Menu Card Holders

Find the right menu card holder that will compliment your style and fit your budget

Menu card holders are a great way to creatively display menus, daily specials and drink options. Often the first thing customers will really look at and study when entering a dining establishment is the menu, so it's important to display it well. With such a wide variety available, you can find something to match any decor and budget.

Menu card holders all have one thing in common, to hold a menu whether it be a single sheet or a menu folder. The most popular styles are metal menu card clip holders and framed menu holders. Another option is to use plastic frames for menus. When choosing menu holders it is important to keep the following in mind:

1. Decide what size menu card holder will best suit the menu.

2. Determine if the menu card holder needs to fit within a set theme.

3. Set a budget to narrow down what type of menu card holder will work best.

 

Choose your menu card holder based on the menu size

The size of the menu is going to play a large role in determining the size of your menu card holder. Select a heftier menu card holder if your menu is especially tall or wide.
Try: The Menu Shoppe offers an attractive framed option. A two-sided menu card can be slipped through the top or either side. Azar Int’l Inc. offers an option in clear acrylic that is simple and cost effective. This 8 1/2" x 11" design is functional and sold in bulk for additional discounts. For smaller menus, consider this metal clip menu holder option from Kegworks. This stainless steel menu holder is 2 1/2" x 2”.

Evaluate the overall decor or theme that you want to achieve with the menu holders

Whether going for sleek and stylish or simple and classic, let your menu card holders coordinate with the surroundings. Menu card suppliers have multiple options available for purchase.
Try: This fun option from Central Restaurant Products features a spiral base and comes in a choice of black or chrome. American Metalcraft, Inc. has several unique options including a black iron swirl stand with a menu insert option or a surface to do a handwritten menu. A great low profile option is this silver wire 3 1/2" x 2” holder at Instawares.

Keep your budget in mind when selecting menu holders

There are many budget-friendly options that look great but won't break the bank. Buying in bulk is one of the easiest ways to save money and still walk away with a great product.
Try: Twin Supply Inc. offers this stainless menu card clip holder in a lot of 60. This is also a good option if you're using menu card folders. A loop clip design is available at KaTom Restaurant Supply, Inc. This economical holder measures 2 1/2" high, and features a nickel plated round base. Don’t rule out a multi-menu card option offered by Displays2Go that costs a little more but allows you to display six different menu cards in one unit.

 

• When purchasing menu card holders, shop outside the box and keep in mind that you don't have to limit yourself to restaurant suppliers. Many different industries use signs to advertise and offer sign holders that work perfectly well as restaurant card holders.

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