# How I Built a QR Menu App “Tixy” After Working in Hotels, And Why It’s Funding My Wedding

## **#Who I Am**

**My name is Hossam, and I’m not your typical SaaS founder.  
I spent two years working in hotels in Egypt, not as a CTO, but as a bellman, receptionist, and maintenance guy. I learned everything about how hotels run from the inside. And I saw how broken and outdated the hospitality tech really is.**

## **#The Problem**

### **Every time a guest asked for an English or any other Language (Japanese, Spanish, French,….) menu, or a restaurant printed 30 copies after a price change, I thought:  
*“There has to be a better way.”***

**Most places used WhatsApp images as menus or clunky PDFs. No control. No analytics. No guest experience.**

## **#The Idea**

**That’s when I started building Tixy QRMenu:  
A smart, contactless QR menu and reservation system for restaurants and hotels.**

* **Guests scan a fixed QR code (no app needed)**
    
* **It auto-detects their phone language and shows the menu accordingly**
    
* **Owners can control prices, schedule discounts, and manage tables, all from a clean dashboard**
    
* **Works in 10+ languages and across all browsers**
    

## **#The Stack**

**I built the app solo using:**

* **Frontend: NextJS, React, Tailwind, DaisyUI**
    
* **Backend: Supabase (for auth and DB)**
    
* **Other tools: Kashier (for payments)**
    

## **#The Challenge**

I had zero funding, limited resources, and big responsibilities.  
Why? Because I’m also **getting married soon**❤️  
I’m building a startup **and a future family at the same time**. It’s not easy, but that’s why I’ve launched a **GoFundMe** to raise $10k for marketing, server costs, and the wedding itself.

## **#The Mission**

> *Tixy QRMenu isn’t just another QR menu app. It’s a startup that reflects:*

* **The hustle of real people working in hospitality**
    
* **The power of building with no excuses**
    
* **The belief that tech should simplify, not complicate**
    

## **#Try it / Support it**

* **You can try it here:** [**https://tixymenu.com**](https://tixymenu.com/)
    
* **Or support the mission here ❤️:** [**\[GoFundMe Link\]**](https://gofund.me/47e04ac5)
    

**I’m open to feedback, partnerships, angel investors, or just encouragement 🙏  
Let’s build something simple, global, and meaningful.**

## **#Author Bio**

**Hossam Omar —** Founder of Tixy QRMenu. Builder of software and relationships. Based in Egypt.  
Find me on X.com:[https://x.com/tabtixofficial](https://x.com/tabtixofficial) — or check out [https://tixymenu.com](https://tixymenu.com/)