Technology can be convenient, but pass the paper menu, kindly!
Theyve become a go-to for everything from customer surveys and payment methods towedding RSVPsand menus.
Its time to return to the old fashion menu that doesnt require scanning anything with yourphone.
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Have We Gone Too Far With This Menu Trend?
What if I want to ask the waiter Which do you recommend between these two dishes?
or Can you tell me more about this pasta?
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Why Were Over QR Codes
Detracts from human interaction.
We prefer talking face to face and engaging with the staff who make the spot what it is.
Makes it impossible to have a phone-free zone.
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Suggests a lesser dining experience.
Menus can be hard to read on a small phone screen.
Poses technological challenges.
Several issues can arise with the reliance on these scannable images for menus.
Poor service or lack of Wi-Fi can also hinder access to menus.
Assumes patrons have smart phones.
You lose the aesthetic.
By digitizing everything, the restaurant loses a brand touchpoint with the customer.
They’re ideal great for quick updates too, especially if theres a typo.
Its also more environmentally friendly and helps conserve the reprinting of menus.
Table service isnt necessarily a part of your dining experience.
Be it a QR code or in-app ordering, the tech is also helpful for busy parents.
