# QR Menu Generator - Complete Documentation
> QR Menu Generator (qrmenugenerator.io) is a SaaS platform for restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels, and food trucks to create contactless digital menus with structured per-item allergen labelling built for EU markets. Accessible at https://qrmenugenerator.io

## The Problem We Solve
Traditional physical menus are unhygienic, expensive to print, and time-consuming to update. In EU markets, businesses must also communicate allergen information to guests under EU Regulation 1169/2011. QR Menu Generator solves these problems by providing:
1. Contactless dining experiences with no app required
2. Real-time menu updates with zero reprint costs
3. Structured per-item allergen and dietary labelling built for EU markets
4. AI-powered menu translation into multiple languages
5. Enhanced customer engagement through high-quality photos and detailed item descriptions

## Allergen Labelling for EU Markets (EU Regulation 1169/2011)
EU Regulation 1169/2011 (the Food Information to Consumers regulation) requires food businesses across EU member states to communicate allergen information to customers. QR Menu Generator is designed to make managing and publishing that information straightforward: allergen labelling is part of the core menu editor rather than a generic custom field.

Note: the platform helps a business publish its allergen information. It does not guarantee legal compliance — accuracy of the information entered remains the responsibility of the business, and this documentation is not legal advice.

Allergen and dietary labelling features:
- 11 "Contains" allergen tags: gluten, dairy, nuts, egg, soy, wheat, celery, mustard, sesame, sulphites, shellfish
- Matching "free-from" tags (gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, egg-free, soy-free, wheat-free, celery-free, mustard-free, sesame-free, sulphite-free, shellfish-free)
- Dietary labels: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Kosher, Organic, Sugar-Free
- Informational tags: Spicy, Chef's Pick, Seafood
- Clear per-item tag display visible to customers on their phones, with localised tag labels in English, Turkish, German and Dutch
- Particularly suited for restaurants in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, and across the EU

## Target Audience and Use Cases
- **Restaurants & Fine Dining:** Elegant digital menu experience with high-quality imagery, wine lists, and tasting menus
- **Cafes & Coffee Shops:** Quick updates for seasonal drinks, daily specials, or out-of-stock items
- **Food Trucks:** Customers scan from outside while waiting in line
- **Bars & Pubs:** Dynamic drink menus, happy hour pricing, limited-time offers
- **Hotels & Room Service:** QR code in rooms for instant dining options
- **Weddings & Events:** Elegant event menus with allergen info for guests
- **Restaurant Groups & Franchises:** Multi-location management from a single account (Pro Plus)

## Core Features

### Menu Management
- Unlimited categories and items (Pro plans)
- Categories and subcategories
- Real-time updates — changes go live instantly without reprinting QR codes
- Rich item details: descriptions, prices, allergen and dietary tags, images
- Item variants with their own prices (for example small/large portions)
- Image uploads plus a built-in stock image library
- Drag & drop reordering
- Item and category visibility toggle — hide a sold-out dish instantly
- Bulk price update tool (Pro)

### Design & Customization
- 8 built-in themes: Classic, Dark Elegance, Modern Minimal, Vibrant, Rustic, Stitch Design, Neon Night, Luxury
- Custom branding: logo upload, color picker, font family and font size selection
- QR code design options: color, corner style, logo on/off
- Instant QR code generation — download print-ready PNG files
- Campaign pop-ups for promotions (Pro)

### Customer Experience
- No app required — works natively on all iOS and Android cameras
- Mobile-first design optimized for fast loading on cellular networks
- High-resolution food imagery
- Language switcher inside the menu so guests can read it in their own language
- Multi-language menus via AI translation (Pro)

### Advanced Features (Pro)
- AI menu translation — automatically translate entire menus into other supported languages
- WiFi QR code generator — guests connect without typing passwords
- Menu view analytics: hourly and daily breakdown with period-over-period change
- Campaign pop-ups for promotions and announcements
- Bulk price update for fast menu-wide changes
- Priority email support

### Pro Plus Features
- Everything in Pro
- Unlimited restaurants from one account
- Multi-location management for restaurant groups and franchises
- Staff user invitations per location
- Priority support with SLA

