QR code use cases
Businesses use QR codes to put a menu, an order form, a contact card, a product page, an event page or a sign-up form one scan away from something printed. Pick your use case to see how it works on CirculateQR, what it costs and which template to start from. Every template opens in Studio with starter content you can edit.
Hospitality & Dining
Restaurant Menus →
A mobile menu with prices, photos and allergen labels. Edit it after printing and mark dishes sold out.
Guest GuideHotel Concierge →
A bedside guest guide with WiFi, hours, room service and spa links, local tips and checkout steps.
Stamps + WiFiCafes & Bars →
A digital stamp card by the register, a WiFi code on the tables and a menu page you can edit.
One-Scan ConnectGuest WiFi →
Guests scan to join your WiFi without typing the password. The code is free and never expires.
Mobile MenusFood Trucks →
A menu page with today's spot at the top. Change prices and mark items sold out without reprinting.
Tasting NotesWine & Cocktail Lists →
A wine or cocktail list with glass and bottle prices, tasting notes and pairings. Mark bottles sold out.
Welcome GuideVacation Rental Check-In →
Check-in times, door code, WiFi, house rules, local tips and a checkout checklist in one guide.
Scan to OrderTable Ordering →
Guests order from their phone and you see it in your dashboard. They pay their server. No app download.
Guest GuideVacation Rentals →
Check-in times, WiFi with copy buttons, house notes, local tips and a checkout checklist on one page.
Recipe PageRecipe Cards →
A code on a recipe card or pack opens the full recipe: dish photo, ingredients, method, allergens and a link to the video.
Retail & Commerce
Product Packaging →
A packaging code opens a mobile page with product details, care info and links to the manual, warranty and reorder.
Shop After HoursStorefront Windows →
A window code opens your online shop, booking page or menu. Count scans and change the link at any time.
Pop-Up PagePop-Up Shops →
Dates, opening hours, location and a pre-order link, plus an email sign-up for your next pop-up.
Product DetailsPrice Tags →
A tag code opens a product page with photo, price, specs and links to buy online or read reviews.
In-Aisle DetailsShelf Talkers & Displays →
Shoppers scan a shelf sign for specs, photos and links to comparisons. Update the page without reprinting.
In-Box PageUnboxing Experience →
An insert card code opens first-use tips, care notes, a thank-you code and links to reorder or leave a review.
Digital Stamp CardLoyalty Programs →
A free stamp card customers keep in their phone's browser. Staff add stamps with a PIN, and the reward comes after the stamps you set.
Start a ReturnReturns & Receipts →
A receipt code opens a return form for the order number, item and reason. Requests are listed in your Responses, and you reply.
Size GuidesFitting Rooms →
A fitting-room code opens your size guide, online catalog or styling page. Change the link as collections change.
Events & Entertainment
Event Tickets →
Date, venue, directions, add to calendar and your ticket link on one page you can update.
Attendee GuideConferences →
The schedule, WiFi, venue details and links to slides on one attendee page you can update during the event.
Smart Music LinkMusic & Artists →
One code sends iPhones to Apple Music and every other phone to your main link, such as Spotify.
Trackable PrintPrint Advertising →
Count scans from posters, flyers and billboards, tag visits with UTM campaigns and change the page after printing.
VIP PassVIP Access →
A pass page with the entrance, perks, schedule and host contact. Optional one-time codes on the Studio plan.
Lead CaptureTrade Show Booths →
Visitors fill in a short lead form on their phone. Responses collect in your dashboard and export as CSV.
Game DaySports & Stadiums →
A game-day page with kickoff time, schedule, lineup, fan WiFi and links to food, the team shop and tickets.
Guest RepliesWedding RSVPs →
Guests scan the invitation to RSVP with party size and dietary needs, and get the date, venue, directions and schedule.
Artist & PriceArt Galleries →
A code on each wall label opens the work's page: artist, medium, size, price, the artist's words and an inquiry form.
Professional Services
Real Estate Lawn Signs →
A listing page from the yard sign: price, a photo, key details and a form to request a showing.
Tap to SaveBusiness Cards →
A contact page with your photo, title and links. One tap saves your details to their phone.
Patient Check-InHealthcare →
Clinic hours, what to bring, and links to your patient forms, portal and billing on one page.
Equipment GuidesFitness & Gyms →
Scan a machine for setup steps, suggested sets and a how-to video link. Update guides without new labels.
Book a SessionPersonal Trainers →
A contact page with a Book a session button, your social profiles and a Save contact button.
Portfolio LinkResume & Portfolio →
A contact page with Portfolio and LinkedIn buttons that recruiters can save to their phone.
Member GuideCoworking Spaces →
One page for new members with WiFi, access hours, printing, room booking links, house rules and who to ask.
