Stop Paying 30% App Taxes.
Own Your Menu with a 10-Minute Dynamic QR Code.
Cut hundreds in paper reprint costs, update prices and "Sold Out" dishes instantly from your phone, and broadcast your daily specials to thousands of hungry Baltimore diners — with 0% third-party commissions.
Why Baltimore Operators Are Ditching 30% App Fees
Third-party delivery giants take up to a third of your revenue while hiding your own customer data. Baltimore Food Guide puts your kitchen back in control.
Third-Party Delivery Apps
DoorDash, Grubhub, UberEats- 15% to 30% commission shaved off every single food order.
- Customer data is held hostage — you never get their email or phone number.
- Competitor ads appear on your page, siphoning diners away.
- Clunky 5MB PDF menus that guests struggle to pinch-and-zoom on mobile.
- $400 - $1,200 annual cost just reprinting physical paper menus when inflation strikes.
Baltimore Food Guide Pro
Flat $29/mo · 100% Direct Profit- 0% Commission: Every dollar from direct calls and ordering links stays with your kitchen.
- 10-Minute Dynamic QR Menu: Mobile-optimized, instant load, no app download required.
- 1-Click Price & "Sold Out" Updates: 86 a dish in 3 seconds directly from your phone.
- Live Daily Specials Broadcast: Syndicate happy hours and chef features city-wide.
- Pinned Top Placement: Featured prominently at the top of your neighborhood directory.
How Every Baltimore Food Business Wins with Pro
No two culinary operations are identical. Here is how Baltimore Food Guide transforms daily service across different hospitality models:
Restaurants & Bistros
- Faster Table Turns: Diners scan table tents immediately; waitstaff take orders 5–8 minutes sooner.
- Instant 86'ing: Run out of the wagyu or fresh burrata? Toggle it "Sold Out" in 3 seconds from your phone.
- Seasonal Menu Swaps: Update farm-to-table wine pairings without reprinting cardstock.
Bars & Breweries
- Happy Hour Syndication: Broadcast $10 cocktail and $6 draft specials to the borough feed from 4–7 PM.
- Rotating Tap Lists: Tap a new IPA keg or natural orange wine? Update the digital draft list instantly.
- Patio & Standing Room: Guests browse drink options at outdoor picnic tables or while waiting at the bar.
Cafes & Bakeries
- Commuter Line Busting: Display QR decals at the entrance so morning commuters decide before reaching the register.
- Dietary Badging: Clearly flag Vegan, Gluten-Free, Halal, Kosher, or Oat Milk substitutes to prevent delays.
- Afternoon Lull Specials: Post a 2 PM "Pastry + Drip Coffee" combo to revive slow afternoon hours.
Food Trucks & Pop-Ups
- Location Agility: Parked near the waterfront today and a local market tomorrow? Update your spot instantly.
- Window Decal QR Codes: Large truck stickers let crowds scan from 10 feet away while waiting on the sidewalk.
- Zero Print Waste: No more throwing away hundreds of printed paper handouts when daily supplies sell out.
The 5 Core Pro Pillars
10-Minute Dynamic QR Code Menu
Set up your complete digital menu in under 10 minutes. Guests point their native phone camera at your custom table tent and instantly see a lightning-fast, mobile-optimized menu designed specifically for Baltimore diners.
Instant Price & "Sold Out" Toggles
Prices shift with inflation and wholesale market costs. With Pro, you never cross out numbers with a pen or pay printers $500 for a menu reprint. Adjust a price from your phone or flip the "Sold Out" switch the moment your kitchen runs out.
30-Second Daily Specials Launcher
Post your daily feature, Taco Tuesday deal, or Happy Hour special in 30 seconds. Your special is immediately broadcast on the high-traffic Baltimore Daily Deals page and highlighted on your neighborhood hub.
Printable Table Tent & Sticker Kit
No graphic designer required. Pro gives you an instant, high-resolution vector print tool. Generate 4x6" acrylic table inserts, counter display cards, and window decals with your restaurant logo, custom QR code, and table numbers ready for any local print shop or desktop printer.
0% Commission Direct Links
Link directly to your existing direct online ordering system (Toast, Square, ChowNow, BentoBox, or direct phone reservations). We charge 0% middleman commission. You keep 100% of every ticket, while saving your guests from third-party price markups.
Simple Pricing. 0% Commission.
No long-term contracts. No hidden transaction fees. Cancel anytime in 1 click.
Free Neighborhood Listing
Standard business directory entry in your Baltimore neighborhood guide.
- Basic neighborhood directory card
- Address, phone number & map pin
- No dynamic QR code mobile menu
- No 1-click price & sold out updater
- No daily specials syndication
- Standard ranking below Pro restaurants
Pro Restaurant Member
Everything you need to run a lightning-fast QR menu, broadcast specials, and dominate your neighborhood.
- 10-Minute Dynamic QR Code Menu with clean mobile UI
- 1-Click Price & "Sold Out" Toggles from any smartphone
- Unlimited Daily Specials & Happy Hour Launches
- Guaranteed Spot on Baltimore Daily Deals live feed
- Pinned #1 Placement in your neighborhood guide
- High-Res Printable Table Tent Kit (PDF & vector SVG)
- 0% Commission: direct Toast, Square, and phone links
- Verified Pro Badge & custom social media profile links
The ROI Math: One Single Table Covers Your Entire Month
The average Baltimore dining check is $55 to $85. Just one party of two discovering your restaurant through Baltimore Food Guide or ordering an additional round of happy hour drinks completely pays for your $29 monthly subscription. Everything else is pure profit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does setting up my QR menu really take?
Under 10 minutes. Once you log in, enter your menu categories (e.g. Starters, Mains, Cocktails, Desserts) and your items with prices. Your dynamic QR code is live immediately. You can also print acrylic table tents right from your browser.
Do my diners need to download an app or sign up?
Zero app downloads. Diners simply point their iPhone or Android camera at your QR table tent. It opens instantly as a responsive mobile web page in less than 1 second.
Can I link my existing ordering system (Toast, Square, ChowNow)?
Yes! In your restaurant profile, you can insert your direct online ordering URL or reservation link. When diners want to order delivery or book a table, they go directly to your preferred platform with 0% commission from us.
How do the Daily Deals and Happy Hour syndications work?
Pro members have an exclusive specials launcher in their dashboard. You can post a deal in 30 seconds (e.g. "$12 Burger + Beer Tuesday"). It instantly posts to the city-wide Baltimore Daily Deals feed, your neighborhood page, and your restaurant profile.
Is there a contract or cancellation fee?
None. Baltimore Food Guide is month-to-month. You can cancel with 1 click directly in your billing settings at any time without penalty.
Modernize Your Baltimore Food Service in 10 Minutes.
Join independent Baltimore restaurants, bars, bakeries, and food trucks saving on print costs and winning loyal local regulars.