Practical guide
Restaurant QR codes: where should they go and how large should they be?
Place the QR code where a guest can hold their phone steadily: table, counter, printed menu or entrance. Validate its size at full scale for the intended distance, code density and material. Keep a clear margin and test the finished support before the full print run.
Which placements work?
- Table or menu holder for seated browsing.
- Counter before the ordering decision.
- Entrance or window after daylight and distance testing.
- Takeaway material only with a durable destination.
How should size be determined?
Print several full-scale samples and scan them from the expected distance. Code density, paper, print process, lamination and lighting all affect reliability, so a single measurement cannot guarantee performance.
What should be checked before printing?
- Clear margin on every side.
- Tested contrast.
- No stretching, cropping or overlay.
- Final-size prototype tested on several phones.
Sources and review
Reviewed by Tristan Sébillet. AI assistance is used for coverage checks, not as a legal authority.
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