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Menu Scans

Track how diners access your menu through QR codes and direct links.

Scan Analytics

Total Scans

See how many times your menu has been accessed:

  • QR code scans
  • Direct link visits
  • Combined total

Scan Sources

Breakdown by access method:

SourceDescription
QR CodeScanned from printed material
Direct LinkTyped or clicked URL
Social MediaLinks from social platforms
SearchFound via search engine

Time-Based Analysis

Daily Patterns

See when diners scan:

  • Peak hours (usually lunch/dinner)
  • Day-of-week patterns
  • Holiday impacts

Trend Analysis

Track changes over time:

  • Week-over-week growth
  • Seasonal patterns
  • Impact of marketing campaigns

Location Analytics

If you have multiple locations:

By Location

See scans per location:

All Locations: 1,234 scans ├── Downtown: 567 (46%) ├── Mall: 423 (34%) └── Airport: 244 (20%)

Location Comparison

Compare locations:

  • Which gets most traffic
  • Growth rates by location
  • Peak times vary by location

QR Code Performance

Multiple QR Codes

Track each QR code separately:

  • Table tents
  • Window displays
  • Marketing materials
  • Social media shares

Creating Trackable QR Codes

  1. Navigate to QR Code
  2. Click Create New Code
  3. Name the code (e.g., “Table Tent - February”)
  4. Download and use
  5. Track separately in analytics

Device Insights

Device Types

See what devices diners use:

DeviceTypical %
Mobile85-95%
Tablet3-8%
Desktop2-7%

Operating Systems

iOS vs. Android breakdown:

  • Useful for testing
  • May vary by location

Engagement Metrics

Bounce Rate

Percentage who leave without viewing items:

  • Lower is better
  • High bounce = menu loading issues?

Session Duration

Average time spent on menu:

  • Longer = more engagement
  • Track after menu redesigns

Pages per Session

How many items/sections viewed:

  • Higher = exploring more
  • Consider menu organization

Campaign Tracking

UTM Parameters

Track marketing campaigns:

  1. Add UTM parameters to your menu link
  2. Share on marketing channels
  3. View campaign performance separately

Example:

https://yourrestaurant.atlee.app?utm_source=instagram&utm_campaign=spring_menu

Campaign Reports

See for each campaign:

  • Total visits
  • Unique visitors
  • Conversion to filter usage
  • Time spent

Export Data

Download Reports

  1. Go to Analytics > Scans
  2. Select date range
  3. Click Export
  4. Choose format (CSV or PDF)

Available Data Points

Exports include:

  • Timestamp
  • Source type
  • Location (if multi-location)
  • Device type
  • Session duration
  • Pages viewed

Best Practices

Optimize Placement

Based on scan data:

  • High-traffic spots = keep QR codes there
  • Low-traffic spots = relocate or improve visibility

Track Marketing

Create unique QR codes for:

  • Different campaigns
  • A/B testing
  • Print vs. digital

Watch for:

  • Declining scans = time to refresh QR codes?
  • Seasonal drops = expected or concerning?
  • Location gaps = opportunity for improvement
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