Step-by-step guide: How to create your restaurant
on the Menivo QR menu platform

The restaurant creation process on Menivo is simple, fast and requires no technical knowledge. In a few steps, you configure your profile, build the digital menu and generate the QR code to display on tables — all from one place.

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Quick setup

From registration to the first active QR code in less than 10 minutes, with no technical experience required.

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Complete digital menu

Add categories, products with photos and prices, allergens and nutritional values — all accessible via QR scan.

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Unique QR per restaurant

Each restaurant receives its own QR code, automatically updated every time you modify the menu.

Creating a restaurant on Menivo — complete step-by-step guide

Follow these steps and your restaurant will be online with a professional QR menu in no time.

Register on Menivo.io

Go to menivo.io and create a free account. You'll only need an email address and a password. After activating your account, you are automatically redirected to the admin panel, where you can immediately start the restaurant creation process.

💡 Pro tip: Use an email address you access constantly — you will receive notifications about orders, reservations and platform updates on this address.

Add the restaurant: name, address and logo

From the admin panel, select the option to add a new restaurant. Fill in the restaurant name (in Romanian and, optionally, in English), the address, the operating hours and a suggestive description. Upload the venue's logo — the image is automatically processed and converted to WebP format for maximum performance. You can check the detailed guide about configuring restaurant settings and general information directly on the Menivo platform.

💡 Pro tip: Add a description of at least 30 characters — this helps customers understand your restaurant's profile right from the digital menu.

Create menu categories

Once the restaurant is saved, move on to building the menu structure. Add relevant categories, such as Appetizers, Main Courses, Desserts, Drinks. Each category can also be labeled as belonging to the kitchen, the bar, or both departments, making internal order management easier. Reordering categories is done simply via drag-and-drop. Learn more from the guide how to create a menu category in the app or from the article about reordering and reorganizing menu categories.

💡 Pro tip: Organize categories in the order customers usually go through a menu — from appetizers to desserts. A logical structure reduces decision time and improves the experience.

Add products with photos, prices and descriptions

In each category, add the menu products. For each dish you can fill in: the name (in Romanian and English), the description, the ingredients, the price, the weight and an attractive photo. You can also check whether the product is frozen, information that is legally important. Check out the complete tutorial about how to add and create products in the menu for all available options.

💡 Pro tip: Product photos significantly increase the order rate. Use bright images with a clean background, taken in natural light for the best visual impact.

Configure allergens and nutritional values

Menivo allows you to associate food allergens with each individual product, complying with the legal obligations in force in Romania. The platform includes an AI-based allergen generator, which automatically suggests allergens based on the ingredients entered. In addition, the nutritional value calculator for the menu allows you to display complete information about calories, protein, carbohydrates and fats. This is essential information for health-conscious customers. Also read the guide about legal obligations regarding food allergens in restaurants to be fully compliant.

💡 Pro tip: Use the AI allergen generator to save time — it analyzes the ingredient list and automatically identifies potential allergens, reducing the risk of omissions.

Generate and download the QR code

Once the menu is complete, go to the QR Code section in your restaurant panel. The platform automatically generates a unique QR code, linked directly to the restaurant's public page. Download the code in high resolution format and display it on tables, at the entrance, or on promotional materials. Every time you update the menu, the QR code stays the same — customers will always see up-to-date information. If you want to better understand the technology behind it, read the article what is a QR code and how does it work.

💡 Pro tip: Print the QR code on water- and grease-resistant materials — table stands, stickers or acrylic boards — for greater durability in the restaurant environment.

What you need to create a restaurant on Menivo

Before you start, prepare this information and these resources for a smooth process:

A valid email address to create an account on menivo.io
The full name and address of the restaurant, including operating hours
The restaurant's logo in JPG, PNG or WebP format (minimum 400×400 px recommended)
The list of menu categories you want to create (e.g., Appetizers, Soups, Main Courses)
The names, descriptions and prices of the menu products
Product photos (optional, but recommended for better conversions)
The list of ingredients for each product, needed to complete allergens and nutritional values
A printer or printing provider to materialize the QR code for tables
An active Menivo subscription — choose the plan that suits your needs by checking the guide how to choose the right subscription

Useful resources for a complete setup

After completing the restaurant creation process, you can also explore the platform's other advanced features:

Are you ready to start creating your restaurant on Menivo?

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Step-by-step guide: How to create your restauranton the Menivo QR menu platform