Review Request Card Template
A review request card is a physical or digital card left with a customer at the point of completion — on the table at a restaurant, tucked into a retail bag, left by a tradesperson after a job, or handed to a patient at checkout. It contains a short, direct ask and a QR code linking to your Google (or other platform) review page. Done well, a card is the highest-converting in-person review request method because it removes all friction: the customer reads it immediately, QR code is right there, and there's no delay between the good experience and the ask.
THE TEMPLATE
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Copy, customize, and use it as-is — or make it your own.
Front of card:
Loved your experience?
Leave us a quick Google review 🙏
[QR CODE]
[BUSINESS NAME]
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Back of card:
Your review helps [small businesses like ours / other customers find us / our team keep doing what we love].
It only takes 30 seconds — scan the code above.
Thank you! — [YOUR NAME or TEAM]
TEMPLATE VARIATIONS
More Ways to Use It
Same structure, different tone. Pick the one that fits the situation.
Version 1 — Restaurant table card
Front: "Enjoyed your meal? We'd love a Google review!" + QR code + logo.
Back: "[Restaurant Name] is a family-run restaurant. Your review means the world to us and helps other food lovers find us. Scan above — thank you!"
Version 2 — Tradesperson job card (leave-behind)
Front: "Happy with the work? Leave us a quick Google review." + QR code + business name + phone.
Back: "[Business Name] — [trade type]. A quick review helps local homeowners find trusted tradespeople. It takes 30 seconds. Thank you for choosing us!"
Version 3 — Retail bag insert
Front: "Love your new [product]? Share the love!" + QR code + logo.
Back: "Leave a review and help other shoppers discover [brand name]. We're a small team and reviews make a huge difference — thank you!"
WHEN TO USE
Design cards using your brand colours and font, print as business card or postcard size, and distribute at the highest-satisfaction moment: with the bill at a restaurant, with a completed job, in the bag at retail checkout, or at patient checkout. Always link the QR code directly to your Google Business Profile review page (not your homepage). Generate a short link so the QR code isn't too dense to scan.
CUSTOMIZATION TIPS
The QR code must link directly to the Google review submission page, not just your Business Profile listing. Use the short review URL from your Business Profile dashboard. Test the QR code on multiple phone models before printing in bulk.
Keep card text to a maximum of 25 words on each side — anything longer won't be read. The job of the card is to get the QR code scanned, not to explain the value of reviews.
A handwritten personal touch (the owner's first name, a brief thank-you line) on physical cards consistently outperforms fully printed ones for independent businesses.
For restaurants: cards left on the table with the bill outperform cards given at a separate moment. The bill moment is when the meal is still fresh and the customer is reflecting on the experience.
What size should a review request card be?
Business card size (3.5" × 2") is most common and lowest cost to print. Postcard size (4" × 6") gives more room for text and a larger QR code but is more expensive. For restaurants, A5 tent cards work well on tables. For tradespeople, business card with the QR code on the back is easiest to carry and distribute.
How do I create the Google review QR code?
In your Google Business Profile dashboard, go to "Get more reviews" — Google provides a short URL you can copy. Paste it into any QR code generator (QR Code Monkey, Canva, or the FeedbackRobot QR Generator) to create a scannable code. Test it before printing.
Is it against Google's rules to hand out review request cards?
No — Google permits asking customers for reviews verbally and via printed materials, provided you don't offer incentives (discounts, free items) in exchange for a review. Cards are a permitted solicitation method. What's not permitted: selectively asking only happy customers, paying for reviews, or any incentive tied to the review itself.
