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QR Meal Scanner

High-volume meal validation built for the real world

QR Meal Scanner: a staff member scans a participant's QR code on a phone and the scanner shows Meal Approved. 10,000+ transactions every month, 1,000,000+ transaction capacity per year.

Project Info

Client

A multi-location meal distribution operation

Scale

10,000+ transactions a month, built for 1M+ a year

Connectivity

Offline-first, syncs when the network returns

Key Features

  • Real-time eligibility checks
  • Duplicate redemption protection
  • Meal, menu and location rules
  • Offline queueing with automatic sync
  • Central transaction history and reporting
  • Integrates with existing systems

Scan. Validate. Move.

A QR meal scanning platform for locations where thousands of people need to be served quickly and accurately.

10,000+Transactions every month
1M+Transactions a year, by design

The Challenge

A few extra seconds per scan means long lines. Yet every scan has to answer several questions before a meal is approved: is the code valid, is this person eligible, has the meal already been used, is this the right location and meal period?

How It Works

QR Meal Scanner workflow: 1 Scan the QR code on an ID, badge or phone. 2 Validate eligibility, meal rules, location and duplicates. 3 Approve with an immediate confirmation. 4 Record and sync for history, reporting and multi-location access.

Keeps Working When the Internet Doesn't

Meal service can't stop because a location loses its connection. Scanners keep working offline, queue transactions securely, and sync automatically once the network is back.

Fits the Systems Already in Place

Nothing had to be replaced. The scanner stays fast and simple, while the organization's existing systems remain the source of truth for data and business rules.

“Whenever we need them, they pick up. The system has been rock solid for over two years, and our staff barely think about it anymore, which is exactly the point.”

Raj Mehta Raj MehtaVP of Operations, Corporate Hospitality Services

The Result

What looks like a simple scan is a system built for speed, reliability and scale across multiple locations. Sometimes the most valuable software isn't the one with the most screens. It's the one that quietly keeps thousands of people moving every day.

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