Short answer: QR alone is not the requirement; price reporting is.

According to Anadolu Agency, under the amendment published in Official Gazette no. 33044 on 11 October 2025, restaurants, cafes and similar venues that meet criteria set by the Ministry of Commerce will submit price-list information to the Ministry through an electronic system; the list may also be presented via QR code, and a printed list must be shown if a customer asks. A QR menu is a practical way to comply, but confirm whether your business is in scope using the official text or an adviser.

What Changed in the Price Tag Regulation?

The Price Tag Regulation, issued by Turkey's Ministry of Commerce, aims to give consumers easy access to prices before they buy. The amendment published on 11 October 2025 (Official Gazette no. 33044) introduced electronic price-filing and digital-access provisions for food and beverage businesses.

Per news reports, price information will be sent to the Ministry electronically and consumers will be able to view it online. Scope is limited to businesses meeting criteria set by the Ministry. Some industry sites mention QR codes being mandatory on tables and dates such as 1 January 2026; we could not confirm these in official sources.

Who Is Affected?

Business types named in news coverage (scope is determined by Ministry criteria):

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Restaurants
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Cafes & Patisseries
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Hotels
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Bars
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Fast Food
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Buffets & Casual Diners

What Happens in Case of Non-Compliance?

Violations of price-tag and price-list obligations can lead to administrative fines under Law No. 6502. Amounts are revalued every year; the 2026 amounts are in the notice published in Official Gazette no. 33116 on 23 December 2025.

Check the official notice for the current amount and the applicable provision for your situation. Inspections are carried out by the Ministry of Commerce and authorized units.

Sources

Last checked: 10 October 2026. Not legal advice; rely on the official text or an adviser for your situation.

Is a Printed Menu Still Needed?

According to news reports, a business must also show a printed price list if a consumer requests it. A QR menu therefore does not fully replace the printed list: it gives always-current digital access, while a printed copy should be kept ready on request.

In practice, many businesses use the QR menu as the main channel and keep an up-to-date printed copy to show on request.

How to Comply in 15 Minutes with YAEM

YAEM's setup process is exceptionally fast compared to competitors. The average restaurant owner can complete the following steps in 15 minutes:

1
Create a free account

no contract.

~ 2 min
2
Upload your menu

upload your existing PDF; AI automatically recognizes dishes, prices and categories.

~ 5 min
3
Generate photos with AI

no photographer needed. YAEM generates studio-quality images from dish descriptions.

~ 5 min
4
Download QR code and place on tables

ready in PDF or PNG format. Stick it on tables, windows, or the entrance.

~ 3 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is QR menu mandatory in 2026?
QR code is not named as a mandatory method on its own. The 11 October 2025 amendment (Official Gazette no. 33044) requires in-scope businesses to submit price-list information to the Ministry electronically and to provide consumers digital access; the list may also be presented via QR code. Confirm your scope with the official text.
Which businesses are subject to the QR menu requirement?
According to news reports, restaurants, eateries, cafes, patisseries and similar food and beverage businesses are covered to the extent that they meet criteria set by the Ministry of Commerce. For small businesses, scope depends on those criteria.
Are there fines for not meeting the price-list obligation?
Yes, administrative fines can apply under Law No. 6502. Amounts are updated every year; the 2026 amounts are in the notice published in Official Gazette no. 33116.
How long does it take to switch to QR menu with YAEM?
An average of 15 minutes is enough with YAEM. Upload your PDF menu, AI recognizes the dishes and automatically creates the digital menu. Then you can download your QR code and place it on tables. First month free.
Who enforces the Price Tag Regulation?
The enforcement of the Price Tag Regulation is supervised by the Ministry of Commerce and authorized municipal units. Routine inspections and complaint applications can initiate the sanctions process.

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