Free Tools for Restaurants 2026: QR Menus, Tips & Admin

Tooly · 2026-08-02 · 5 min read

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

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 $5/mo with lifetime deals and crypto payments.

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