’t just a code—it’s an entire ecosystem: from menus and orders, through payments, to reservations, loyalty, and analytics.

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