Scandish — Instant QR Menu Platform

Project Overview

Scandish is an instant QR menu platform that lets restaurants create and update digital menus in seconds without PDFs or designers. Customers simply scan a QR code to view the menu on their phone—no app download required.

The Problem

Restaurants were struggling with:

• Expensive Printing Costs: Constantly reprinting menus is costly
• Update Difficulty: Changing prices or specials requires full reprints
• Time Delays: Can't respond quickly to ingredient availability or market changes
• No Analytics: No visibility into what customers are viewing
• Contact Concerns: Shared physical menus raise hygiene concerns

Restaurants needed a solution that was fast to set up, easy to update, and saved money on printing.

My Solution

Scandish solves these problems with a simple promise: Edit menus in seconds, no PDFs or designers needed.

Key Features

Instant Menu Creation

• Setup in under 10 minutes
• No design skills required
• Drag-and-drop interface
• Works on any device

Real-Time Updates

• Change prices in 5 seconds
• Update specials instantly
• Same QR code, always up-to-date
• Update from your phone

QR Code Generation

• One-click QR code creation
• Printable QR codes for tables
• Works with any phone
• No app download needed

Mobile-Optimized

• Beautiful, readable menus
• Fast loading on any device
• Compatible with any phone
• Professional presentation

Photo Uploads

• Add dish photos to upsell items
• Visual menu increases engagement
• Professional presentation

Advanced Analytics (Pro Plan)

• Track views and scans
• See which items are popular
• Understand customer behavior
• Make data-driven decisions

Custom Branding (Pro Plan)

• Add your logo
• Custom colors
• Match your brand
• Professional appearance

Tech Stack & Architecture

• Next.js 15: Fast, SEO-friendly pages for each menu
• TypeScript: Type-safe development
• Tailwind CSS: Beautiful, responsive design
• Supabase: Secure infrastructure with bank-level SSL
• Vercel: Global edge deployment for instant loading

Built on Supabase's secure infrastructure with bank-level SSL encryption to protect restaurant and customer data.

Results & Metrics

• 500+ restaurants using the platform
• 50,000+ QR scans delivered
• 99% uptime reliability
• $199 average monthly savings per restaurant
• 85% reduction in menu printing costs (case study)

Restaurants from food trucks to large chains use Scandish to reduce costs, increase flexibility, and provide better customer experiences.

Why Restaurants Love Scandish

Instant Updates: Change prices or specials instantly without reprinting Mobile-Friendly: Customers view menus on their phones—no app needed Photo Upsells: Add photos to increase dish sales Cost Savings: Eliminate printing costs entirely Easy Setup: Get started in under 10 minutes

Business Model

Free Plan

• 1 menu
• 3 items
• QR code generation
• Basic features

Starter Plan - $9/month

• Up to 5 menus
• Unlimited items
• Photo uploads
• Watermark removal
• Location management

Pro Plan - $29/month

• Unlimited menus
• Advanced analytics (views, scans, clicks)
• Custom branding (logos and colors)
• Dedicated support
• Priority features

30-day money-back guarantee with no long-term commitment.

Lessons Learned

Building Scandish taught me:

• The power of simplicity in restaurant tech
• How instant updates create real value
• The importance of mobile-first design
• Building for both restaurant owners and customers
• Making technical complexity invisible

The platform continues to grow, serving restaurants from small cafés to large chains, all looking to reduce costs and gain flexibility.