Restaurant table ordering that begins with a scan

What makes table ordering different from a QR menu?

A QR menu may simply display a list of food. A table-ordering workflow adds a location context, such as a table or basket identifier, so staff know where the request came from. That context is especially useful for a dine-in restaurant with multiple tables.

1. Label every table consistently

   Match physical table identifiers to the merchant system.

2. Print table-specific QRs

   Avoid placing one generic unlabelled code across all tables.

3. Check the guest flow

   Test an order from more than one phone and table.

4. Verify order handling

   Confirm that staff can distinguish new requests and table numbers.

5. Provide a fallback

   Offer waiter ordering if a guest has no phone or internet access.

Operational checks before a busy service

• Check prices and tax display across guest menu and counter bill.
• Know who acknowledges the incoming order and who resolves out-of-stock items.
• Avoid duplicate requests from repeated taps; verify confirmation before a guest retries.
• Ensure guest-facing pages do not expose staff-only controls or private billing records.