What should I check before launching a restaurant QR menu?

Check the guest-facing destination, dish names, prices and availability, then scan the final printed code using more than one phone. Confirm that the page works without a staff login and that staff know how guests can get help.

Should I test the printed QR code or just the screen version?

Test the final print at its actual size and placement. Print quality, reflections, damage and lighting can affect scanning even when the screen version works.

Does a QR menu automatically support ordering?

No. A code can open a view-only menu or an ordering experience. Check the actual page and the staff workflow before describing it to guests.

Can I use this checklist for multiple tables?

Yes. Record each installed location and repeat the final scan check for each code or table context. Keep a separate record if different codes open different destinations.

QR Menu Go-Live Kit

Venue and menu details

Venue name
Location / branch
Person responsible
Planned go-live date
Menu URL
Menu version

Menu ready

Sections and item names reviewed
Prices reviewed
Item availability checked
Dietary and allergen wording checked against venue records
Spelling and language reviewed
Contact or fallback menu method recorded

QR destination

Destination opens on a logged-out phone
Correct venue and menu shown
No staff-only login required
Fallback recorded if page or network is unavailable
QR payload recorded as URL

Scan register

Add one row per code or intended table / placement.

Code / table ID

Phone / device	Camera or app	Date and time	Network state	Result: Pass / Fail	Issue observed	Retest result	Initials

Placement register

Code ID
Surface / stand location
Estimated scan distance
Checked by and date

Glare and lighting checked
Code not folded, cropped or obscured
Plain-language instruction nearby
Material can be cleaned or replaced

Before release

Every final printed code scanned
Each destination and table association confirmed
One spare print retained
Person responsible for replacing or updating code recorded