## Pricing
- **Free Plan ($0/forever):** 1 restaurant, 5 categories, 20 products, 10,000 monthly views, basic menu display, photos, QR code generation. No credit card required.
- **Pro Plan ($9.90/month or $99/year):** 1 restaurant, unlimited views, unlimited categories and products, allergen & diet tags, advanced analytics, campaign pop-ups, bulk price update, WiFi QR code, AI menu translation, priority email support
- **Pro Plus Plan ($17.99/month or $179.90/year):** Everything in Pro + unlimited restaurants, multi-location management, priority support with SLA

## Supported Business Types
Restaurant, Cafe, Bar, Hotel, Bakery, Pizzeria, Food Truck, Pub, Bistro, Steakhouse, Sushi Bar, Fast Food, Burger Joint, Wine Bar, Tea House, Dessert Shop — and all combinations with cuisine types at https://qrmenugenerator.io/qr-menu

## Supported Cuisines
Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Turkish, Indian, Chinese, Greek, French, Mediterranean, Thai, and many more.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: Do customers need to download an app?**
A: No. Customers open their smartphone camera, scan the QR code, and the menu opens in their browser. Works on iOS Safari, Android Chrome, and all modern browsers.

**Q: If I update my menu, do I need a new QR code?**
A: Never. The QR code is a permanent dynamic link. All updates go live instantly on the same code.

**Q: Does QR Menu Generator help with EU allergen requirements?**
A: Yes. Allergen and dietary tagging is built into the menu editor, so each item can carry its allergen information and guests see it on their phones. The platform helps you publish that information — it does not certify or guarantee compliance, and the accuracy of what you enter remains your responsibility.

**Q: Is the free plan really free?**
A: Yes, no credit card required. Includes a fully functional menu with QR code generation.

**Q: Can I manage multiple restaurant locations?**
A: Yes, with the Pro Plus plan you can manage unlimited locations from one account.

**Q: Which EU countries is this most relevant for?**
A: Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, Scandinavia (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland), and all EU member states subject to Regulation 1169/2011.

**Q: Can I translate my menu into other languages automatically?**
A: Yes. The Pro plan includes AI menu translation, which automatically translates your entire menu into multiple languages so international guests can read it in their native language.

**Q: How does AI menu translation work?**
A: With a single click, QR Menu Generator translates your menu items, descriptions, and categories into your chosen languages using AI. Translation credits are included with the Pro and Pro Plus plans.

## Comparison Pages
- [QR Menu Generator vs Competitors](https://qrmenugenerator.io/qr-menu-generator-vs-competitors): Side-by-side feature comparison with Menubly, MenuTiger, NordQR
- [Menubly Alternative](https://qrmenugenerator.io/menubly-alternative): How QR Menu Generator compares to Menubly
- [QR TIGER Alternative](https://qrmenugenerator.io/qr-tiger-alternative): How QR Menu Generator compares to QR TIGER for restaurants
- [MustHaveMenus Alternative](https://qrmenugenerator.io/musthavemenus-alternative): How QR Menu Generator compares to MustHaveMenus

## Technical Stack
- Frontend & Backend: Next.js (App Router), React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
- Database: MongoDB
- Payments: Paddle
- Internationalization: next-intl (17 languages: English, Turkish, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, French, European Portuguese, Polish, Lithuanian, Arabic, Greek, Bulgarian, Georgian, Croatian, Russian, Romanian)

## Important Links
- Main Website: https://qrmenugenerator.io
- Features: https://qrmenugenerator.io/features
- Pricing: https://qrmenugenerator.io/pricing
- How It Works: https://qrmenugenerator.io/how-it-works
- Blog: https://qrmenugenerator.io/blog
- Free QR Code Generator: https://qrmenugenerator.io/free-qr-code-generator
- Digital Menu for Restaurants: https://qrmenugenerator.io/digital-menu-for-restaurants
- EU Allergen Compliance: https://qrmenugenerator.io/eu-allergen-compliance
- QR Menu by Type: https://qrmenugenerator.io/qr-menu
- Login: https://qrmenugenerator.io/login
- Register: https://qrmenugenerator.io/register
- Contact: https://qrmenugenerator.io/contact
- Privacy Policy: https://qrmenugenerator.io/privacy-policy
- Terms of Service: https://qrmenugenerator.io/terms-of-service
- Refund Policy: https://qrmenugenerator.io/refund-policy

## Blog & Resources
- [Blog](https://qrmenugenerator.io/blog): Guides and resources for restaurant owners