Digital Menu Boards for Restaurants: How to Choose Wall-Mounted Screens for Your Dining Room
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Digital Menu Boards for Restaurants: How to Choose Wall-Mounted Screens for Your Dining Room
Digital menu boards for restaurants: what to check in a wall-mounted screen, brightness, content management, trade terms and IKAR models to compare.
Quick answer
Digital menu boards for restaurants are wall-mounted screens that show your menu, prices and offers, and that you update through an online content management system instead of reprinting boards. The IKAR wall-mounted line uses 4K Android advertising displays that run 24/7, with remote publishing built in.
Key takeaways
- Why restaurant owners move menus onto screens: A printed menu board has to be reprinted and hung again whenever a price changes or a dish is dropped.
- What a restaurant menu screen must do every day: A menu screen is on for every hour you are open, so start with reliability.
- Choosing a wall-mounted size and orientation: Our wall-mounted digital signage can be installed in landscape or portrait, and the catalog sizes are 32, 43, 49, 55 and 65 inches.
- Touch or no touch for a menu board: A menu that guests only read does not need touch.
01Why restaurant owners move menus onto screens
A printed menu board has to be reprinted and hung again whenever a price changes or a dish is dropped. A screen with cloud content management is different: you edit the menu online and publish it remotely, so the board on the wall matches the menu in your kitchen.
The same system handles offers. Ad insertion lets you add a promotion to the playlist, and split-screen playback lets one display show a menu and an offer together. Because the screens support scheduled power on and off, they can switch on and off with your opening hours.
Back to contents ↑02What a restaurant menu screen must do every day
A menu screen is on for every hour you are open, so start with reliability. These displays are built for 24/7 operation and are plug and play. The body is all-steel, vandal-resistant and anti-theft, and the modular design is made for easy maintenance.
Next, check brightness. Catalog brightness runs from 350 to 700 cd/m2, so you can match the screen to your room. The catalog also lists memory of 2, 4 or 8 GB RAM and storage of 32, 64 or 128 GB. Then check the software, because that is what you use every day. Content management is built in, and remote power on and off means you do not need to walk to each wall to start or stop the screens.
Back to contents ↑A wall-mounted Android screen with brightness matched to your room, built-in remote content management and 24/7 operation fits a restaurant menu, and a single set can be ordered to test.
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03Choosing a wall-mounted size and orientation
Our wall-mounted digital signage can be installed in landscape or portrait, and the catalog sizes are 32, 43, 49, 55 and 65 inches. Choose the orientation that matches your menu layout and the wall space behind your counter. If a wall is not available, floor-standing models are part of the same family.
You can see the whole range on our wall-mounted digital signage category page.
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04How to read the specs for a restaurant
| What you need | What to check | What IKAR lists |
|---|---|---|
| Readable in your room | Brightness in cd/m2 | 350-700 cd/m2 across the line |
| Open all day | Rated for continuous use | 24/7 operation, plug and play |
| Menu changes without a visit | Remote content management | Built-in CMS with scheduling and split screen |
| Fits your wall | Size and orientation | Landscape or portrait; 32, 43, 49, 55 and 65 inches |
| Memory and storage | RAM and storage options | RAM 2, 4 or 8 GB; storage 32, 64 or 128 GB |
| Touch or no touch | Touch type for your use | No touch, infrared 10-point, capacitive 10 or 20-point |
| Your brand on screen | Custom boot screen and logo | Available on OEM orders |
What the factory gives you
- Minimum order: 1 Set
- Lead time 7-9 days, 1 year warranty
- EXW, FOB, CIF or DDP; payment by T/T
- OEM logo, packaging and software on request
What to confirm before you pay
- The exact model, board and memory on the written quote
- The Incoterm and who pays freight, duty and VAT
- Certificate numbers, checked with each issuer
- Packing and carton sizes for your freight quote
05Touch or no touch for a menu board
A menu that guests only read does not need touch. Screens can be ordered with no touch, infrared touch (10-point) or capacitive touch (10 or 20-point). Optional self-service modules are also available: facial recognition, card swiping, thermal printing and cameras.
The same family includes floor-standing models, and floor-standing models with infrared touch are 43-65 inch. There is also a rotating mobile kiosk on casters for exhibitions, pop-up stores and events. If you run a pop-up counter beside your main restaurant, ask about that kiosk.
Back to contents ↑06Checklist before you order
- Measure the wall and the distance from the queue to the screen.
- Choose landscape or portrait for each position.
- Decide how many screens each counter needs.
- Match brightness to window light and ceiling lights.
- Decide between no touch, infrared touch and capacitive touch.
- Decide who in your team will edit and publish the menu.
- Ask for your logo on the boot screen if you want a branded start-up.
- Confirm the Incoterm and freight cost on the written quote.
- Get the model, memory and storage written on the quote.
07Price, trade terms and who makes the screens
Prices for this line are quoted per order. The options that shape a quote are: size, panel, chipset, memory, branding, packaging and software. See the wall-mounted digital signage range for the line.
The minimum order is 1 set and the lead time is 7-9 days. Payment is T/T, and we quote EXW, FOB, CIF or DDP. Goods ship by express courier, air freight or sea freight, with a 1-year warranty. For OEM orders, a custom boot screen and shell logo can carry your restaurant name on start-up. Custom solutions are available on request: branding/logo, packaging, software configuration, and size, panel, chipset and memory options.
IKAR is a factory in Guangdong, and our quality management system holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (Certification Europe (Hong Kong), cert. no. 10151085Q, valid to 2029-04-17). Its scope includes digital signage and commercial display terminals, from R&D to assembly and sales.
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How an order runs at IKAR
- Choose the modelPick the size and configuration on the product pages.
- Get a written quoteOn EXW, FOB, CIF or DDP terms.
- Pay by T/TPayment terms: T/T.
- ProductionLead time 7-9 days.
- ShippingBy express, air or sea freight.
- After-sales1 year warranty from the factory team.
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08FAQ: digital menu boards for restaurants
What are digital menu boards for restaurants?
Digital menu boards for restaurants are screens that replace printed menu boards. They show your dishes, prices and offers, and the owner updates them through content management software instead of reprinting. These displays run 24/7, have built-in cloud content management, and support scheduled power on and off, so the screens follow your opening hours.
How bright should a restaurant menu screen be?
Choose by the light in the room. Catalog brightness runs from 350 to 700 cd/m2. A dim dining room needs a lower figure than a counter facing a sunny window. Check the window position, the ceiling lights and the viewing distance before you pick a model.
Can I change my menu from another location?
Yes. Built-in content management allows remote publishing. It supports split-screen playback, scheduled power on and off, ad insertion and remote power on and off. One owner or manager can publish a new menu or offer to the screens without standing at each one.
Do I need a touch screen for a menu board?
Not for a menu that guests only read. The screens are available with no touch, infrared touch or capacitive touch, Optional modules are also available: facial recognition, card swiping, thermal printing and cameras. If guests only read the menu, no touch is enough.
What is the minimum order and delivery time?
The minimum order is 1 set, so you can test one screen before ordering for every wall. Lead time is 7-9 days. Payment is T/T, and we quote EXW, FOB, CIF or DDP. Goods ship by express courier, air freight or sea freight, and the warranty is 1 year. Custom logo and packaging are available on request.
Talk to the IKAR factory team
Contact IKAR: WhatsApp +86 188 2465 6358, email Admin@xyc-ltd.com.
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