Statement re Sun News Article
Wetherspoon clarifies chairman's comments about QR code ordering were joking, not a policy change.
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In a Sun newspaper article ("Wetherspoons boss slams rise of QR codes to order food and drinks as it stops banter at the bar, 7 April"), it was stated that Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin, "bemoaned the rise of QR codes" and that "he may even decide to call time on the use of technology in the future."
In fact, in response to a customer letter in Wetherspoon News, which criticised the use of the "app" (in effect, the QR code), Mr Martin joked that he agreed with the customer since app users are unable to "[shoot] the breeze with the bar team…impressing them with … witty observations".
The Sun story has no basis in fact and has, unfortunately, created anxiety among dedicated app-users. Mr Martin has made it clear that the app is here to stay.
Mr Martin said:
"The journalist undoubtedly had a rush of blood to the head and struggled to understand my deft sense of humour. The app is very popular and Wetherspoon never had any intention of curbing its use."
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