For Hospitality
Put your restaurant menu online with a QR code
Upload a PDF, image, or HTML menu and get an auto-generated QR code. Print it on table cards and posters. Change the menu daily — specials, prices, seasonal items — and the QR code never needs reprinting.
How restaurants use Hostupa for menu hosting
Printed menus cost money, go out of date, and cannot adapt to daily specials or allergen updates. Hostupa gives your menu a permanent URL with an auto-generated QR code. Diners scan it with their phone camera — no app to install — and your menu opens instantly in their browser. When you change the menu, re-upload the file and the same QR code serves the new version. No reprint, no waste.
How it works
Upload your menu
Upload a PDF, image, or HTML menu file. Hostupa serves it with a built-in viewer that works on any phone browser.
Generate a QR code
Every project gets an auto-generated QR code. Download it as an image and print it on table cards, posters, or window stickers.
Update anytime
Re-upload to refresh the menu — daily specials, price changes, seasonal items. The URL and QR code stay the same, so nothing needs reprinting.
What you get
Auto-generated QR codes
Print on table cards — diners scan and see the menu instantly.
PDF viewer
Menus open in-browser with no download required for diners.
Instant updates
Change the menu without reprinting a single QR code.
Custom slug
Use hostupa.com/your-restaurant-menu for a clean URL.
No app needed
Diners scan with their phone camera — no app install required.
View tracking
See how many diners scanned the menu and when traffic peaks.
Real-world examples
Daily specials menu
Upload a PDF of your daily specials each morning. The QR code on the table card never changes — diners always see today's offerings.
Allergen information page
Publish an HTML page with detailed allergen information. Link to it from your main menu QR code so diners can check ingredients easily.
Wine list and drinks menu
Host a separate drinks menu at its own URL. Print a different QR code behind the bar so staff can quickly reference the full list.
Frequently asked questions
Do diners need an app to scan the menu QR code?
No. Modern smartphones can scan QR codes directly from the camera app. When a diner points their phone camera at the QR code, a notification appears that opens the menu URL in the phone's default browser. No third-party app installation is required.
Can I update my menu without reprinting the QR code?
Yes. The QR code encodes a URL that stays the same for the life of the project. When you re-upload a new menu PDF or image, the same QR code points to the updated menu. This means you can change daily specials, prices, or seasonal items without spending money on reprints.
What menu formats work with Hostupa?
Hostupa supports PDF menus (most common), image menus (PNG, JPEG), and HTML menus. PDF is recommended because it preserves formatting across all devices. HTML menus give you interactive elements like clickable dish categories or allergen filters.
Can I have separate QR codes for food and drinks menus?
Yes. Create separate projects for each menu — one for food, one for drinks, one for desserts. Each gets its own QR code and URL. Print the food QR on table cards and the drinks QR behind the bar.
How fast does the menu load when scanned?
Menus are served from a global CDN, so they load in 1-2 seconds on a typical mobile data connection. This is important because diners are scanning while hungry — a slow-loading menu is a frustrating experience. PDF menus under 5 MB load particularly quickly.
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