QR Code for Reviews vs QR Code for Menus: Why One Smart QR Can Do Both

Should your restaurant have one QR code for the menu and another for reviews? What about one for social media? And another for WiFi? Before you know it, your table tent looks like a QR code graveyard.

There's a better way.

The Problem with Multiple QR Codes

When businesses first discover QR codes, they often create separate codes for each purpose:

• Menu QR code
• Review QR code
• Instagram QR code
• WiFi QR code
• Loyalty program QR code

This creates several problems:

• Visual clutter - Multiple codes on a table look messy and overwhelming
• Customer confusion - Which one should they scan?
• Divided attention - Instead of 100% scanning one code, you might get 20% on each of five codes
• Management headache - Five codes to track, update, and replace

The Multi-Action QR Solution

A multi-action (or "smart") QR code presents customers with a choice after they scan. One code, multiple destinations.

Here's what a customer sees when they scan a KudoTaps multi-action QR:

Customers tap their choice and go directly to that destination. Simple, clean, effective.

Smart Routing: The Next Level

Multi-action QR codes can be even smarter with conditional routing based on:

• Time of day: Show breakfast menu before 11am, lunch menu after
• Day of week: Highlight weekend brunch specials on Saturday/Sunday
• Repeat visitors: Show loyalty rewards to returning scanners
• Sentiment selection: Route happy customers to Google, others to feedback form

Real-World Examples

Coffee Shop

A single QR code on each table offers:

• Today's Menu (with real-time sold-out updates)
• Leave a Review (Smart Review filtered)
• Join Rewards Program
• Connect to WiFi

Result: 40% higher loyalty program signups, 3x more reviews, zero customer confusion.

Retail Store

QR codes on product shelves offer:

• Product Details & Reviews
• Check Other Sizes/Colors
• Ship to Home
• Similar Items You May Like

Result: 25% reduction in "do you have this in my size?" questions, increased online orders.

Service Business

QR code on the checkout counter offers:

• Leave a Google Review
• Book Your Next Appointment
• Refer a Friend (Get $10 Off)
• Follow Us on Instagram

Result: Reviews up 200%, referral program participation up 150%.

Setting Up Your Multi-Action QR

With KudoTaps, creating a multi-action QR takes just a few minutes:

1. Select "Multi-Action" as your QR type
2. Add your action buttons (up to 6)
3. Link each button to its destination
4. Customize colors to match your brand
5. Optional: Set up smart routing rules
6. Download and deploy

You can update the buttons and destinations anytime without changing the physical QR code.

Best Practices for Multi-Action QR

• Keep options to 3-5 - Too many choices create paralysis
• Order by priority - Put your most important action first
• Use clear labels - "View Menu" not "Click Here"
• Match the context - A code on a receipt should prioritize reviews, a code at entry should prioritize menu