Dynamic QR code
A QR code that encodes a redirect URL controlled by the operator, allowing the destination to be changed without reprinting the code. The opposite of a static QR code, which has the URL hard-coded into the printed pattern.
Why this matters for restaurants: When you change a menu price, swap an item, or fix a typo, a dynamic QR keeps working — the printed code stays the same; only the destination behind it updates. A static QR baked with a specific URL means every menu change requires reprinting every sticker, table tent, and window decal carrying the code.
For restaurants, dynamic QR is almost always the right choice. The exception: a permanent landing page (website homepage, ordering portal) that will never change. Watch out for "free" dynamic QR generators that expire the redirect after 14-30 days — pick a service that hosts the destination permanently on the free tier. See our deeper breakdown in Dynamic vs Static QR Code for Restaurant Menus.
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