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QR Dine-In / Tableside

Scan-to-order tableside dining experience with full menu browsing, split checks, digital tipping, and server request capabilities.

Quick Overview
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Core Features
360°
1 Solution - All Coverage
Highest Savings
Profit Making App
Mobile App + Website + POS
All in One

Scan-to-Order Experience

Customers scan the QR code with any smartphone camera — no app download required. Browse the full digital menu, customize pizzas with our pizza builder, and send orders directly to the KDS with table number and seat position.

TABLE 7 • SEAT 2
QR DINE-IN
Scanning Table QR Code...
Table 7 • Seat 2
No app download required — opens in browser
Connected to Kitchen|Table 7 — 12 min seated
Seamless • No app required

Split Checks & Digital Payments

Each diner pays for their own items, or split the bill equally — with multiple payment methods, digital tipping, and itemized receipts sent via SMS or email.

Split Check — Table 7

4 DINERS
Alice
$14.14
Small Pepperoni Pizza$9.99
Soft Drink$1.99
Bob
$28.28
Large Meat Lovers$16.99
Cheese Breadsticks$4.99
Soft Drink$1.99
Carol
$23.58
Medium BBQ Chicken$13.99
Garden Salad$5.99
Dave
$28.28
Large Pepperoni$14.99
Dessert Pizza$6.99
Soft Drink$1.99
Subtotal$79.90
Tip (18%)$14.38
Total$94.28
Split by SeatEqual SplitMulti-Method PaymentDigital TippingSMS Receipts

Server Integration Hub

Real-time table status across the dining room with dining timers, service request alerts, and course management for multi-course meals — all visible to servers on their mobile devices.

Server:
0 tables0 guests
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South
Patio
Service Requests
No active requests
Tap a table to view details
Avg turn time: 28 minTables today: 0
Server Pulse • Real-time

Proven Tableside Impact

Real results from PizzaAutomation QR Dine-In deployments — larger checks, faster table turns, lower labor costs, and measurable same-store sales growth.

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Larger Average Check Size

Customers spend 15-22% more per table with digital menus and suggestive upselling at the ordering stage, like recommending larger pizzas or add-on sides.

15-22% check lift
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Faster Table Turnover

Table turnover time decreases by 8-12 minutes as ordering and payment happen in parallel with kitchen preparation — no waiting for the server.

8-12 minutes saved per table
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Front-of-House Staff Savings

Labor savings of 10-15% on front-of-house staffing as one server can oversee more tables when ordering and payment are fully automated.

10-15% labor reduction
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Same-Store Sales Boost

Digital menu enables dynamic pricing for lunch specials or happy hours, boosting same-store sales by 5-8% while maintaining or improving margins.

5-8% same-store growth
Based on real data from PizzaAutomation QR Dine-In deployments

QR Dine-In / Tableside Features

Scan-to-order tableside dining experience with full menu browsing, split checks, digital tipping, and server request capabilities.

Scan-to-Order Experience

Customers scan a table QR code with their phone to instantly access the menu, customize items, and place orders without waiting.

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One-Tap Scan

Customers scan the QR code with any smartphone camera — no app download required, opens directly in browser.

Full Digital Menu

Interactive menu with high-res photos, ingredient lists, dietary filters, allergens, and customization options.

Customization Engine

Full pizza builder with topping choices, crust styles, sauce options, and special instructions directly on the phone.

Cart Management

Add items, adjust quantities, review order, and split items across multiple courses during the meal.

Order Submission

Orders sent directly to KDS with table number and seat position for accurate food running.

Split Checks & Payments

Flexible bill splitting by item, seat, or equal share with multiple payment methods and digital tipping at the table.

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Split by Seat

Each diner pays for their own items with individual payment processing and itemized receipts.

Equal Split

Divide the total bill equally among the party with automatic tax and tip calculation per person.

Multi-Method Payment

Each person can pay with a different method — card, digital wallet, cash, or gift card — in one transaction.

Digital Tipping

Configurable tip prompts with preset percentages, custom amounts, and the option to tip per server or per table.

Payment Confirmation

Digital receipt sent via SMS or email with itemized breakdown and tip confirmation for each payer.

Server Integration

Seamless integration with waitstaff — order modifications, service requests, drink refills, and table status updates.

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Service Requests

Customers request service, refills, or assistance with a tap that sends an alert to the assigned server's device.

Order Modifications

Customers can request modifications to placed orders that servers can approve or adjust before sending to kitchen.

Table Assignment

QR codes link to specific tables and seats with automatic server assignment based on section assignment.

Table Timer

Track dining duration with server alerts for tables approaching average meal time.

Course Management

Allow customers to order appetizers first, then entrees and desserts, with timed release to the kitchen.

Tableside Analytics

Data on table turn times, popular dine-in items, average check sizes, and customer satisfaction per table and server.

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Table Turn Times

Monitor average dining duration, table turnover rate, and identify bottlenecks in the dine-in experience.

Menu Performance

See which items are most popular for dine-in vs. takeout with real-time menu performance dashboards.

Average Check Analysis

Track average check size by party size, time of day, day of week, and server assignment.

Satisfaction Tracking

Post-meal surveys tied to specific tables provide real-time feedback on food, service, and atmosphere.

Peak Period Analysis

Identify peak dine-in periods with historical trends to optimize staffing and table availability.

Why Your Business Needs QR Dine-In / Tableside

In today's competitive pizza market, standing still means falling behind. QR Dine-In / Tableside addresses the critical gaps that hold restaurants back.

