Originally Posted by
corky
Often when I look up a restaurant menu online it doesn't list prices and I hate that. I don't remember seeing that in person but if I did I would ask for a menu with prices. I have no interest in scanning a bar code to read a menu. Terrible practice.
Originally Posted by
braslvr
I'm afraid it's going to be widespread sooner than we would like.
I refuse to order or see a menu through a QR code. It's a big security risk. If that is what is required just to see a menu, I'll just walk out. You want to implement a tablet system, I have no problem with that. But the potential to go to a malicious website or software installed on your phone... Sorry, but no thanks.
Originally Posted by
gaobest
I also love using my phone to order at the table so that a server just brings the food and whatever we want. I don’t need a server to take my order on paper and then input it in a POS. Why aren’t servers using a tablet to wirelessly order my food instantly like Wagamama’s (uk) did in the 90s? So I’ll gladly order on my phone so that the food just arrives.
The reason most places don't use tablets is the high initial startup cost. You're looking at several to tens of thousands of dollars depending on the size of the restaurant. The tablets... The server and initial setup and menu scans. Then depending on the company, some require you to use them to input new dishes and maintain the system. Not cheap.