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Free Tools for Restaurants 2026: QR Menus, Tips & Admin
Restaurants run on razor-thin margins — and the software stack eats into them. These free tools for restaurants and food businesses cover the daily grind with no signup and no budget: QR menus, tip math, invoices, and admin helpers in your browser.
The restaurant stack
| Task | Free tool | Why it wins |
|---|---|---|
| QR menus | QR Generator | Menu and ordering links, no expiry |
| Tip math | Tip Calculator | Tips and bill splits, instant |
| Sales tax | Sales Tax Calculator | Tax at any rate, any state |
| Discounts | Discount Calculator | Happy-hour and promo pricing |
| Supplier invoices | InvoiceForge | B2B invoices, free tier |
| Bank statements | BankToCSV | Statement PDF → CSV for books |
| Photos | Image Compressor | Fast menu and social photos |
| Staff forms | FormEase | Free forms for availability and feedback |
Why browser-based restaurant tools
- No per-seat fees — the whole team uses them free
- Private — sales and supplier data stays in your browser
- Instant — works from the POS station or office
- Import-ready — CSV output works with your books
Restaurant tips
- Put a QR code on every table linking to your menu or ordering page
- Verify tips and splits with the Tip Calculator at shift close
- Convert statements monthly with BankToCSV — vendors and taxes get easier
- Send supplier invoices with InvoiceForge instead of emailing hand-typed ones
Build your restaurant toolkit — no signup
Start with QR Generator
Start with QR Generator
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these restaurant tools really free? Yes — the free tiers cover daily use with no watermark.
Is business data uploaded? No — everything runs in your browser, so sales data stays on your device.
Can I use QR codes commercially? Yes — static QR codes never expire and are free to use on menus and materials.
What about paid upgrades? Pro plans start at €10/mo with lifetime deals and crypto payments.