Menu Card Holders Basics
Acquire menu card holders for your restaurant that can make an impact
A menu is a very important part of any food service business, and a menu holder can help you make sure said menu is accessible to every customer. Menu card holders can sit inside your restaurant, outside near the door or even several feet away to better catch foot traffic.Your restaurant card holder can be any number of sizes, and you can even have several varieties to serve different purposes. When looking at menu card holders, basics you are likely to see are:
1. Menu folders that protect menus from spills when they sit on the bar or on tables;
2. Frame-like menu card holders that are good for outdoor menu displays;
3. Menu card clip holders that are meant to grab the eye as soon as patrons sit down.
Look at menu folders you can distribute to patrons
You should put as much thought into choosing your menu folders as you do into choosing the logo for your business. Believe it or not, they play a big part in your customers' impressions of your establishment.
Try: If your business has a casual environment, go for basic plastic menu folders, like the ones you can order from Sam's West. They hold standard 8.5" by 11" sheets of paper and have black borders. Consider a padded menu folder if you want your business to appear more upscale. You can order these folders in linen or leatherette from Cleveland Menu Printing.
Check out large menu card holders appropriate for outdoor displays
Customers won't pick up your menu card folders unless you get them in the door of your establishment. That's where restaurant card holders that are visible from outside come into play. These holders are lockable cabinets you mount on the wall. It's easy to switch out your menu cards to change from breakfast to lunch to dinner.
Try: Displays2Go sells a metal and acrylic frame that is very simple to use. You just attach your menu cards to the inside of the door with the included poster clips. It accommodates menu cards up to 11" by 17". If you would rather have a wood frame or another type of custom look, the Access Display Group may have your ideal product. This company will design a frame based on your specifications.
Research menu holders you can leave on patron tables
The menu card clip holder is a great menu holder to leave on customer tables throughout the day. These holders are discreet and don't take up a lot of space. You can use them for smaller menus or for cards that promote your specials. Just make sure you print these items on card stock instead of traditional paper.
Try: The Menu Shoppe offers menu clips in a variety of heights, which lets you put them in a convenient spot on your dining tables. Order taller ones if you have several items on the table and you want your menus to stand out. Order shorter ones to maintain a classier look. If you want to go higher end with your menu clips, consider the ones Kitchen Supply Direct sells. They are manufactured from stylish and easy to clean stainless steel.
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