A QR-code menu lets guests scan a small printed code and view your full menu on their own phone. It began as a contactless option during the pandemic and has stayed because it is cheaper and faster to maintain than printed cards — you update a price or a dish once, and every guest who scans sees the change immediately.
Zitlin publishes your table and room-service menus online automatically and gives you a ready-to-print QR code for each. No design tool, no third-party menu app, no per-scan fee.
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How the QR menu works in Zitlin
- Build your menu — add categories, dishes, prices, and photos in Zitlin.
- It publishes automatically — Zitlin creates a public, mobile-friendly menu page and a matching QR code.
- Print and place it — put the QR code on tables, in hotel rooms, at the counter, or on takeaway packaging.
- Update anytime — change a price or mark an item sold out, and the live menu updates instantly. The printed code stays the same.
Why a digital menu beats reprinting cards
- No reprint costs — seasonal changes and price updates are free and instant.
- Cleaner and contactless — nothing to wipe down between guests.
- Choice of themes — pick a design that matches your brand; the menu stays readable on any phone.
- One source of truth — the same menu drives your QR code and your POS, so prices never disagree between the table and the till.
Frequently asked questions
Is the menu QR code free? Yes. Generating and publishing a QR-code menu is included free in Zitlin, along with the rest of the restaurant and hotel management tools.
Do I need to reprint the QR code when I change the menu? No. The QR code points to your live online menu. Edit a price or add a dish in Zitlin and the change appears instantly for anyone who scans — the printed code never changes.
Can guests order directly from the QR menu? The QR code publishes your menu for guests to browse. Orders are placed with your staff and captured in Zitlin's POS, which keeps kitchen tickets and billing accurate.
Can I use it for hotel room service? Yes. Zitlin publishes both table and room-service menus. Print the room-service QR code and place it in each room so guests can view what's available without calling the front desk.
