Why paper menus cost more than they look
The price of a printed menu is not just the first print run. It is every reprint when a price changes, every seasonal menu swap, and every menu you replace after a spill or wear. For a restaurant that changes prices a few times a year, those hidden costs add up to hundreds of euros. A digital QR menu replaces all of that with one flat subscription and instant, free updates.
What a QR menu replaces
- Reprints for price changes: free and instant on a digital menu.
- Seasonal menu swaps: a one-tap toggle instead of a new print run.
- Damaged menus: nothing to replace, the menu lives on the guest's phone.
- Extra languages for tourists: unlimited, at no extra cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much do paper menus cost a restaurant per year?
A typical 20 to 25 table restaurant spends roughly €450 to €1,000 per year on printed menus once you count the initial print run, reprints for price and seasonal changes, and replacing damaged menus. The exact figure depends on how often prices change and how many menus wear out.
How much does a digital QR menu cost?
doXmenu costs €12.99 per month billed annually, which is €155.88 per year, with the first month free. That single price covers unlimited items, unlimited languages, allergen tags, and instant updates, with no per-table fees or commissions.
How much can I save by switching to a QR menu?
Most restaurants save several hundred euros per year, often 3 to 6 times cheaper than maintaining accurate paper menus. Use the calculator above to get an estimate for your own restaurant based on your print costs and how often you reprint.
Does the QR menu price change with more tables or languages?
No. doXmenu is one flat price regardless of how many tables you have or how many languages you add. Paper menu costs, on the other hand, scale up with both.