Complete Guide to QR Code Ordering for Restaurants
QR code ordering is transforming how restaurants serve their guests. This guide covers everything you need to know — from choosing the right solution to optimizing your setup for maximum orders.
Key Benefits
Why QR ordering works
Guests scan a code at their table, browse your full menu on their phone, and order instantly — no app download needed, no waiting for a waiter. It is faster, more accurate, and consistently increases average order value by 15-25%. Restaurants across Prague and Bratislava report that guests spend more time exploring the menu digitally, discovering items they would have never asked a waiter about. The result is higher ticket sizes and happier customers who feel in control of their dining experience.
How to get started
Choose a platform that supports your specific needs — own custom domain, multi-language menus for tourists, and integrated online payments including Stripe. Upload your complete menu with high-quality photos and appetizing descriptions for each item. Generate unique QR codes for each table and print them on professional table stands. With FoxiFood, the entire setup process takes less than one afternoon, and you can start accepting digital orders the same day. Make sure to test the ordering flow yourself before going live.
Best practices for table placement
Place QR codes at eye level on each table using sturdy acrylic stands or laminated cards that can withstand daily cleaning. Include a short, friendly instruction like 'Scan to order' in your guests' primary language — and consider adding icons for international visitors. Position the code where it will not be covered by plates or condiments. Many successful restaurants in the Czech Republic and Slovakia place a second QR code on the menu cover as a backup. Replace damaged or faded codes promptly to maintain a professional appearance.
Measuring success
Track your QR adoption rate (the percentage of total orders placed via QR), average order value increase compared to waiter-taken orders, and table turnover time improvements. Most restaurants see measurable results within the first week of implementation. Set up weekly reviews of these metrics to identify trends. Restaurants using FoxiFood's analytics dashboard report that QR orders have 18-22% higher average values than traditional orders, largely driven by visual menu browsing and automated upsell suggestions at checkout.
Common mistakes to avoid
Do not use tiny QR codes — they should be at least 3x3 cm for easy scanning. Do not skip staff training: your team needs to understand the system so they can help guests who are unfamiliar with QR ordering. Always test the full ordering flow from the customer perspective before launch, including payment processing. Czech and Slovak restaurant owners in tourist areas like Prague's Old Town or Bratislava's city center often forget to enable multi-language support, losing potential orders from international visitors. Also ensure your WiFi is strong enough to support multiple simultaneous users scanning and ordering.
ROI calculation
A typical Czech restaurant with 50 seats doing 200 orders per day can save the equivalent of one full-time waiter salary — approximately 35,000 CZK per month — by implementing QR ordering. With FoxiFood's flat fee of 29 EUR/month (roughly 725 CZK) plus minimal card processing fees, the return on investment is immediate. Even if only 40% of your orders shift to QR in the first month, the time savings for your staff translate directly into either lower labor costs or the ability to serve more tables. Over a year, the savings can exceed 400,000 CZK compared to the cost of an additional employee.
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