A food truck has a small menu, a queue and no time. A QR code menu lets people read the list while they wait, and lets you change it from your phone when the day changes. You can set one up for free in about 10 minutes.
- Keep the menu short: 6 to 12 items, grouped as Mains, Sides, Drinks.
- Photograph your board and let AI type it in, then check every price.
- Put sizes and combos in the item name, such as “Burger and fries combo”.
- Print the code large, black on white, and put it at eye level on the serving window.
- Switch items to sold out as you run out (Starter and above).
How to set up a food truck menu
- Lead with your best sellers Put the two or three dishes you are known for at the top of the first section.
- Make combos easy to see A “Burger and fries combo” item with one price is quicker to pick than two separate items.
- Describe in one line “Smoked chicken, slaw, pickles, brioche bun” is enough. People read a phone screen while standing.
- Mark today’s special On the Starter plan and above, tick Today’s special on the dish of the day and untick it tomorrow.
- Use the sold-out switch When the last portion goes, switch it off from your phone, between orders.
An example food truck menu
A made-up example for a taco truck:
| Section | Example items |
|---|---|
| Mains | Chicken tacos (3) · Beef tacos (3) · Veggie bowl |
| Combos | Two tacos and a drink · Bowl and a drink |
| Sides | Fries · Corn · Nachos |
| Drinks | Soda · Bottled water · Fresh lemonade |
Where to put the QR code on a truck
- On the serving window: at eye level, large, where the queue can see it.
- On the side of the truck: so passers-by can read the menu before they join the queue.
- On flyers, cards and cups: so a customer can find you and your menu again later.
- In your social profile: use the menu link as your link in bio, and post where you are today.
Tip for outdoors: print on a matt finish or laminate it, so sun glare and rain do not make the code hard to scan, and test it in direct sunlight with two different phones.
Free or paid for a food truck?
The free plan gives you one text menu with a downloadable QR code, and AI that types in your menu from a photo (2 times a month). That is enough for a simple board. Starter is $1.99 a month ($19.90 a year) and adds pictures (up to 60), your logo and colours, today’s specials, a sold-out switch, a WhatsApp order button and scan counts. You can try every paid feature for 7 days with no card needed. Prices are shown in US dollars, paid by card, prepaid, with no automatic renewal. See the pricing page for every plan.
Make your food truck menu
Free plan, no card needed. Upload a photo of your menu board and AI types it in.
A note on local rules: permits, allergen information and what you must display differ by country and city. This guide covers menu layout only. Check your local requirements.
Questions people ask
Is a QR code menu good for a food truck?
Yes. A truck menu is short and changes with the day: what you stocked, what sold out, what the special is. A QR code lets you change it from your phone and keeps the same code on the window, the side of the truck and your flyers.
Do customers need mobile signal?
Yes, the menu opens as a web page, so a customer needs data on their phone. In a spot with poor signal, keep a small printed board with your five best sellers as a backup, and let the QR code carry the full list.
Can I mark an item as sold out during service?
Yes, on the Starter plan and above. When you run out, switch the item to sold out and customers in the queue stop asking for it.
Can customers pre-order?
On the Starter plan and above you can add a WhatsApp order button using your own number, so regulars can send an order before they arrive. It is a simple message to your phone, so you confirm each order yourself.
How big should the code be on a truck?
Bigger than on a table, because people scan from a queue or from a step back. Print it as large as the serving window allows, black on white with a clear border, and test it at the distance a customer stands.
Can I see how many people scan it?
Yes, on the Starter plan and above you get scan counts, which show whether the code on the window or the code on a flyer is used more.
Related tools and guides
- QR Menus — editable QR code menus with a free plan.
- See a sample menu — open a real example on your phone.
- QR code menu for cafés — specials and sold-out items.
- Turn a paper menu into a QR menu — photo in, menu out.
- How much does a QR code menu cost? — what is free and what is paid.