Medicine InfoPrescription Information →
A pharmacy-written page with how to take the medicine, storage, a highlighted warning and refill links.
Booking LinkSalons & Spas →
A contact page with a Book button for your booking site, call and text buttons, your social profiles and Save contact.
Lost Pet TagsPet Services →
A collar tag that opens a contact page with call, text and email buttons for the owner. Change the number without a new tag.
Box ContentsMoving & Storage →
Label each box or storage bin with a code that opens a page listing its contents, a photo and the room it goes to.
Manual LinksEquipment Manuals →
A code on the machine opens a page with the model, key specs and links to the manual, how-to videos, spare parts and support.
Apply & ViewingsRental Applications →
A sign or flyer code opens the listing with rent and details, a link to your application, and a viewing request form.
Education & Non-Profit
Museums & Galleries →
A label code opens the object's details, the story behind it and a link to your audio guide.
Class ResourcesEducation & Schools →
Codes on handouts and posters open slides, videos or reading lists. Change the link each unit.
Scan to GiveNon-Profit & Donations →
Posters, mailers and event tables open your donation page. Payment stays with your donation provider.
Self-GuidedCampus Tours →
A tour page with each stop, visitor parking and hours, and links to the campus map, guided tours and how to apply.
Scan to GiveDonation Drives →
Open your donation page from posters, programs and collection points. Payment stays with your donation provider.
Class ResourcesClassroom Materials →
Handout and wall codes that open slides, videos or reading lists. Change the link each unit without reprinting.
Shift Sign-UpVolunteer Sign-Up →
A volunteer page with shift times, what to bring and a sign-up form. Sign-ups land in the code's Responses.
Shelf LinksLibrary Resources →
Shelf-end and display codes that open subject guides, catalog searches or e-book collections. Change links without new signs.
Object InfoMuseum Exhibits →
A page for each object with its details, the story behind it and a link to your audio guide. Edit it any time.
Manufacturing & Logistics
Asset Tracking →
A label that opens each item's asset tag, serial number, home location and who to call if it's found.
Tracking & ReturnsShipping Labels →
A label or packing-slip code that opens your order-tracking or returns page. Change it without reprinting label stock.
Daily ChecksSafety Checklists →
A check page at the equipment with the steps to tick and a sign-off form. Each sign-off lands in Responses with the time.
QC LogsQuality Control →
A checkpoint page with the spec, the inspection steps and a pass, fail or hold log that lands in your Responses.
Bin LabelsWarehouse Locations →
Scan a bin or rack label to open its page in your inventory system. Works with any phone camera.
Official DetailsProduct Authentication →
Buyers compare official product details, learn how to spot a genuine item, and report suspected fakes.
Marketing & Brand
Magazine Ads →
Readers scan to reach your page. Visits are tagged as magazine traffic so you can measure the ad.
Response TrackingDirect Mail →
Count scans from each mailing, tag visits as direct mail, and change the offer page after it's sent.
Link in BioSocial Media Links →
One code opens a page with your social profiles and links. Visitors pick the platform; you edit the links any time.
Mobile CouponsCoupon Codes →
A coupon page with the offer, a copy-the-code button, the terms and where to use it. It stops on the last day you set.
Second ScreenTV & Streaming Ads →
Viewers scan the screen to open your page. Scans by time of day show when each spot drove visits.
Travel & Transportation
Tour Guides & Attractions →
A tour page with the route, stops, directions and a link to your audio guide. No app to download.
Vehicle GuidesTransportation & Vehicles →
A code in each vehicle opens its pre-trip checks, instructions, who to call and a form to report problems.
Lost & FoundLuggage Tags →
An 'If found' page with call, text and email buttons. Keep your home address off the tag.
Trip DetailsBoarding & Gate Info →
Departure time, terminal directions, booking details and a contact, on one page you can update.
Frequently asked questions
What can a QR code do for a business?
A QR code takes someone from a printed surface to something on their phone: a menu, an order form, a contact card, a product page, an event page, a form, a loyalty card or any website. With a dynamic code you can change that destination after printing and see how often it's scanned.
Do I need a different kind of QR code for each use case?
No. Most use cases are a dynamic link code pointing at a page. CirculateQR adds hosted page types (menu, ordering, event, form, contact card, product, portal, loyalty, scratch card and scavenger hunt) so you don't need a separate website for each one. WiFi and contact codes can also be static, with nothing hosted.
Are the templates free?
The templates on these pages are built into Studio and free to start from. Some features they use, such as time or device routing, need a paid plan; each page marks which.
Don't see your use case?
Start with a link, a hosted page or a form and shape it to fit. The free plan needs no card.