{
  "id": 14922607,
  "title": "How a Philippine Café or Sari-Sari Store Can Make a Free QR Menu and WiFi Code",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/how-a-philippine-cafe-or-sari-sari-store-can-make-a-free-qr-menu-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T09:44:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/mughalg4228/how-a-philippine-cafe-or-sari-sari-store-can-make-a-free-qr-menu-and-wifi-code-4k2m"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "To create a QR menu and WiFi code for a Philippine café or sari-sari store, begin by separating payment and information information. Keep using the official payment QR from your app or bank for transactions. Generate two types of codes: payment and information. For payment, use the official QR from your provider and do not replace it. For information, you can create your own QR codes for free. Start by putting your menu online on a platform that is easy to update, such as a Facebook post or album, a PDF saved to Google Drive, a Google Doc, or a free one-page website. Make sure the link is accessible without requiring a login or permission. Next, create the menu QR code using a service like qrfyy. Choose the menu or URL type and paste your link into the preview. Customize the code with a label like \"Scan for Menu\" and select dark colors on a light background. Decide between static or dynamic code. A static code stores the link inside the image and never expires, while a dynamic code points to a short redirect that you can change later. Save the owner key somewhere safe for future edits. Download the code as SVG for printing or PNG for online posting. When creating the WiFi QR code, enter the network name, password, and security type. Most phones will automatically offer to join the network, so customers do not have to manually input the password. Place a guest network if possible to separate it from your main network. Remember to update the WiFi code if the password changes. Other useful codes to consider adding include your Facebook page, Google review link, Shopee store link, or WhatsApp/Viber for pickup orders. However, limit the number of codes displayed to avoid confusion. When printing the QR codes, ensure they are at least 3 cm wide and larger if customers will be scanning from a distance. Laminate table cards for durability and place the WiFi code near the seating area. Test the final printout on both Android and iPhone devices before printing a batch to ensure proper functionality. With this setup, a simple counter sign with the official payment QR, menu cards, and a WiFi card should suffice. The total cost will primarily depend on the printing expenses. If the menu changes, simply edit the dynamic code or replace the file, and the printed cards will remain functional.",
  "summary": "A small shop gets the same questions all day: \"Do you have a menu?\" \"What's the WiFi?\" \"Do you have a Facebook page?\" Two printed QR codes can answer most of them, and they don't have to cost anything. This guide shows how to set them up properly, including the mistake many stores make with payment codes. Before you start: keep payment and information separate This matters more than anything else…",
  "key_points": [
    "Separate payment and information on QR codes",
    "Create menu QR from online platform link",
    "Design WiFi QR with network details"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}