Restaurant Owner's Guide

Transform your menu into an immersive experience

TruePlate helps restaurant owners showcase their dishes in stunning 3D AR, giving customers confidence in what they're ordering while providing you with powerful insights to optimize your menu.

The Challenge

Menu photos don't tell the full story

Customer Uncertainty

Guests can't gauge portion sizes or presentation from flat photos, leading to order hesitation and disappointment.

Blind Spots in Data

Traditional menus don't show you which dishes capture attention or why customers skip certain items.

Higher Returns

When expectations don't match reality, you face complaints, refunds, and negative reviews.

The TruePlate Solution

Real-scale AR previews that convert

Show guests exactly what they'll receive — actual size, real presentation — right on their table before they order.

How It Works

From capture to customer in 4 simple steps

Object Capture Screen
Screenshot: Mode selection + capture preview
01

Capture Your Dishes

Use our guided Object Capture on your iPhone to create photorealistic 3D models of your dishes. Choose single-scan for quick captures or multi-segment mode for complex presentations.

  • Guided capture with real-time feedback
  • Multi-segment mode with flip support for complete models
  • On-device processing for instant preview
Menu Management
Screenshot: Menu items list with sections
02

Build Your Digital Menu

Add menu items with photos, descriptions, pricing, nutrition facts, and allergen info. Organize by sections and toggle visibility when you're ready to go live.

  • Full nutrition tracking (calories, protein, carbs, etc.)
  • 15+ common allergen categories
  • Custom sections and tags for easy navigation
Item Detail + Models
Screenshot: Model management with QR code
03

Publish to Your Live Menu

Attach your 3D models to menu items and publish with one tap. Generate QR codes for table tents, print menus, or digital displays.

  • Multiple model versions per item
  • E-Menu toggle for instant publish/unpublish
  • Downloadable QR codes for print materials
Analytics Dashboard
Screenshot: Home dashboard with charts
04

Track Performance & Optimize

Monitor which dishes get the most views and AR interactions. Understand your customers' behavior and optimize your menu for maximum impact.

  • Real-time view and AR session tracking
  • Device and traffic source breakdown
  • Top performing items leaderboard

Key Features

Everything you need to showcase your menu

True-Scale AR Preview

Customers see your dishes at actual size on their table — no guessing about portions or presentation.

iOS + Web AR

Works on iPhone with Quick Look and Android via Scene Viewer — no app install required for customers.

Engagement Analytics

Track page views, AR sessions, device types, and traffic sources to understand customer interest.

Performance Rankings

See your most viewed and most AR-engaged items at a glance with automatic leaderboards.

Complete Menu Info

Display pricing, descriptions, nutrition facts, allergens, and tags for full transparency.

Multi-Restaurant

Manage multiple locations from one account with custom branding and accent colors per venue.

Promotions & Discounts

Design custom banners, schedule deals, and target items or sections with percentage discounts.

Bulk Price Updates

Adjust prices across multiple items by percentage or flat amount in a single action.

Menu Import

Import existing menus from external platforms with automated data migration and image download.

Analytics & Insights

Turn data into smarter menu decisions

TruePlate gives you actionable insights about how customers interact with your menu, helping you identify opportunities to improve and optimize.

View Tracking

See which dishes get the most attention. Low views? Maybe it needs better positioning or a price adjustment.

AR Engagement

High AR sessions indicate strong purchase intent. These are your "hero dishes" — feature them prominently.

Trend Analysis

Compare 7, 30, or 90-day periods to spot trends. See what's gaining momentum and what's losing interest.

Traffic Sources

Understand where customers find your menu — direct links, QR scans, social media, or search.

Analytics Dashboard
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Business Impact

Real results for your restaurant

Reduce Order Hesitation

Customers who preview dishes in AR order with confidence. No more "What does it look like?" questions.

Fewer Returns & Complaints

When expectations match reality, customer satisfaction goes up and costly remakes go down.

Smarter Menu Engineering

Use view and engagement data to identify underperformers, test new items, and optimize pricing.

Stand Out from Competition

Offer a memorable, tech-forward dining experience that guests talk about and share.

No App Required

Customers scan a QR and view AR instantly in their browser — zero friction, maximum engagement.

Quick Setup

Capture a dish in minutes, not hours. Our guided flow makes 3D scanning simple for anyone.

App Walkthrough

A closer look at the experience

Here's what restaurant owners see when using TruePlate to manage their AR menu.

Home Dashboard
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Analytics Overview

Quick stats, trending items, and recent activity at a glance

Menu Items
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Menu Management

Organized sections, status indicators, and quick search

Item Detail
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Dish Configuration

Full details with photos, nutrition, allergens, and pricing

3D Capture

Object Capture

Guided scanning with real-time image count and feedback

Customer Menu
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E-Menu View

Beautiful menu your customers see when scanning QR

AR Preview

Customer View

What guests see when viewing your dish in AR

Ready to transform your menu?

Join restaurants using TruePlate to create memorable dining experiences.