Table QR Tipping: Tents, Coasters, and Menus

Summary

Place scannable QRs at the table (tents, coasters, menu footer) to lift tip attach rate without waiting for the terminal.
Use clear microcopy and presets so guests can pick AED 5/10/15 (or 10%/12.5%/15%) in one tap—optional and transparent.
Choose static vs staff‑level codes: pooled venue QR for simplicity, or per‑table/staff codes for granular attribution.
Measure weekly: scans → conversions → avg tip; compare variants and roll out the winners by branch.

Table tents, coasters, and menu footers with QR tipping

Table‑side QR tipping captures gratitude at the moment of delight—when service lands and guests still have their phones out. This guide shows where to place QRs (tents, coasters, menu footers), what to print, and how to track performance so you can grow tips per cover with minimal friction.

Where to place (and why it matters)

Table tents

Two‑sided A6 or 100×180 mm; sits within reach.
High scan visibility; survives spills if laminated.
Best for full‑service with longer dwell time.

Coasters

Round 100 mm / square 90×90 mm.
Personal touch per guest; swap by daypart.
Use waterproof stock or sealed edges.

Menu footer

Persistent, “always‑on” placement.
Pairs with Scan & Pay or bill review.
Great for cafés and quick‑service.

Design & print specs

QR readability

Short URL (e.g., tips.brand/21) for small codes.
Quiet zone (white border) and high contrast.
Size: 28–36 mm square for tents/menus; 32–40 mm on coasters.
Error correction: Q (~25%) if artwork/logos are nearby.

Durability & hygiene

Lamination or PVC; matte finish to reduce glare.
Alcohol‑wipe friendly coatings; replace scuffed items monthly.
Contrast‑safe brand colors; avoid low‑contrast overlays.

Copy blocks (ready‑to‑use)

Minimal

SCAN TO TIP
Fast • Optional • Secure

With presets

SCAN TO TIP → AED 5 / 10 / 15
Or choose your own amount
Thanks for supporting the team

Static vs staff‑level QR

Venue static (pooled)

One QR per site; simplest rollout.
Pool tips by branch/shift; reconcile via dashboard exports.
Best for cafés and counters.

Staff/table codes (attributed)

Encode table_id / server_id for granular reporting.
Great for service‑heavy dining and large patios.
Use signed URLs (HMAC) and expiries to prevent tampering.

// Example signed URL (table/staff)
https://tips.brand.co/tip?r=qr&site=DIFC&table=T21&server=NAOMI-04&v=1&ts=2025-08-27T16:40:00Z&sig=ab12c...

// UTM for analytics
utm_source=table_qr&utm_medium=print&utm_campaign=qr_tips&utm_content=tent_coaster_menu

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Landing page pattern (one‑tap, optional)

Detect site/table/server from URL; greet by venue name.
Offer three presets (AED 5/10/15 or 10/12.5/15%) + Custom.
Show updated total immediately and mark tip “optional”.
Confirm → success screen with “thanks” and receipt.

Owner checklist (30‑minute rollout)

Choose code type (venue static vs staff/table attributed).
Generate signed URLs; print tents/coasters/menus with short URLs.
Place at sightlines: table edge, drink rail, menu footer.
Train staff using the script below; test scan & pay flows.
Schedule weekly exports and branch attach‑rate targets.

Staff script (10 seconds)

“There’s a QR on your table if you’d like to leave a tip—totally optional.”

Menu footer (microcopy)

Scan to tip (optional)
Card • Wallet

A picture is worth a thousand words. Action is worth a thousand pictures. Scan the QR code and see us in action right away.

Measurement & benchmarks

Core metrics

Attach rate = table QR tips ÷ paid checks
Scan‑through = unique scans ÷ seated covers
Conversion = completed tips ÷ unique scans
Avg tip = tip AED ÷ tips count

A/B tests

Copy: “Scan to tip” vs “Say thanks with a tip”
Preset set: AED 5/10/15 vs 10/12.5/15%
Placement: tent center vs edge; coaster vs menu footer
Static venue vs staff/table attributed

// Suggested CSV headers
date, branch, table, server, scans, tips_count, tip_aed, avg_tip_aed, variant

// Weekly process
1) Export tips by site/table/server from dashboard
2) Join with POS covers/checks by branch/daypart
3) Compute attach rate, scan‑through, conversion
4) Compare variants and roll out winners

FAQs

Will table QRs cannibalize terminal tips?

Typically no—table QRs capture tips when guests don’t wait for the terminal (early departure, split bills). You’ll usually see a net lift in attach rate.

How many tents/coasters per table?

One tent per table (2–4 seats), plus one coaster per guest for bars/patios. Place at the visual edge for easy scanning.

How do we attribute tips to staff?

Use staff/table parameters in the QR and sign URLs. Export tips by server/table for pooling or direct‑to‑staff payout.

Notes

This page follows the same layout and component structure as your earlier guide, ensuring visual consistency across your knowledge base.