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Multi-Currency Menu Pricing for Lebanese Restaurants
How Lebanese restaurants handle LBP, USD, and fresh dollar pricing on menus amid the economic crisis.
## Lebanon's Pricing Reality
Since the economic crisis beginning in 2019, Lebanese restaurants face a unique pricing challenge. The Lebanese Pound has devalued dramatically, and restaurants commonly price in:
- **USD** — for stability, especially in tourist areas
- **"Fresh dollars"** — cash USD at a different rate than bank USD
- **LBP at market rate** — constantly changing
## Menu Implications
Printed menus became impractical when prices changed weekly or even daily. Many restaurants stopped printing altogether and switched to WhatsApp photos or chalkboards. Digital menus are the practical solution — update prices in seconds without any printing cost.
## Qaima's Multi-Currency Support
Qaima supports dual-currency display, allowing Lebanese restaurants to show prices in both USD and LBP. The operator updates a single exchange rate, and all LBP prices recalculate automatically.