Why NFC in the restaurant industry?
Paper menus wear out, go stale and are expensive to reprint every time prices change. QR codes solved part of the problem, but require the guest to open the camera and aim at the code. With NFC the guest simply holds their phone against the chip, the menu opens instantly.
The menu isn't even the main point. It's everything else you can connect to the same chip: table booking, today's special, Google reviews and social media.
Four ways restaurants use TactusWay
- Digital menu on the table: one chip per table. Update the menu in the dashboard and every table shows the new version instantly.
- Google reviews at the exit: "Enjoyed your visit? Tap here" by the register. More reviews means better visibility on Google Maps.
- Table booking outside: a chip in the window lets passers-by book a table even when you're closed.
- Staff business cards: the maître d' and manager share contact info with one tap to suppliers and event planners.
💡 Tip: Smart Redirect lets the same chip show different content: first-time visitors see the menu, while returning guests can be sent straight to the review page.
What about older guests and phones without NFC?
Every TactusWay chip includes a QR code as backup. iPhone 7 and newer plus Android phones from 2016 onward have NFC built in, that covers the vast majority of guests. The rest scan the QR code with their camera.
What does it cost?
The Starter plan (299 NOK/mo) includes NFC chips and a digital profile. For restaurants with multiple locations, the Business plan (799 NOK/mo) gives central management of all chips from one dashboard, plus analytics showing which tables and times drive the most engagement.
Get started in 15 minutes
- Create an account and add your menu, booking and review links
- Receive pre-programmed NFC chips in the mail
- Attach the chips to tables, the register and the window
- Track taps and clicks in the dashboard