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Getting Started with MenuTune: Complete Setup Guide

Learn how to create your digital menu and QR codes in just 5 minutes. Perfect for restaurant owners who want to modernize their dining experience.

✍️MenuTune Team
📅January 15, 2024
⏱️5 min read
Getting Started with MenuTune: Complete Setup Guide

Quick Start: New to MenuTune? This guide will have you up and running with a professional digital menu in under 5 minutes!

Welcome to MenuTune! Whether you're a small café, family restaurant, or fine dining establishment, this guide will walk you through creating your first digital menu and QR code system.

Why Go Digital?

✅ Benefits for Your Business

  • • Reduce printing costs by 90%
  • • Update menu instantly
  • • Increase average order value
  • • Improve customer experience
  • • Track popular items

👥 Benefits for Customers

  • • Contactless menu viewing
  • • Always up-to-date pricing
  • • Easy to read on any device
  • • Quick access with QR scan
  • • Available in multiple languages

Step 1: Create Your Account

Head over to MenuTune.com and click the "Get Started Free" button. You'll need:

  • Restaurant Name: The name that will appear on your digital menu
  • Email Address: For account access and updates
  • Phone Number: Optional but recommended for support

💡 Pro Tip

Choose a theme during registration to get your restaurant set up automatically with sample data. You can always change it later!

Step 2: Set Up Your Restaurant Profile

Once registered, you'll be taken to your restaurant dashboard. Here's what to set up first:

Essential Restaurant Information

Restaurant NameThe Hungry Spoon
Address123 Main Street, Downtown
Phone(555) 123-4567
Cuisine TypeAmerican, Comfort Food
HoursMon-Sun: 11AM-10PM

Step 3: Create Your Menu

Now for the fun part - building your digital menu! MenuTune automatically creates sample categories and items to get you started:

Default Menu Categories

🥗 Appetizers
🍝 Main Courses
🥤 Beverages
🍰 Desserts

Adding Menu Items

  1. 1
    Go to Menu Management: In your dashboard, click "Menu" → "Items"
  2. 2
    Add New Item: Click "Add Menu Item" and fill in the details
  3. 3
    Upload Photos: Add appetizing photos to increase sales by up to 30%
  4. 4
    Set Pricing: Add prices and any variants (Small, Medium, Large)

Step 4: Generate Your QR Code

Your QR code is automatically generated and ready to use! Here's how to access and use it:

📱

Your QR Code is Ready!

Find it in Dashboard → QR Code. Download and print for tables, posters, or business cards.

📥 Download PNG🖨️ Print Ready PDF

Step 5: Test Your Menu

Before printing your QR codes, test your digital menu:

✅ Testing Checklist

  • □ Scan QR code with your phone camera
  • □ Check menu loads quickly on mobile
  • □ Verify all prices are correct
  • □ Test on different devices (iPhone, Android)
  • □ Ask staff to review menu for accuracy

Next Steps

Congratulations! Your digital menu is now live. Here are some ways to maximize its impact:

📊

Track Analytics

Monitor which items are viewed most to optimize your menu layout.

🎨

Customize Design

Choose from premium themes to match your restaurant's brand.

📱

Enable Ordering

Add online ordering to increase sales and customer convenience.

Need Help?

Our support team is here to help you succeed with your digital menu.

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