The menu is one of the first items most people look to when entering a restaurant. Consumers need to know what food and libations the restaurant offers.
What is a Menu Board?
Menu boards list food items and services of an establishment with text and images. They are made from various substrates (materials), including acrylic, fiberglass, and aluminum. They are an essential part of walk-up style restaurants.
Types of Menu Boards
Digital menu boards are TV-like displays with graphics and text describing menu items. These are a popular type of menu board because they are easy to update. They are typically used at the front counter of cafés and walk-up ordering restaurants. Digital menu boards also provide an opportunity to grab the guest’s attention with animations and videos.
Chalkboard menu boards are a slate inlay surrounded by a frame. They allow for quick and easy updates. These are popular in smaller businesses like cafés where the menu is limited to a few items. They also create a rustic and cozy feel.
Non-digital menu boards feature a non-moving, static list of items and images surrounded by a frame for mounting. These are ideal as they require no consistent maintenance or updates. They are best for locations where the menu doesn’t change often, or the restaurant doesn’t offer seasonal items.
Magnetic menu boards are a take on non-digital. They consist of several magnets arranged to make a list of menu items. These magnets have words and images which are arranged to spell out menu items. They are perfect for establishments who need to update the menu items often but don’t have the ability to install a digital board. Updates are as simple as taking one magnet off and replacing it with another.
A-frame signs are made of two panels attached at the top by a handle and hinge. The panels have clips to attach printed posters and graphics. These are commonly seen in front of small restaurants to drive foot traffic. They display specials and menu items in a mobile and portable way. They also come with chalkboard or whiteboard insets for simple hand-written updates.
Cabinet signs are lighted boxes which hold a printed menu or poster inside a lockable cabinet. This sign product allows owners to swap out the entire menu with the turn of a key. They are commonly seen outside the front doors of restaurants to display menus to passersby but are also used inside as an elegant way to display menus.
Benefits of Menu Boards
- Motivate guests to order specific items by making them look and sound appetizing.
- Give the establishment a professional and clean look.
- Provide guests detailed ingredient information.
- Make the menu easier to read than with paper menus.
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