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Use case

QR code marketing for restaurants and cafés

Turn every check, every table and every shift into a Google review trigger and a loyalty driver. QR code marketing games live in 15 minutes, GDPR-compliant out of the box, translated into 5 European languages for local and international guests.

Why QronoPlay for restaurants

Built for independent restaurants, gastropubs, hotel restaurants and food trucks.

Google reviews and Trustpilot post-meal

Turn the QR on the check into a review trigger: your guest plays a quick game, wins a free coffee, and gets a one-tap invitation to leave a review. GDPR-compliant, no review buying, no third-party tracker.

Digital loyalty without paper cards

Built-in stamp-card program: guests scan on each visit, collect digital stamps, unlock a free dessert or a discounted entrée. No more cards lost in wallets, no more disputed punches.

Multilingual in 5 languages

Player, emails and game rules translated into EN, FR, DE, ES, IT. Essential for restaurants welcoming German, French, Italian and Spanish travelers, especially in tourist hubs.

Launch in 15 minutes, EU hosting

No IT team, no hardware. Hosted at OVH Roubaix and Strasbourg, GDPR-native. Print the QR code, place it on tables or the check holder, you are live.

Real-world restaurant scenarios

Four proven plays that turn walk-in diners into a qualified contact list.

01

Table QR for Google reviews

At the end of the meal, the server drops the check with a QR code. The guest scans, plays the wheel of fortune (free dessert, digestif, 10% off the next visit) and receives a one-tap Google or Trustpilot review invitation. GDPR-compliant.

02

Digital stamp card for brunch and coffee

For your gastropub or coffee shop: QR code on the counter, guests scan on each order. After 10 digital stamps, a free coffee and pastry. No more lost cards, real-time loyalty stats per guest.

03

Lunch giveaway for business diners

QR code on the lunch menu: business diners play, opt in to receive your weekly menu by email. You build a base of loyal local professionals on your midday shift.

04

Employee referral and word-of-mouth

Monthly draw for your front-of-house team: a magnum bottle for each validated referral via QR code. QronoPlay handles the rules, the audit trail and the random draw with verifiable seed.

Three recommended mechanics

The QronoPlay formats that maximize ROI for a restaurant marketing budget.

Wheel of fortune

Ideal at end of meal: custom segments (free digestif, house dessert, wine bottle, 10% off check). Win probabilities tuned to your prize cost, anti-fraud guardrails included.

Wine and food knowledge quiz

Three questions about your wine list, regional specialties or chef story. Qualifies the guest (casual vs gourmet) and produces a shareable score for social media. Excellent brand-education content.

Advent calendar and instant win

Monthly program to drive repeat visits: one instant win per business day, or a December calendar with a daily reward. Ideal to keep regulars engaged over time.

Frequently asked questions from restaurants

Is my QR code restaurant promotion legal in the US and UK?

Yes. QronoPlay generates rules that comply with US sweepstakes law (no purchase necessary, free alternative entry method) and qualify as a free draw under the UK Gambling Act 2005. For paid-entry promotions (consumption required), we also provide a customizable rule template to review with your legal counsel.

Can QronoPlay trigger a Google review after the game?

Yes. After your guest plays (win or lose), a thank-you screen offers a link to your Google Business Profile or Trustpilot listing. Compliant with Google's terms: no incentive to leave a positive review, no review buying. You choose when to ask (immediate or delayed).

How does your digital loyalty card replace paper cards?

Guests scan the QR code on each visit and their stamp counter increments automatically. They receive an email notification on each reward tier. No more lost cards, no more disputed punches, no more reprints every quarter. Per-guest frequency stats included.

Where is my guest data hosted?

Everything is hosted in France with OVH (Roubaix and Strasbourg). Contacts collected through your games never leave the European Union. GDPR-compliant, built-in right to erasure, on-demand CSV export for your CRM or email tool.

How many scans do I need to break even on my QronoPlay subscription?

On average, a restaurant placing a QR code on every check collects between 80 and 250 qualified opt-in emails per month, with an engagement rate of 30 to 50%. Cost per contact sits between €0.04 and €0.12, compared to €1.50 to €4 on Facebook Ads. Break-even from week one on the Pro plan.

Ready to activate your restaurant?

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