A QR Code for Daily Specials You Update Every Day

Print the code once, then point it at a new special each morning before the doors open.

Dynamic: change where the code points after printing, and see how many people scan it.

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Say what people get: "SCAN FOR MENU" usually gets more scans than "SCAN ME".

Preview

Create the code to get your scannable dynamic QR.

Specials are the most changeable thing a kitchen offers. The soup depends on what came in from the market, the fish depends on the catch, and happy hour pricing shifts with the day of the week. Chalkboards are charming but only reach people standing in front of them, and printing a fresh card every day is wasteful.

This is where a dynamic code earns its keep. You can keep one specials page and edit it daily, or prepare separate pages for each day and point the code at the right one every morning. Guests scanning from a table, the bar, or the sidewalk always see what is on today.

Why use a dynamic QR code for daily specials

Change daily, print once

Repoint the code from your phone in under a minute, or edit the specials page it points to. The printed card on the table never has to change, even if the specials change twice a day.

Prepare the week ahead

Build Monday through Sunday pages in advance. Each morning, switch the destination to that day's page. It is a quick routine for whoever opens. Make it part of the opening checklist.

Learn which days draw interest

Scans per day for the last 30 days show when guests look at specials most. Use that to decide which days deserve the bigger dish or the happy hour push.

Hide it on closed days

Pause the code on days the kitchen is closed, or point it to your regular menu, so nobody gets excited about a special you are not serving. Switch back when you reopen.

How to set it up

  1. Decide your approach: one specials page you edit every day, or one page per weekday that you rotate. Rotating pages is easier when the same specials repeat weekly.
  2. Paste the first page's address into the generator and name the code "Today's specials." Add your logo and download the file for printing.
  3. Bookmark the manage link on the phone of whoever opens the restaurant, so updating the destination becomes part of the opening checklist.
  4. Print the code on a card that sits beside the regular menu, then scan it each morning after updating to confirm the right special appears.

Where to place it

  • A clip-on card attached to the main menu holder on each table.
  • The corner of the specials chalkboard, for guests who want photos and prices.
  • A sandwich board on the sidewalk, inviting passersby to see today's dish.
  • Bar coasters or a small sign by the beer taps for drink specials.
  • The window of the takeout counter, facing the line of waiting customers.

Tips that improve scans

Include a photo and price

The specials page should show each dish with one good photo, a two-line description, the price, and allergen notes. That is all most guests need to decide.

Use a curiosity hook

Wording like "Ask what's cooking - scan for today's specials" or "Today's catch is on here" gives people a reason to scan rather than order their usual.

Size for the sidewalk

On a sandwich board read from two or three steps, print the code at least 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4 inches). On tabletop cards, 2.5 cm is enough.

Update before service

Change the destination before doors open, not during the rush. Scanning it yourself once afterwards takes five seconds and avoids guests seeing yesterday's dish. Make it a daily habit.

A seafood shack runs out of halibut

A seafood shack had its daily specials code on every table and the sidewalk board. At 1 pm the halibut special sold out, and the cook switched to a mussels dish. The manager opened the manage link on his phone, pointed the code to the prepared mussels page, and saved. Afternoon guests scanning the board saw the dish the kitchen could actually serve, and no one had to rewrite the chalkboard in a hurry.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly does a change take effect?

As soon as you save the new destination, the next scan goes to the new page. There is no waiting period, so you can switch specials minutes before service. Test it once yourself.

Can I schedule the specials to change automatically?

The code itself does not schedule changes. The simplest approach is one specials page that you or your web tool updates, or a short daily routine of repointing the code when you open.

Do I need a website for my specials page?

You need some page that can be opened by a link: a website page, a shared document set to view-only, or a social media post. Choose something you can edit quickly from your phone.

Can staff update the code without an account?

Yes. There are no accounts; anyone with the private manage link can edit the destination. Share it only with staff you trust, and keep a copy saved in case a phone is lost.