Update your menu without reprinting its QR code

A printed menu QR should survive menu changes

A static code that embeds an old PDF link can leave a restaurant with stale menus or another print bill. With a hosted file page, the QR points to a stable address; an authorized owner can replace the menu file while keeping that address in circulation. Test the replacement on a phone before service and keep a paper fallback for guests who prefer it.

• Seasonal menus and daily specials
• Price, allergen, and availability corrections
• Separate placements for table tents, takeaway, and window signs

Choose a menu format guests can actually use

A compact, text-readable PDF is a practical starting point because it preserves layout and works across common phone browsers. Use selectable text, strong contrast, clear section labels, and a file size that loads comfortably on mobile data. If you maintain separate language or dietary menus, make the destination and printed instruction explicit rather than putting several unlabeled files behind one code.

Measure print usage without pretending to identify guests

ShareKit reports aggregate file views, downloads, and QR scans. These counts help compare activity across separately created menu links or placements; they do not identify an individual diner. Treat scans as a directional signal, not as a headcount: guests may scan more than once, and a scan does not prove a purchase.

Make the physical sign easy to scan

Print from the SVG for sharp edges, leave a quiet margin around the code, and test a proof at its final size and lighting conditions. Place it where a guest can comfortably point a phone at it. Add a short call to action such as “Scan to view today’s menu,” plus a short URL or staff-assisted fallback if the code cannot be used.