Free restaurant QR code

Create your QR menu for free, for real

No trial that ends after 7 days, no credit card: Qarteo’s free plan lets you put your menu online and print your QR code today, then grow only if you need to.

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Free forever, no credit card
High-resolution QR code to print
No ads shown to your guests

Why switch

“Free QR codes” often hide a trap

The QR code that expires

Many free generators create a “dynamic” QR code that stops working after the trial. Your tables then show an error page.

Ads on your menu

Some free tools show ads, or even other restaurants, to your guests. Not very professional.

The unreadable PDF

A QR code to a PDF is free… but guests have to zoom, and every change means starting over.

Features

What the free plan includes

Enough for a small menu, a snack bar, a food truck, or to test before you decide.

A permanent QR code

It never changes and never stops working, even if you rewrite your whole menu.

Up to 30 dishes

Across 5 categories, with photos, descriptions, prices and allergens.

A menu built for mobile

Fast, readable, with no app for your guests to install.

Unlimited changes

Change prices and dishes as often as you need, in real time.

Guest reviews

Guests can leave a rating and a comment after their meal.

Upgrade whenever you want

More dishes, languages, online ordering or POS: switch plans in one click, without redoing anything.

How it works

Create a free QR menu in 4 steps

1
Create your account

An e-mail address is all you need. No credit card.
2
Add your menu

Type your dishes or import a photo of your current menu.
3
Download your QR code

Choose its colours, add your logo and download it in high resolution.
4
Print and place it

On tables, at the counter, in the window or on your takeaway bags.

Create my menu for free

The guide

How to create a free QR menu that lasts

Static or dynamic QR code: what really matters

A static QR code contains the address itself: it works forever, but if the address changes you have to reprint it. A dynamic QR code goes through a middleman service that can redirect elsewhere… and can also cut access if you stop paying.

With Qarteo, the QR code points to your menu’s permanent address. You edit the menu, never the QR code: it stays valid even on the free plan.

Best practices for a restaurant QR code

A QR code scans better when it is large, high-contrast and comes with a call to action. Always test it with two or three different phones before printing in bulk.

Recommended minimum size: 3 × 3 cm on a table, larger in a window
A dark code on a light background, never the reverse
A clear call to action: “Scan to see the menu”
A white margin around the code to help scanning

When should you move to a paid plan?

The free plan works as long as your menu fits in 30 dishes and one language. Upgrade when you want an unlimited menu, several languages for tourists, premium themes or table ordering. Your data and QR codes stay the same.

Frequently asked questions

Is the QR menu really free?

Yes. The free plan has no time limit and asks for no credit card. It includes a permanent QR code and up to 30 dishes.

Will my QR code keep working if I don’t pay?

Yes. Your QR code stays valid as long as your menu is published, including on the free plan.

Can I put my logo in the QR code?

Yes, you can customise the QR code colours and add your logo before downloading it.

Are there ads on my menu?

No, no ads are shown to your guests. A small Qarteo mention appears at the bottom of the menu on plans that don’t include branding removal.

How many guests can scan my free menu?

The free plan includes up to 1,000 scans a month, which is enough for most small venues. Paid plans have no limit.

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