AR Menu vs Traditional Menu

The Menu Comparison

Choosing the right menu format significantly impacts your restaurant sales. Let us compare AR menus with traditional options.

Traditional Paper Menus

Pros

• Familiar to all customers
• No technology required
• Tactile experience

Cons

• Expensive to update and reprint
• Limited visual appeal
• Hygiene concerns (shared menus)
• No analytics or insights

Basic Digital/QR Menus

Pros

• Easy to update
• Contactless
• Low cost

Cons

• Still just flat images and text
• Limited engagement
• Does not drive upsells effectively

AR Menus

Pros

• 25-40% higher order values
• Immersive 3D visualization
• Reduced order mistakes
• Shareable social media moments
• Works for any language
• Real-time updates

Cons

• Requires smartphone (99% of diners have one)
• Initial setup investment

The Sales Data

Research consistently shows AR menus outperform traditional options:

• Order Value: +25-40% with AR vs traditional
• Engagement Time: 3x longer menu browsing
• Return Rate: 60% lower food returns
• Social Sharing: 5x more likely to share experience

See detailed case studies in our AR menu revenue analysis.