The Critical Problem It Solves

Dine-in pizza restaurants face a growing expectation for contactless, self-service ordering, yet most still rely on busy servers to take orders one table at a time. During peak hours, customers wait 5-10 minutes just to place an order, and table turnover slows when payment also requires server intervention. Menu specials, customizations, and add-ons are often forgotten or miscommunicated, leading to lost revenue and order errors. Younger customers especially prefer browsing a menu on their phone rather than verbal ordering, and restaurants without digital tableside options are seen as outdated.

How It Transforms Your Operations

The QR Dine-In / Tableside Ordering module lets diners scan a tabletop QR code with their phone to browse the full menu, customize pizzas, and place orders directly to the kitchen. The system integrates with table management to track which tables are occupied, how long they've been seated, and when orders are ready for service. Customers can split checks, apply loyalty rewards, and tip digitally without flagging down a server. Staff receive mobile alerts when new orders arrive and when tables need clearing, optimizing the entire dine-in workflow.

Why You Need It in Today's Market

Consumer comfort with QR-based dining has skyrocketed post-pandemic, with 73% of diners now preferring digital menus and self-ordering options when dining in. Pizza restaurants face intense competition from fast-casual concepts that already offer seamless tableside technology. Labor shortages make it difficult to staff enough servers for traditional table service, while customers expect faster, more accurate service than ever. In 2025-2026, integrated QR dining is no longer a differentiator but a baseline expectation, and restaurants without it risk negative reviews citing slow service.

ROI & Financial Impact

QR dine-in ordering increases average check size by 15-22% due to suggestive upselling at the digital ordering stage, such as recommending larger pizzas or add-on sides. Table turnover time decreases by 8-12 minutes per table as ordering and payment happen in parallel with kitchen preparation. Labor savings of 10-15% on front-of-house staffing are achievable, as one server can oversee more tables when ordering and payment are automated. The digital menu also enables dynamic pricing for lunch specials or happy hours, further boosting same-store sales by 5-8%.

Competitive Advantage

Basic QR menu solutions are static web pages that don't connect to POS or kitchen systems, requiring staff to manually re-enter orders. PizzaAutomation's QR module is a full two-way ordering system that sends orders directly to the KDS and updates table status automatically. Competitors offer QR ordering only as part of expensive full-service kiosk packages, whereas PizzaAutomation provides it as a lightweight, low-cost module that works on any smartphone. The deep integration with loyalty and promotions means a customer's personalized offers appear automatically when they scan the code, driving redemption rates that standalone QR menus cannot achieve.

Seamless Integration

The QR module links with the Table Management system to provide real-time table status across the dining room, visible to both servers and managers. All orders flow directly into the Kitchen Display System, and completed orders automatically trigger payment prompts on the customer's phone. The module pulls menu data and pricing from the central Menu Management system, ensuring consistency across dine-in, takeout, and delivery channels. Customer profiles built during QR ordering feed into the CRM and Loyalty modules, tracking dining preferences, visit frequency, and spending patterns.

Security & Compliance

The QR code generation uses time-limited, table-specific tokens that prevent off-premises scanning or reuse, ensuring only in-restaurant diners can access the ordering interface. All communication between the customer's device and the ordering platform is encrypted via TLS 1.3, and no payment information is stored on the customer's phone. PCI DSS compliance is maintained through hosted payment pages that tokenize card data before it reaches the restaurant's network. The system supports GDPR right-to-erasure requests, automatically deleting customer data after a configurable retention period.

Key Specifications & Capabilities

Works with any smartphone camera with no app download required, supporting iOS 14+ and Android 10+. Menu pages load in under 1.5 seconds even on 3G connections, with offline fallback displaying a cached menu. Supports up to 250 concurrent table sessions per location without performance degradation. Multi-language menu support with automatic locale detection based on device language settings. Integration APIs for all major POS systems and KDS platforms with average setup time of under 30 minutes per location.

How It Works

Launch in days, not months.

1

Configure

Set up the module with your business data, preferences, and rules in minutes.

2

Integrate

Connect with your existing systems — POS, payroll, inventory, and more.

3

Go Live

Activate and start seeing results immediately with our guided onboarding.

QR Dine-In / Tableside Comparison

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Core Functionality
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AI IntegrationNative AI
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Multi-Location SupportUnified platformSeparate instancesSeparate instancesSeparate instances
Reporting & AnalyticsReal-time dashboardsBasic reportsBasic reportsLimited reports
API & IntegrationsOpen API + webhooksLimited APINo APILimited API
Mobile AccessFull mobile appWeb-onlyWeb-onlyMobile app
Support24/7 priority supportBusiness hoursEmail onlyBusiness hours
PricingAll-inclusivePer-feature feesPer-feature feesPer-feature fees

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about QR Dine-In / Tableside.

What Our Customers Say

Hear from restaurant businesses that use QR Dine-In / Tableside.

The QR Dine-In / Tableside module transformed how we operate. We saw immediate improvements in efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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Maria Santos
Operations Director, Bella Napoli Pizza Group

Switching to Restaurant++'s QR Dine-In / Tableside was one of the best decisions we made. The AI capabilities alone put them years ahead of competitors.

J
James Chen
CEO, Dough & Co.

We evaluated every platform on the market. Restaurant++'s QR Dine-In / Tableside was the clear winner — more features, better AI, and lower total cost.

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Sarah Thompson
VP of Operations, Crust & Flame Enterprises

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