Is an AR Menu Worth It?

ROI analysis for local restaurant owners. See when AR menus make sense and how to measure success.

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Is an AR Menu Worth It for Local Restaurants?

The Investment Question

Every restaurant owner asks: is AR menu technology worth the investment? Let us break down the numbers.

Costs

  • Monthly subscription: $99-249 depending on plan
  • 3D model creation: Usually included in subscription
  • Hardware: $0 (customers use their phones)
  • Training: Minimal (simple QR code system)

Returns

  • Order value increase: 25-40% average
  • Reduced mistakes: 60% fewer remakes
  • Marketing value: Social shares = free advertising
  • Competitive edge: Stand out locally

Break-Even Analysis

For a restaurant with $40 average order and 50 daily orders:

  • 25% increase = $10 more per order
  • Daily additional revenue: $500
  • Monthly additional revenue: $15,000
  • Monthly cost: $99-249
  • ROI: 60x-150x

When AR Makes Sense

AR menus are worth it if you:

  • Have visually appealing dishes
  • Want to increase order values
  • Serve tourists or diverse customers
  • Want competitive differentiation
  • Value customer experience

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